Synapse School Hiring for Admissions Associate at Menlo Park, CA Full Time

SYNAPSE SCHOOL POSITION OVERVIEW

ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE

Synapse School in Menlo Park, CA, an innovative K-8 independent school located in the heart of Silicon Valley dedicated to rethinking and reimagining education, seeks an ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE to support the Director of Admissions.

Synapse’s mission is to educate change makers by combining social-emotional learning, leading-edge academics, and the practice of innovation. We have an unwavering belief in the capacity of children, and our teachers work alongside our students to unlock their powers of curiosity, discovery, and creativity. Synapse’s program provides a deep and unique range of integrated academic, social, and creative experiences to help children use their hearts and hands to unleash their passion for learning. Synapse draws students from around the San Francisco Bay
Area. In its twelfth year, the School is in a dynamic growth mode, and is expanding its reach in all areas including facilities, program, research, outreach, and enrollment.

SETTING AND LOCATION
South of San Francisco, Synapse School resides in the city of Menlo Park. Because of Synapse’s unique and exciting location, our school is influenced by the dynamic cultural, intellectual and ethnic diversity that permeates the region. Stanford University is minutes away, and provides an unparalleled intellectual community in neighboring Palo Alto. Synapse is a close neighbor to several high-tech and high-profile companies and is conveniently located between freeways 101 and 280 and along Caltrain, a commuter railway system that services thousands of people each day from San Jose to San Francisco.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Synapse School has an immediate opening for an ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience working with diverse constituents, is a thoughtful communicator, is highly organized and finds joy in helping others.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

• Manage correspondence with prospective families
• Assisting with admissions events
• Coordinating admissions activities with teachers and staff
• Database management and data entry tracking prospective applicants through the admissions process
• Working closely with the Director of Admissions on all projects
• Other duties as assigned

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS

• Positive, enthusiastic, and warm personality.
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Comfortable in learning new communications and systems.
• Strong work ethic, proactive communicator and collaborator
• Strong communication and organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
• Ability to speak and write in a second language is preferred, but not required

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should email a cover letter of interest, three names of reference with contact information, and a résumé to Dana Story, Director of Admissions. This position is open until filled.

Synapse School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be vaccinated, and we are currently encouraging students to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Masks must be worn at all times while on campus and we are currently testing all students and staff twice per week.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Menlo Park, CA 94025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Experience:

• Communications: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location