Assistant Director Admission, Partnership Coordinator

A global destination for artists and arts enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations (classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.

 

The Assistant Director of Admission & Partnership Coordinator for Interlochen Arts Camp (IAC) works closely with the Assistant Dean of Admission & Financial Aid - IAC to support effective operations processes for camp enrollment including managing applications for several camp programs and overseeing partnership programs. Partner programs at Interlochen include community based organizations, non-profits, schools, influencers, etc. This person will guide the recruitment, enrollment and onboarding of students from our partnership organizations and maintain accurate records. Working closely with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leadership, the AD will help to cultivate new partnership pipelines and steward both the organizations and students and families through the enrollment process. 

On the front lines with families helping to steer them to the right program fit, the AD is responsible for clear and accurate communication while cultivating relationships throughout the cycle.

This position is a career opportunity to use a broad-based knowledge of specialized-program enrollment management and financial aid, while acting as an arts advocate at one of the nation’s premier arts education centers. The Enrollment Office works with more than 3,000 qualified elementary through high school-age students from more than 50 countries each year across numerous artistic disciplines and study sessions. 

 

Essential Duties:

Develop and implement a recruitment plan to reach diverse communities through partnerships with community based organizations, non-profits, schools, influencers, etc. Manage the matriculation of partnership students to camp  Maintain accurate records of partnership students application journey, financial aid, and matriculation process for reporting Coordinate partnership information with internal constituents (cross campus coordinator for partnerships) liaising consistently with Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Executive Dean of Enrollment Management Conduct research for best practices for diversity and yield initiatives Review Interlochen Arts Camp applications  Execute efficient operations regarding camp enrollment Suggest adjustments for efficiency in workflows Implement overall strategic vision for enrollment Advises families and students for success

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree desirable Two to three years of experience in an education, admissions, or non-profit setting Superior organizational skills Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Experience working independently and meeting long-term goals Experience with student recruitment and/or enrollment desirable Experience with relationship building and partner management Connection to the arts desirable Strong technical acumen and comfortability with the Google Suite of tools Some experience in the DE&I space or working with diverse organizations in the arts or non-profits desirable

 

Application Materials Required:

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