Cincinnati Country Day School seeks an admission counselor who will be responsible for the full enrollment and retention process for all pre-primary programs (Early Childhood age 5). An additional primary responsibility is the facilitation of a financial aid awarding and management system. Country Day is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence and to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. CCDS pays competitively and provides an excellent benefits position is full-time 40 hours per week over 12 months from July 1 to June 30. Some evening and weekend work is with other admission personnel to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the admission processCoordinate campus visits and lead tours for prospective familiesAdminister and manage admission evaluations/observations for prospective students Manage communication with familiesOrganize and execute admission eventsServe as the office liaison to pre-primary section of the Lower SchoolBe an active and engaged member of the Lower School student faculty and parent community including staff meetings HOUSE program the processing and allocation of financial aid awarding to all families in kindergarten grade 12Assist the director of enrollment management (DOEM) with the coordination and implementation of community programsOther duties as assigned by DOEMQualificationsBachelors degree required experience in an independent private school or college setting is preferredProfessional experience working with young children beginning at 18 months through age 5 and their familiesStrong communication (oral and written) and customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracy in data entryAbility to establish and maintain positive professional and cooperative working relationships with faculty staff parents and the school communityAbility to exercise discretion confidentiality and initiativeProgram development and event planning experienceProficient in Microsoft Office and database management specifically student information systemsFamiliarity with systems and databases specifically related to financial aid managementSome evening and weekend hours are expected throughout the recruitment seasonTo ApplySubmit resume cover letter and references (at least one from a school administrator or supervisor) to Aaron B. Kellenberger director of enrollment management via email at To learn more about Country Day visit Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed sex gender identity sexual orientation disability age (40 or over) national origin ancestry or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies admission decisions tuition aid programs employment practices and benefits athletics or other school-administered programs.
Admission Counselor
