Bard Early College NetworkDirector of Admissions (Bard High School Early College- new NYC- area campus)Apply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/141045 About the Bard Early Colleges Bard Early Colleges (https://bhsec.bard.edu/) are founded on the belief that many high school–age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education. Bard Early Colleges act on this belief by providing younger scholars with a tuition-free, credit-bearing college course of study in the liberal arts and sciences following the 9th and 10th grades. Students are taught by college faculty and have the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma. Bard Early Colleges begin preparing students for college work as early as the 9th grade and offer ongoing guidance and academic support. Now in its third decade, the Bard Early College network serves over 3,000 students in campuses in The Bronx, Lower Manhattan, Queens, and Hudson, New York; Newark, New Jersey; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2003, Bard College has awarded more than 3,000 A.A. degrees to its early college students. The new Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) campus, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education (NYDOE), invites applications for an Admissions Director to join our staff sometime in 2024 (flexible start date, depending on when our new campus opens its doors!) Position Duties The Admissions Director will support all aspects of the outreach and student recruitment at our new NYC-area BHSEC campus. They will be responsible for recruitment campaigns, outreach and strategies, coordination of admission sessions, facilitating student registration and maintaining applicant data and ongoing communications that insightfully engage all eligible students and their families. The successful candidate will keep new families engaged with students’ needs and progress while acting as a liaison; fostering connections to senior support staff and administration. The Director will report to the Principal of the new campus and also to members of the Bard Early College Network leadership team. The Director’s duties will include the following: + Conduct outreach to students, families, schools, and youth-serving organizations, via high school fairs, schools visits, social media and other modes + Plan and manage admissions events, such as open houses, new student orientations, summer bridge programming, and the school’s assessment, ensuring that the school meets its set-aside target of 73% of offers to students who qualify for free lunch + Serve as liaison to middle schools, non-profit, community- and faith-based organizations + Review admissions applications and assessments + Coordinate with staff and faculty at the school to help process and grade assessments + Recruit and train a group of student ambassadors to help with the admissions process + Manage student enrollment data + Become well-acquainted with, and help to inform the NYCDOE application process + Represent strategic priorities as needed to key organizational partners, including foundations and policy makers + Support other aspects of school planning as needed Location: Our new Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) in New York City (exact campus location TBD) Start Date: Sometime in 2024 (start date is flexible) Duration: Full-time, ongoing Compensation: $70,000 to $75,000 Benefits Overview: We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/. Qualifications + B.A. (required) + Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills, be team players, and enjoy working with adolescents and families in a progressive educational environment. The position requires strong written and oral communication skills + The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study + The ideal candidate will understand cultural difference and purposefully help to uplift ideas from and communication with and recruitment of underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education + Familiarity with the education landscape in New York City (preferred) + Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic office software + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills + Prior experience working with students and families Application Instructions Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges. Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: http://apply.interfolio.com/141045. Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents: + a letter of interest + resume + a list of 3 references, including their contact information Questions Inquiries about the position should be directed to Olga Ramos, [email protected] . Please include, within the subject line of your email inquiry, the following: "Director of Admissions: New York Areas Campus" Review of applications to begin immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities. AA/EOE