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

Job overview

The Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to Chief External Affairs is a full-time, 12-month, in-person role in Summit, NJ. The stated salary is $70,000–$75,000 per year. The position supports Kent Place School’s five-person enrollment team and the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer. The role manages admission office operations, prospective-family communications, databases, financial aid support, and recruitment events while providing administrative and scheduling support to the officer. It helps the enrollment team guide applicants and families through the admission process and maintain effective department operations.

What you'll do

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families
• manage communications, budgets, schedules, application files, and supplies
• coordinate admission events, tours, and visitor check-ins
• maintain databases, prepare benchmarking reports, track applicants, and assist with financial aid processes and contracts
• manage calendar, scheduling, and travel logistics for the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

admissions operations

financial aid

enrollment

school administration

event coordination

database management

prospective families

summit nj

kent place school

bachelor’s degree

evening and weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports a collaborative five-person enrollment team and includes occasional evening and weekend events.

About the employer

KENT PLACE SCHOOL is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.