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Position Overview
The Director of Admissions and Administration at Alexander Muss High School is responsible for the strategic direction, administration and operational management of the admissions processes and departmental management for a world-class study abroad program.
The role requires a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, administrative and management experience, analytic and strategic thinker.
The director of Admissions and Administration will collaborate closely with the Leadership team across two continents, the recruitment team in America and will report to the Associate Head of School.
The position is based out of our Rockville Centre, Long Island office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the school's mission, vision, and goals.
- Lead and manage the admissions team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. (This includes supervising account manager/registrar, junior finance/bursar, interviewer(s)).
- Cultivate relationships with feeder schools, educational consultants/guidance counselors, and other key stakeholders to support recruitment efforts.
- Oversee the entire admissions process, from deposit to enrollment and departure to Israel, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for prospective students and their families.
- Review and evaluate student applications, supervise interviewer(s), and make admissions decisions in accordance with the school's criteria.
- Manage the admissions process and incorporate the Salesforce database, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of student information.
- Communicate effectively with prospective students and their families, providing information, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
- Prepare regular reports on admissions metrics for the school administration and board of directors.
- Serve as a liaison to other administrative departments and collaborate with the relevant professional staff.
- Work closely with Marketing with regards to any material and information sent to students and their families
- Manage all travel information and operation for the students, including working with vendors and senior management
- Any further duties assigned from your supervisor, which may not be listed above
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in office management (preferably with school admissions, administration, or a related field).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and listening
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in admissions software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong technology, database and CRM skills
- Billing and accounting experience preferred.
- Moderate travel and availability for evenings and weekends on as needed basis
- Candidates must have a valid US driver's license, access to a car and personal credit card to use for travel (documented expenses are reimbursed per company policy)
Perks:
- Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
- 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
- Flexible expense reimbursement for mileage and donor meetings
- Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
- Parental Leave policy
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability
- 403(b) with generous 10.5% employer contribution
- Opportunities to travel to Israel
Compensation:
$70,000-$90,000
Pay Type:
Salaried
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO
Jewish National Fund strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across Israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Its work is divided into seven program areas: Forestry & Green Innovations, Water Solutions, Community Building, Zionist Education & Advocacy, Research & Development, Heritage Sites, and Disabilities & Special Needs.
SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:
• Planted more than 250 million trees
• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams
• Developed over 250,000 acres of land
• Created more than 2,000 parks
• Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities
• Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage
Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.
Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.
OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS
A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.
OUR CULTURE
We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!
OUR CORE VALUES
Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.
Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.
Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.
Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.
B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.