Assistant Director of Lower School Admission

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

The Admission Office of St. Stephens and St. Agnes School seeks a part-time 10 month Assistant Director of Admission to join its team on the Lower School campus. This position will focus primarily on admission for Grades 1-5 while also supporting the Director of Admission with primary years admission event management and processing applications and associated paperwork. The Assistant Director will work most closely with the Director of Lower School Admission and the Lower School Admission office plus with the Director of Enrollment Management and the larger admission team across all three campuses.

The Successful Candidate - We are looking for a motivated professional who embodies the following qualities:

  • Strong interpersonal skills: warmth empathy and a high level of discretion; is a compelling and authentic storyteller and easily connects with families and colleagues
  • Collaborative team player who also works well unsupervised takes initiative welcomes and provides feedback willing to do what needs to be done and is flexible
  • Intelligent with a growth mindset ready to learn about independent schools admission and financial assistance the Lower School program and the Saints culture
  • Experience in a goals-driven atmosphere has demonstrated exceptional customer service is competitive and driven
  • Has strong written and interpersonal communication skills balanced with warmth professionalism and accuracy; rigorous attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

  • Grade 1-5 interviews with parents and all necessary follow up
  • Provide exceptional customer service and experience
  • Meet or exceed all new student enrollment targets for Grades 1-5
  • Assist Director of Lower School Admission with outreach efforts to preschools and feeder schools
  • Process documents needed for all Lower School applications
  • Provide professional and warm communication to parents and children
  • Coordinate shadow days for rising 1st-5th grade applicants including assessments
  • On-campus event management
  • Off-campus event attendance
  • Develop 1st-5th grade yield plan
  • Develop with Director of Lower School Admission spring transition/orientation/buddy programs
  • Assemble and mail information packets and invitations
  • Liaise regarding 5th grade retention into Middle School
  • Attend and assist with ES-5th admission assessments
  • Provide tours of campus
  • Greet and settle guests as needed

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree
  • Experience in a highly-driven goal-oriented office environment
  • Independent school experience as a parent student or employee
  • Evidence of exceptional customer service
  • Ability to tour climb stairs lift packages and supplies

Terms & Schedule

  • Start Date: Late August 2026
  • Weekly Schedule: Mon Wed Thu Fri: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
  • Note : Occasional compensated evening and weekend work is required for special events .

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at

more information about St. Stephens and St. Agnes School we invite you to visit our website at

Required Experience:

Director

Posted 2026-05-08

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