Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions

Redwood City, California, United States – Fully remote with occasional travel to the main campus.

Job Code: 7512 | Grade: G | FTE: 100% Exempt |

Schedule:

Full‑time

Stanford Online High School (OHS) is an accredited, diploma‑offering independent high school offering courses for grades 7‑12. It also hosts Stanford Pre‑Collegiate Studies (SPCS). The Assistant Director of Admissions (ADA) is pivotal in selecting applicants, managing outreach programs, overseeing financial aid processes, and communicating with families.

• Read, evaluate, and recommend applicants to the Admission Committee based on current enrollment priorities.
• Serve as a project manager for medium to large‑sized projects/programs, establishing plans, timelines, and objectives.
• Conduct informational sessions for internal and external communities on academics, student life, and admissions.
• Manage assigned applicants by researching, compiling, and analyzing demographic data; propose outreach strategies and present findings to management.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with secondary or university personnel, professional organizations, students, parents, and alumni.
• Represent the department at meetings, committees, conferences, and other events.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational, planning, and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and evaluate competitive applicants.
• Professional presentation and program‑planning skills.

• Prior experience with admissions and/or financial aid in secondary or higher education.
• Experience with Slate.

• Frequent desk‑based computer work; seated work with light/fine grasping.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
• Rare standing, walking, phone use, or handwriting.

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

The expected pay range is $95,048 – $110,290 per annum for the Stanford Work Location and $61,078 – $85,900 per annum for Remote (all other regions). Compensation is based on location and may be influenced by factors such as scope of responsibilities, candidate qualifications, departmental budget, geographic location, and external market pay.

• Freedom to grow – career development programs, tuition reimbursement, course audit opportunities.
• A caring culture – generous time‑off, retirement plans, family care resources.
• A healthier you – access to world‑class exercise facilities, health and fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun – historic sculptures, trails, museums.
• Enviable resources – free commuter programs, ride sharing incentives, discounts.

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