Strategic Director of Middle & Upper School Admissions

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pingry schoolBasking Ridge (NJ)

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Elementary and Secondary Schools

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About the role

The Pingry School in New Jersey seeks a Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions to lead the complete 6–12 admissions cycle, including outreach, evaluation, enrollment, and onboarding. You will supervise staff, partner with leaders across divisions, and shape cycle planning to ensure a welcoming family experience. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in independent school admissions, a data-driven mindset, and a proven ability to develop teams, manage events, and build feeder-school

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