Director of Admissions

We are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Director of Admissions to join our team. This position shares parallel responsibility with the current Director of Admissions for the promotion of Le Régent and student recruitment. Whilst completing the administrative process that transforms candidates to a member of our school community, this position will also contribute to marketing efforts. A welcoming and friendly attitude that connects  and embodies what makes this school special with international families is essential. This post is a combination between being campus based and travelling. This post will travel, but is primarily campus based.

THE POST

Key duties include:

• Responsible for recruiting the target number of students
• Organisation of  promotion and recruitment events which includes travel
• Responding to admissions enquiries 
• Advising candidates and their families throughout the  admissions process
• Organising campus visits and trial days for candidates
• Ensuring that all necessary admissions documentation is provided 
• Organising and occasionally invigilating entrance tests
• Requesting and checking school recommendations 
• Interviewing candidates and organising further interviews with school management
• Ensuring that new students are effectively welcomed to begin their studies through effective collaboration with Academic and Administrative teams
• Facilitating a seamless welcome for new students by collaborating with academic and administrative teams prior to arrival
• Leveraging software (CRM, MIS, etc) to streamline administration and effective internal and external communication
• Working with other members of school administration to ensure that official documentation for study in Switzerland is obtained (for overseas students) 
• Informing and advising members of the Direction (Senior Management Team) of trends and statistics
• Contribution to the development of marketing and communication strategies
• Relationship management with families and external stakeholders

QUALITIES 

The selection committee will accord particular value to the following qualities and skills:

• A commitment to exceeding expectations in relationship management
• An understanding of the expectations of potential parents and students
• An appreciation of the nature of boarding 
• An understanding and knowledge of academics in international schools
• Knowledge of the Swiss boarding school scene and Switzerland in general
• Administrative reliability and efficiency
• Good communication skills and a warm and welcoming presence 
• Excellent level of English and a very good working knowledge of French

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES

We welcome applications from candidates able to take up the post in July 2024, with the opportunity to begin earlier. 

Applicants should address a letter of application and a CV/résumé through the job posting on the TES website. (Candidates should note that following Brexit, preference will be given to those possessing a Swiss residence permit or an EU/EFTA passport.)

Le Régent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.