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In Collaboration with the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Associate is responsible for generating & increasing interest & enrollment for the Riverview School. This role will manage key aspects of the Admissions process & travel to promote & market the Riverview School. Essential Job Functions: Prospecting & marketing ?Promotion Ability to passionately communicate Riverview?s mission & the life-changing affect that it can have on students & their families. Relationship building with prospective families & referring professionals ? Q&A, information gathering Quantifiable growth of qualified admissions & referral sources Admissions process steps ? Onsite visit, criteria for fit at the school, final decision, student/family interaction. Maintain relationships & problem solving of any & all issues Additional Functions/Responsibilities: Identify & nurture potential new sources of applicants, further cultivate & grow existing relationships Audit current marketing materials, processes, & recruitment process to identify & collaborate on areas of improvement. Student Recruitment: Implement student recruitment strategies & programs, responsible for recruiting activities & follow-ups. Visit & participate at high schools, conferences, workshop, etc. Provides information, facilitates campus visits, in collaboration with staff, conducts & supervises campus tours Evaluate the profile of students & collect necessary information from referring professionals & service providers. Ensure all information on visiting & accepted students obtained during the admissions process is accurate, up to date & readily available via the admissions database Manage the prospective student?s initial admissions process for all Riverview programs to provide support & ease anxiety over the transition. Provide insight to Admissions Committee prior to acceptance of prospective students to facilitate the final decision on acceptance. Act as liaison during Opening Weekends to greet new students & families (summer & fall programs) Conduct virtual & in-person information sessions for prospective families & professionals providing answers to questions & any required follow up. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Demonstrates an understanding of learning disabilities & willingness to learn the integrated curriculum, & middle, secondary, & transition programs offered at Riverview School. Preferred experience working in an admissions office or have a certification in Moderate Special Needs / experience working with adolescents with learning disabilities is preferred. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, sales, communication, technology & writing skills. Proven track record of increase of qualified leads & referral sources The ability to research targeted marketing opportunities within identified geographies. Exhibits comfort & competence with public speaking/presenting the school & its programs. Travel plays an integral role in this position. Ideal candidate will undertake frequent travel primarily in the Northeast region but will include nationwide & international destinations, including multi -day or weekly overnight marketing trips. Occasionally will entail nights/ weekends. Participate in orientation training weeks prior to the opening of school, in addition to the weekly in-service training program throughout the school year (minimum of 24 hours of in-service training). All admissions associates must exercise efficiently & effectively: Time management & organizational skills Communication & interpersonal skills Flexibility to assist other departments, as needed This position requires the following: Valid Driver?s license Valid Passport for international travel Documentation of a negative TB test Participation in Universal Precaution & OSHA Guidance Training Suitable background check results (including CORI, SORI, DCF, Child Welfare, & fingerprinting) Current C.P.R. & First id