The Nightingale-Bamford School

The Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Financial Assistance plays a key role in administering the admissions and financial assistance programs at The Nightingale-Bamford School. This position requires strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and a high level of energy and professionalism.

The Associate Director must build and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of the Nightingale community—students, parents, faculty, and staff—and be comfortable representing and communicating the strengths of Nightingale’s academic program and school culture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Nightingale’s mission of enrolling a diverse student body, a passion for girls’ education, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines with humor, flexibility, and grace under pressure.

Previous experience in admissions, financial assistance, and/or admissions platforms and databases is preferred, though not required. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position beginning July 1, 2026, and reports to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): 

The responsibilities of the position are outlined below; however, they do not encompass the full scope of the role. As with all members of the Admissions Department, this position is also expected to perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management  and/or the Head of School, as needed.

Senior Associate Director of Admissions for Middle and Upper SchooIs:

• Interview families applying to grades V-XI primarily and other grades as needed
• Write evaluations of family/student interviews
• Maintain communication and follow-up with applicant families in a timely manner, via phone and email
• Recruit, organize, and manage student tour guides and tour schedules, and conduct tours as necessary  
• Plan and manage Middle and Upper School Admissions events, including open houses and welcome parties
• Assist with other Admissions events
• Proactively engage in outreach to increase the breadth of sending schools and to promote efforts in attracting students from diverse backgrounds 
• Arrange for recruiting visits to sending schools when appropriate
• Assist in preparation of digital student files for review by admissions committees
• Oversee the admissions committee review process, including communications and follow up with sending schools
• Organize, coordinate, and manage the scheduling of revisit days for admitted students in grades V–XI
• Compile and assess statistical data appropriate to middle and upper school admissions
• Exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive admissions and financial issues
• Attend school fairs 
• Manage application process for Upper and Middle school prospective families from receipt of initial application through final decision communications
• Serve as middle and upper school liaison
• Assist in updating the OnBoard admissions application platform each year
• Upkeep data/records/upkeep of digital files
• Participate in weekly office meetings
• Assume additional duties as assigned

Director of Financial Assistance:

• Manage financial assistance application process and budget, in partnership with the Chief Financial and Operating officer and Business Office
• Implement and oversee respectful and timely communication with families requiring assistance
• Establish and maintain professional, welcoming, and collaborative relationships with all families throughout the admissions and enrollment process.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the financial assistance platform, Clarity, including managing application workflows and supporting families through the process.
• Gain facility and familiarity with the financial assistance program
• Organize, coordinate, and manage the collection of various documents that families need to submit in order to be considered for assistance
• Interface with division heads and department heads on a consistent basis in order to prepare in advance for any funds needed by students
• Oversee the financial assistance process for all families K-12: Evaluate all new and returning family applications; communicate with prospective and current families on application process; maintain financial assistance database
• Lead financial assistance committee for new and returning family award decisions
• Collaborate with key administrators, parents, and students to implement Beyond Tuition assistance program: creation of policies for allocating financial assistance for current student expenses not covered by tuition; communicate with families and external parties on allocation and distribution of funds
• Collaborate with Business Office in financial assistance budget analysis and forecasting for school administration, NAIS/DASL
• Compile and analyze statistical data around the financial assistance process
• Engage in professional development for best practices in financial assistance administration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A love of learning alongside and working with young women
• Prior experience working in admissions preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with Blackbaud systems preferred, specifically OnBoard admissions portal
• Familiarity with Clarity financial assistance platform preferred, but not required
• Flexibility to work longer hours, occasional evenings, and weekends during peak admissions season
• A love of collaborating with a team in a high pressure environment
• Commitment to girls’ education

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School
• Must demonstrate cultural competence 
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with varied constituents
• A sense of humor and appreciation of camaraderie in the work environment
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• High level of initiative 
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in working with families of middle and upper school students

SALARY

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual salary range is $130,000-$160,000.  When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers. 

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL 

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principals of  belonging and inclusion, the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

It is the policy of the School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

The School does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law, including, but not limited to, with respect to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, school-administered programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.