Associate Director of Admissions

Kingswood Oxford seeks a dynamic and relational Associate Director of Admissions to join a collaborative, mission-driven admissions and enrollment team. This role is ideal for a professional adept at building meaningful connections with students and families, thinking strategically about enrollment, and shaping a diverse and thriving school community. The Associate Director will play a central role in both domestic and international admissions and enrollment, guiding families through the process while advancing the school’s visibility and reach.

Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Kingswood Oxford (KO) is a coeducational, college-preparatory, independent day school serving students in grades 6 to 12. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), KO is defined by academic excellence, meaningful relationships, and a deep commitment to community. Students represent more than 60 towns across Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and international scholars.

Kingswood Oxford seeks candidates who demonstrate intercultural fluency and a commitment to working with students and families from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

The Associate Director of Admissions is responsible for managing a portfolio of over 150 prospective families from inquiry through enrollment, contributing to the execution of a strategic enrollment plan, and leading key aspects of the school’s international student program.

The Associate Director reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and collaborates closely with colleagues across the school. While additional duties may be assigned, the Associate Director is primarily responsible for admissions and enrollment, international program operation and coordination, & marketing and communications.

• Manage a portfolio of over 150 prospective families from inquiry through enrollment, including outreach, interviews, application review, and decision support
• Represent KO at admissions events, school fairs, and community programs
• Partner with faculty, coaches, and administrators to support recruitment and yield efforts
• Collaborate with the admissions team to plan and execute on-campus and virtual events, including visit days, workshops, and information sessions
• Contribute to a positive, responsive, and mission-aligned experience for prospective families

• Serve as the school’s Designated School Official (DSO/PDSO), maintaining SEVIS records and ensuring compliance with Department of Homeland Security and SEVP regulations.
• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships and partnership agreements with international agents, consultants, and host family placement agencies
• Create, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive international recruitment strategy that leverages data insights, stays current with evolving search behaviors, and provides dedicated recruitment events for international families
• Review international applications and credentials, including English language proficiency testing and supporting documentation
• Partner with the International Student Advisor to coordinate onboarding, orientation, and ongoing support for international students, natural parents, and host families on international student retention, transition, wellness, and academic success
• Maintain and update the International Student and Parent Handbook to ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements while managing documentation and reporting related to F-1 student status, including alignment of policies related to attendance, travel, billing, health, and compliance

• Collaborate on the development of marketing materials, including print and digital content (viewbooks, brochures, social media, welcome packets, website)
• Contribute to a strategic, data-informed marketing and communication plan
• Manage communication workflows, including CRM campaigns and applicant communications
• Represent KO at local, regional, and international recruitment events
• Bring a go-to-market mindset and strategy to all…