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A respected early childhood education organization based in Manhattan is seeking a warm, relationship-driven Admissions Specialist to support prospective families and help drive enrollment across its programs. This part-time, remote role is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful conversations with parents and can confidently guide families toward the best early childhood experience.
If you thrive in a family-facing, outreach-oriented role that blends communication, organization, and mission-driven work, this opportunity may be a great fit.
Role Overview
As the Admissions Specialist, you will serve as the primary contact for families exploring early childhood programs. You’ll support them from their initial inquiry all the way through enrollment, ensuring a positive and seamless admissions experience. With the organization expanding after a recent move, you will play a key part in rebuilding visibility and growing program enrollment.
What You’ll Do
- Respond promptly to prospective family inquiries and nurture them through the admissions process
- Guide parents through each step of registration and documentation
- Engage families through CRM tools, email drips, and consistent follow-up
- Build strong, supportive relationships with families and caregivers
- Maintain accurate enrollment records and ensure compliance with required documentation
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and leadership to support a smooth admissions flow
- Coordinate schedules between families, educators, and facilities
- Assist with distributing curriculum materials to partner schools when needed
- Contribute directly to meeting and exceeding enrollment goals
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience in early childhood education, preschool/daycare operations, admissions, or similar family-facing ECE roles
- A proactive, sales-minded approach to outreach and follow-up
- Strong communication skills across phone, email, SMS, and CRM tools
- Experience with email automation and marketing workflows preferred
- Ability to work effectively with discerning, high-expectation family communities
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple inquiries at different stages
- A warm, approachable style with a genuine passion for supporting families
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Remote work flexibility with occasional in-person opportunities
- Opportunity to help strengthen and grow enrollment during a pivotal time for the program
- Commission incentives tied to successful admissions
- Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting families during early childhood milestones
- Part-time schedule with competitive pay and long-term growth potential
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JOB ID: 168323
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Amber Gehringer