Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to Chief External Affairs Officer

Kent Place School seeks a warm, highly organized, and proactive Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer to join a collaborative five-person enrollment team.

This full-time, 12-month, in-person position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective families, manages department databases and daily operations, coordinates admission events, and provides high-level administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Operations: Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families; manage departmental communications, budgets, schedules, application files, and office supplies.


• Event Management: Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and visitor check-ins for all open houses, preview days, tours, and recruitment events (including occasional evenings/weekends).


• Data & Financial Aid Support: Maintain database integrity, produce benchmarking reports, track applicants through the enrollment funnel, and assist families with financial aid processes and contracts.


• Administrative Operations: Manage calendar, scheduling, and travel logistics for the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer across multiple school institutes.


• Community Engagement: Actively participate in school life, upholding Kent Place's mission and commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Key Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in enrollment, admissions, financial aid, or communications in an educational/nonprofit setting.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in database management and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Gemini). Experience with independent school systems (e.g., Clarity) is a plus.


• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, written, and phone skills; ability to engage warmly with diverse families, children, and staff.


• Organization: Exceptional project management, detail orientation, and ability to handle multiple deadlines.


• The full job description can be found here.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.