Admissions Director

Position Overview:

The Admissions Director leads and manages all aspects of the admissions process, from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring a smooth, welcoming, and legally compliant experience for prospective families and students. Admissions Directors lead recruitment efforts within specific markets or regions of the world and demonstrate a commitment to the role of attracting students to LAS.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, people-oriented, data-driven, and deeply committed to the mission and values of our institution. Most of all, the candidate should demonstrate character that aligns with the school’s mission of developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world through education. A motivated candidate who is keen to travel would be ideal for this role.

We value individuals who are deeply invested in education, not merely as a job, but as a calling, who foster strong professional relationships and approach youth development with heartfelt dedication and purpose.

Reports to:

• Director of Enrollment Management

Interfaces with:

• Associate Directors of Admissions

• Admissions Directors

• Agents/ Counselors

• Director of Institutional Advancement (directly or via AdComm)

• Parents and students

• Alumni

• Dean of Academics, associate deans, academic departments & university advising

• Dean of Students, associate deans, residential life/health center

• Finance Department

• Office of the Registrar

• Travel Office

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher education

• Background in sales, marketing, and/or leadership

• Excellent communication skills in English, Russian, and Spanish; French language skills are highly desirable

• Swiss boarding and education experience; additional summer program experience strongly preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented

• Diligent and detail-oriented

Overall responsibilities:

• Promote LAS within assigned geographic area/s, including regular travel to market regions

• Organize and participate in events relating to marketing, admissions, development, and alumni relations

• Proactively seeking and helping applicants, accepted and enrolled students, and their families

• Participate actively in all areas of LAS life/community and be a positive role model in all aspects (abide by the expectations as outlined in the LAS Code of Conduct)

• Fulfill professional responsibilities and conduct expectations according to the Staff Handbook and guidelines established by the administration

• Reports to Director of Enrollment Management

Specific responsibilities:

• Be the primary point of contact for students and families in the assigned region and collaborate with relevant departments to meet the needs of students and families

• Support the LAS Councils, in particular the Parent Council

• Promote to, maintain contact with, agents and representatives

• Create a sales marketing plan and an annual budget

• Collaborate on annual country and regional goals for all intakes and programs

• Submit advanced planning for any trips to the assigned regions

• Report activities within countries and regions

• Closely work with regional agents and education consultants

• Develop a vibrant network in the assigned region to help in the recruitment and retention of enrolled students

• Collaborate with and support the work of the Advancement office to strengthen our alumni network, global events, and advancements of LAS across our market regions as needed

• Represent LAS's interest and development in the assigned area

• Support a holistic learning experience that meets the goals of the LAS Mission Statement, Philosophy, Objectives, Values, and Code of Conduct

• Perform any related tasks as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management and/or the Head of School, including but not limited to Orientation, Family Winter Week, Visits, Graduation, and like events.

Salary and Benefits:

Leysin American School offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with

qualifications and experience. Details will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents as one PDF file to Write an email:

• A letter of motivation outlining your interest and qualifications

• A current CV (maximum two pages)

• Contact details for three professional references