Assistant Director of Admissions      

Job Title: Assistant Director of Admissions 

Position Title:  Assistant Director of Admissions (Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School)

Report to:  Director of Enrollment Management

Receive Guidance From: Director of Enrollment Management

Collaborate Closely With: Admissions staff,  Lower and Middle Division Heads                                 

The Assistant Director of Admissions will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interactions with applicants, families and the ULS community.  Specifically, it is the Assistant Director of Admission responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions. The Assistant Director of Admissions will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Innovative Admissions and Strategic Marketing

• Develop and implement effective admission and recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with administrative offices to align efforts with institutional goals.
• Plan and execute engaging admissions events such as open houses and shadow days.
• Leverage data analysis to refine recruitment strategies and report key metrics.
• Drive external branding efforts and manage print and digital marketing initiatives.

Community Engagement and Support

• Conduct tours, interviews, and communication with prospective families via email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
• Represent the school at events and foster relationships with feeder schools.
• Serve as a resource for families, guiding them through admissions and transition processes.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in education or an equivalent field
• Enthusiasm for representing a school and developing relationships with families and students through the admission process
• A desire to provide excellent customer service by phone, email, and in person on campus visits
• A growth mindset about learning the business of admissions and an eagerness to work toward professional goals and development
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and family-centered environment
• Ability to connect with families and students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker
• Enthusiasm for continued professional development in the enrollment world
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school
• A dedication to organizational skills, the team concept, and a positive attitude

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

12 month employee/ 7:45 am- 4:30 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Liggett is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.   It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at Liggett including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Contact Person

University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Assistant Director of Admissions beginning July 1, 2025. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Victoria Jones, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com.         

University Liggett School Assistant Director of Admissions Opportunity Statement: https://bit.ly/4gElxZy

About University Liggett School

The oldest independent co-educational day school in Michigan, University Liggett School is among the preeminent PreK-12 institutions in the Midwest. Enrolling more than 600 students, University Liggett School offers a rigorous and innovative academic framework that allows students in every grade to find their passion and explore it in depth while developing creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and adaptability. This guiding philosophy is supported by a rich array of co-curricular programs and empowers students to drive their own academic experience, preparing graduates to flourish at some of the strongest colleges and universities in the country. Concentrated class sizes and challenging academics shape students, giving them a keen sense of self while simultaneously fostering lifelong appreciation for and an understanding of learning. The mission of University Liggett School is to empower students to develop intellectual curiosity, leadership and confidence to contribute to a complex and changing world. We challenge students to excel and to achieve their highest potential. We create opportunities for discovery and achievement by developing a faculty who foster the strengths o...f each student through the Curriculum for Understanding. We teach and practice the values of respect and responsibility in an emotionally and physically safe environment.

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