Part-Time Admissions Associate

Buffalo Seminary is an independent day and boarding high school for college-bound girls. Founded in 1851, SEM is located in the historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, New York and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Our five student and faculty residences are renovated historic homes adjacent to our school building. At SEM, girls are united in their ambition for a superb and challenging education and find a comprehensive program that prepares them well for both college and lifelong endeavors.

SEM is a school committed to educating college-bound girls from diverse backgrounds in a vigorous and participatory environment that emphasizes development of character, intellectual independence, creativity, service, and leadership for life. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The Admissions Associate is responsible for representing SEM to prospective students and families, providing excellent customer service and guidance throughout the admissions and enrollment cycles. Reporting directly to the Director of Enrollment Management and working closely with the entire Admissions and Marketing team, this position will be part-time.

Essential Duties including the following:

Manage and serve as the main point-person for the software that supports the office, including Finalsite Enrollment and Google Calendar, with quick and accurate data entry. Conduct frequent reporting within Finalsite Enrollment. Manage the processing of application materials and records within Finalsite Enrollment on a daily basis.

Work closely with the Director to brainstorm, plan, and execute various strategies as it relates to recruitment of students in all markets.

Lead logistical planning for admissions events, including Open Houses, Visit Mornings, etc. in collaboration with the Director and the team.

Counsel prospective students and parents by leading tours, through phone conversations, and via email.

Oversee the Red Key Society, SEM’s student ambassador group, and help train ambassadors for campus tours/events.

Monday – Friday work schedule with occasional evening or weekend event commitment.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; flexibility regarding responsibilities.

Enthusiasm for a fast-paced, high-energy and collaborative work environment

Positive attitude with attention to detail and accuracy

Technology fluency and intuition as it relates to data within software systems and databases

Eagerness to learn new systems and strong data skills

Bachelors Degree Required

Contact : Carrie Auwarter, Director of Enrollment Management

Buffalo Seminary is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Interested candidates who reside in and are eligible to work in the USA should submit a cover letter with resume and 3 references  to Ann More, Assistant to the Head of School, at 205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo NY 14222, or via email at . Please include position for which you are applying in the subject line.  Application deadline:  Friday, June 28, 2024.

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