Friends Select School is seeking a Seasonal Admission Associate to provide high-volume seasonal support to the Admission Office during the busiest portion of the admission cycle. This temporary position is anticipated to run from October 2026 through March 10, 2027, working five days per week, with the greatest need occurring during the peak admission season. Typically the Associate will work 25-30 hours per week, with a high of 40 hours per week during the height of the admissions season in January.
The role will initially focus on Lower School admission, with an emphasis on prospective family interviews, campus tours, applicant visits, and play dates. As the admission cycle progresses, the position will provide broader support across Lower, Middle, and Upper School admissions, including interviews, events, tours, applicant programming, and administrative support.
The Seasonal Admission Associate will serve as an important representative of Friends Select and should be able to communicate the school’s mission, Quaker values, educational philosophy, programs, and community in a warm and authentic manner. Additional work may be available at other points during the year either in Admissions or other departments at the School.
Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct prospective family interviews and support applicant visits, play dates, assessments, and tours, initially with a focus on Lower School
- Provide interviewing support for Middle and Upper School applicants as needed
- Welcome and engage prospective students and families at campus tours, admission events, and other programs
- Support admission events through preparation, registration, logistics, family check-ins, and execution
- Assist with admission operations, including scheduling, application materials, applicant files, follow-up, and preparation for applicant review
- Collaborate with the Admission team to support a consistent and responsive experience for prospective and admitted families, including yield activities
- Maintain confidentiality and provide additional administrative, operational, and project support as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered
- Experience in education, admission, enrollment management, student services, customer service, or another highly relational environment preferred
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort conducting structured conversations and interviews with prospective families
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling applicant and family information
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Familiarity with independent schools and/or Quaker education is helpful but not required
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Rohan Arjun, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, through the school’s website at:
https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities
Materials are accepted until the position is filled.
References to be provided upon request.
Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.
