OVERVIEW Taft School seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Admissions for an August 2026 start date in Watertown, Connecticut. This role supports the admission and enrollment process for prospective students and families while contributing to a thoughtful, equitable, and mission-driven admissions process. The position is part of a lively, collegial, and dedicated school team and includes responsibilities related to outreach, management, and admissions operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Contributing to the admission and enrollment process for prospective students and families – Managing assigned admission territories – Conducting outreach activities – Interviewing prospective students and families – Reviewing applications as part of the admissions process – Communicating with families throughout the process – Supporting recruitment initiatives – Participating in admissions operations activities – Assisting with data systems management – Participating in residential school community life – Contributing to a thoughtful, equitable, and mission-driven admissions process REQUIREMENTS – Deep understanding of domestic independent school markets – Deep understanding of international independent school markets – Ability to support territory management responsibilities – Ability to contribute to admissions operations and data systems management – Ability to work collaboratively within a collegial school environment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in helping families navigate the admissions process and connect with the school community. By contributing to recruitment, outreach, and application review, the assistant supports enrollment goals and helps maintain a mission-driven approach to admission and management. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight experience with admissions, enrollment, or school outreach activities. – Demonstrate familiarity with territory management and family communication. – Include examples of contributing to collaborative teams or community-focused environments. – Emphasize experience with data systems management or admissions operations when applicable. – Show understanding of both domestic and international school markets. – Tailor application materials to reflect alignment with a mission-driven admissions process.