Title: Interim Admissions Manager
Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 830am to 430pm, 40 Hours, Exempt, Benefit Eligible
Time Period: August 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Division: 14Y Early Childhood
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
The 14th Street Y is a vibrant Jewish community center located in Downtown Manhattan. Each year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers of all ages, races, and ethnicities come to 14Y as members, visitors, or partners to experience our high quality and varied programs centered around arts and culture, early childhood education, summer camps, fitness and aquatics, Jewish life, and older adult services.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Admissions Manager will guide prospective families throughout the admissions process for the Early Childhood Prelude to Preschool and Preschool programs. The Admissions Manager will analyze data and strategize in an effort to build enrollment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Early Childhood to develop recruitment plans and to build a diverse pool of applicants
- Convey the value of membership of the 14Y
- Convey the preschool’s educational philosophy in a compelling way – the Reggio Emilia approach inspired by Jewish values
- Manage key functions of the Prelude to Preschool, Preschool, and New Town Day Camp admission process, including: tours, parent interviews, school visits and events
- Respond to all Early Childhood inquiries by phone, email and in person
- Observe and provide written notes on prospective children and families
- Strategize, plan, and execute high-quality admissions events
- Represent 14Y at Admissions Fairs
- Maintain, track and analyze data including applications, contracts, and enrollment
- Input family information and contract details into the database
- Compute and notify of cost differences for program changes when families inquire
- Lead the process of enrollment and re-enrollment including sending contracts and following up with families
- Facilitate financial aid application process for families
- Collaborate closely with all team members and perform other duties as assigned
- Serve as a floater when needed in classrooms
- Support arrival and dismissal procedures
- Attend professional development and professional association meetings
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in admissions or an administrative role in independent schools, preferably in an early childhood setting or 3+ years lead teaching experience in early childhood
- MA in early childhood education required, New York State Certification in Early Childhood preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and customer care/service skills; ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and prospective families
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail
- Proactive, eager to take initiative in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, solutions-oriented approach
- Proficiency with technology including databases, spreadsheets, event management platforms, and Microsoft 365
- Ability to analyze data to inform strategic decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- A commitment to equity and belonging for all students
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous PTO Policy
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, etc.
- Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center & 14TH ST Y Fitness Center
- Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
EEO Info
Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.