Assistant Director, Lower School Admissions

Role overview

Trinity School, a co-educational K-12 school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions for Grades K-4, with a start date of July 1, 2026. The selected candidate will support the Director in managing all parts of the lower school admissions process.

What you'll do

• Help lead admissions activities for Grades K-4 and support the Director throughout the process.
• Interview parents applying for kindergarten.
• Assist with interviews for applicants in Grades 1-4.
• Support child assessments and school tours when needed.
• Carry out child observations at preschools when required.
• Plan and help run weekend in-house play sessions.
• Oversee the applicant survey workflow, including sending surveys, tracking responses, analyzing results, and preparing reports.
• Help with statistical reporting for the admissions team.
• Participate as a member of the Admissions Committee.
• Recruit and train parent volunteers for seasonal event support.
• Support volunteer parent tour guides and work with the Director and parent coordinator on the program.
• Help organize, manage, and attend admissions events and meetings.
• Represent Trinity at school fairs and other in-person or virtual outreach events, including occasional weekend appearances.
• Update and maintain Lower School admissions content on the school website.
• Assist with clerical tasks and other day-to-day needs as required.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

What the school is looking for

Applicants should ideally have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related area. Prior experience in education or admissions is preferred. The role calls for a highly professional, discreet, upbeat, and approachable person with excellent communication skills, strong judgment, and the ability to work well with others.

Additional expectations

The school is seeking someone who is organized, detail-focused, flexible, and willing to contribute wherever needed. Candidates should be comfortable using technology and common productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and should demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the school’s mission.

About the candidate profile

Successful candidates will be dependable, responsible, warm, personable, and able to appreciate the need for flexibility when working with young children.

Equal opportunity statement

Trinity School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who will contribute to the diversity of the school community. The school is also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and encourages all community members to support that effort.

Application requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their readiness for the role.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000, depending on experience.