Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent K-12 Quaker girls’ school in Providence, Rhode Island. We also offer a coed program from six weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. We are currently seeking applicants for an Associate Director of Admission beginning in April 2026.
The 12-month position joins a dynamic team that plays an integral role in Lincoln School’s recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts. The Associate Director brings a strong understanding of school culture and serves as a compelling brand ambassador to both internal and external audiences in support of the admission/enrollment process. Lincoln School values working with a diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications from individuals who share our commitment to educating girls to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
? Build and cultivate relationships with prospective students, families, sending schools, alumni,
and the community in an effort to attract qualified and diverse mission appropriate applicants to
Lincoln School.
? Management of Green Key, Lincoln Schools Student Ambassador Program, including meeting
regularly with student ambassadors, planning events, organizing sub-committees, and facilitating the selection of student presidents each spring.
? Represent and share breadth and depth of knowledge of Lincoln School and the advantages of a school for girls through school fairs, campus tours, visits to sending schools, and community
outreach. Plan, organize, promote, and execute admission events in collaboration with the
Admission team.
? Create and support Lincoln School’s efforts to promote, recruit, and enroll a diverse student
body and to foster an inclusive community that values and affirms all members. Contribute to
conversations and strategy that will increase racial equity in the admission and enrollment
process.
? Communicate with families beginning with the inquiry process and throughout the application
process. Manage the systematic and efficient handling of applications.
? Conduct interviews with candidates and parents/guardians, ensuring the best experience for
applicants; facilitate an impactful student admission ambassador program.

? Member of the Admission Committee with responsibilities including making recommendations
and decisions regarding a candidate’s application for enrollment. Solid judgment, integrity, and
knowledge of the institution's enrollment goals and mission is required.
? Utilize an online data system (Veracross) as it relates to admission and enrollment. Analyze
data collection to make data driven recommendations and decisions in the recruitment and
admission process.
? Collaborate with members of the Marketing & Communications and Admission teams in the
development and implementation of a comprehensive and dynamic communication strategy.

Education and/or Experience:
? Bachelor’s degree required
? 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not supervise any other employees at Lincoln School.

Qualifications:
? The ability to independently manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
? Strong organizational skills
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills
? Exceptional interpersonal skills
? The ability to connect with multiple constituents including current and prospective families,
students, colleagues, and sending schools
? Strong data system experience and willingness to learn required

• Admission and/or independent school experience preferred
• Experience with or familiarity in international student recruitment preferred but not required

About Lincoln School

Lincoln School is an independent, college preparatory school offering all-girls educational programs for Grades 1 through 12, with a co-educational Early Childhood program (Nursery through Kindergarten). Founded in 1884, Lincoln has high academic and ethical standards, with a focus on character and values that reflects our Quaker heritage. In addition to educating students at the highest levels, Lincoln provides students with opportunities for closer inquiry into areas of particular interest. As per William Penn, Lincoln encourages members of its community to assist readily and adventure boldly, the better to develop into engaged and engaging members of an increasingly global society.

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