Employment Opportunities

Hopkins School, an independent day school for grades 7-12 located in New Haven, CT, is seeking a Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management to begin July 1, 2025. A full-time, 12-month, exempt position reporting to the Head of School, and a member of the School’s senior leadership team, the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the admissions process to attract, enroll, and retain mission-appropriate students at Hopkins. The Director develops and implements strategic enrollment plans, oversees recruitment efforts, and fosters relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, and the broader community. The Director works closely with the Head of School and others to ensure alignment with the School’s mission, values, and long-term enrollment goals.

Outgoing and people-oriented, the Director is an inspirational ambassador who can effectively tell the story of Hopkins and its impact on children. The Director is also a critical thinker and data analyst who uses market research to set goals, assess results, and adjust recruitment strategy as needed to meet changing circumstances. The Director oversees an admissions team of five and an Admissions Committee of 11 in processing close to 500 applications each year, awarding approximately $7 million in need based financial aid, and enrolling 140-150 new students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment management strategy to attract and retain a diverse and talented student body.
• Admissions Process Management: Oversee all aspects of the admissions process, including inquiries, applications, interviews, testing, and decisions, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective families and fulfillment of the School’s annual enrollment goals.
• Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with the Communications team to develop marketing materials, website and other digital content, and outreach strategies to promote the School’s value proposition.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data and analytics to assess enrollment trends, predict future needs, and inform decision-making.
• Collaboration with Faculty and Staff: Partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure effective and inspirational presentation of Hopkins’ programs and a mission-aligned admissions process.
• Retention Efforts: Partner with the Dean of Students and others to enhance student retention and strengthen community engagement.
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute admissions events, including open houses, tours, shadow days, and yield events, to educate and engage prospective students and their families.
• Financial Aid Coordination: Work in collaboration with the Director of Financial Aid and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer to administer the financial aid program, ensuring accessibility to qualified students through an equitable, consistent, and need-based process.
• Community and Feeder School Engagement: In partnership with the Director of Community Engagement, cultivate relationships with local and regional schools, community organizations, and educational consultants to build a strong pipeline of prospective students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in education, business, marketing, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in school admissions, enrollment management, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, especially public speaking.
• Experience with admissions software, data management systems, and digital marketing strategies.

• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically while demonstrating creativity and initiative.
• Cultural competence and a record of working to foster and support a diverse, inclusive community.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive, commensurate with experience, and shaped by national benchmarking (e.g., the NAIS 50-75th percentile range for this position at schools with more than 700 students is $140,000-$180,000). Hopkins offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, and 100% tuition remission.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of references to employment@hopkins.edu, with “Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management” in the subject line. Interviewing will begin in March and continue until the position is filled.

About Hopkins School:

Founded in 1660 by the nation’s first charitable trust, Hopkins School is a traditional, independent, gender-inclusive day school of 715 students in grades 7–12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking downtown New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and dedicated staff, who work collaboratively to instill a lifelong love of learning in students. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity, and one that seeks to produce ethically minded leaders who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world.

Hopkins School believes that all persons are entitled to equal opportunity for employment and strictly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation and/or other protected classes. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Hopkins School, an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day school in New Haven, Connecticut, with over 700 students in grades 7-12, is seeking an English teacher for a first semester leave-replacement role.  

  

The faculty and staff at Hopkins are motivated by working with young people to instill lifelong love of learning, not only in their respective fields but also in alignment with the school’s mission to produce purposeful, ethically-minded learners, who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world. Hopkins strives to create and foster an equitable, inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives to create an environment for all to learn. In support of this mission, candidates should demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

 

The position includes teaching four sections of English at various levels in the department for the first term of the next school year. As a leave-replacement, this position will not require student advising or responsibilities beyond the classroom, though candidates interested in adding coaching a fall or winter sport should make this interest known. Compensation will be prorated from the base salary on the Hopkins faculty scale. 

 

An ideal candidate will:

 

A Bachelor's degree in English or a related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred. Secondary school teaching experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with post-secondary teaching experience will be considered. 

 

For more information about Hopkins School, please browse our website www.hopkins.edu.

 

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references:

 

Geoffrey Nelson

Dean of Faculty

Hopkins School

academicopening@hopkins.edu

GNelson@hopkins.edu

 

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future. 

 

Hopkins School, an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day school in New Haven, Connecticut, with over 700 students in grades 7-12, is seeking a mathematics teacher.  

  

The faculty and staff at Hopkins are motivated by working with young people to instill life long love of learning, not only in their respective fields but also in alignment with the school’s mission to produce purposeful, ethically-minded learners, who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world. Hopkins strives to create and foster an equitable, inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives to create an environment for all to learn. In support of this mission, candidates should demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

 

The position includes teaching four sections of mathematics, with preference given to candidates with the experience or ability to teach Geometry and/or Statistics. This full-time position also includes contributing to the student experience outside of the classroom, such as coaching a sport or academic team (matched with the candidate’s skills and experience) or working with students in the Academic Support Program. 

 

Full-time faculty members typically serve as an adviser for a group of 6-8 students in one grade; attend department, grade-level adviser, and faculty meetings; maintain verbal and written professional contact with students, colleagues, and families; serve on one faculty committee; chaperone after-school student events; participate in the broader life of the School; and, support the school community by setting a positive example in all areas of school life.

 

An ideal candidate will:

A Bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred. Secondary school teaching experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with post-secondary teaching experience will be considered. 

 

For more information about Hopkins School, please browse our website www.hopkins.edu.

 

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references:

 

Geoffrey Nelson

Dean of Faculty

Hopkins School

GNelson@hopkins.edu

 

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future. 

 

Hopkins School, an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day school in New Haven, Connecticut, with over 700 students in grades 7-12, is seeking a visual arts teacher.  

  

The faculty and staff at Hopkins are motivated by working with young people to instill lifelong love of learning, not only in their respective fields but also in alignment with the school’s mission to produce purposeful, ethically-minded learners, who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world. Hopkins strives to create and foster an equitable, inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives to create an environment for all to learn. In support of this mission, candidates should demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

 

This position includes teaching foundational courses in middle and high school studio art as well as an advanced course in painting.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching middle school ages and who are flexible in teaching a variety of media. This full-time position also includes contributing to the student experience outside of the classroom, such as coaching a sport or academic team (matched with the candidate’s skills and experience) or working with students in the Academic Support Program. 

 

Full-time faculty members typically serve as an adviser for a group of 6-8 students in one grade; attend department, grade-level adviser, and faculty meetings; maintain verbal and written professional contact with students, colleagues and families; serve on one faculty committee; chaperone after-school student events; participate in the broader life of the School; and, support the school community by setting a positive example in all areas of school life.

 

An ideal candidate will:

 

 

Bachelor's degree in visual arts or related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred. Secondary school teaching experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with post-secondary teaching experience will be considered. 

 

For more information about Hopkins School, please browse our website www.hopkins.edu.

 

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references:

 

Geoffrey Nelson

Dean of Faculty

Hopkins School

GNelson@hopkins.edu

 

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future. 

 

Position: Accounts Payable Coordinator 

Department: Business Office 

Reports to: Finance & Accounting Manager 

FLSA: Non-exempt 

Designation: Staff, Full-time, 12 month 

Site: In person, New Haven, CT 

Hopkins School is an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day school for grades 7-12, located on a 109-acre campus in the Westville section of New Haven. Hopkins has current enrollment of 714 students, and a faculty and staff of 185. The faculty and staff at Hopkins are intelligent, motivated individuals who are dedicated not only to their respective responsibilities, but to the overall mission of the School as well. There is a great sense of community among employees on campus and across all departments. 

The Accounts Payable Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring smooth financial operations by preparing and processing all invoices, reimbursements, and other payables. Hopkins seeks a dependable, detail-oriented individual who can handle sensitive materials confidentially. Ideal candidates bring strong initiative, an ability to manage high volumes of work, and a welcoming approach when interacting with the School’s employees and vendors. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Compensation is competitive, commensurate with experience, with a range of $55K-$65K. Hopkins offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions and professional development opportunities. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of references to employment@hopkins.edu, with “Accounts Payable Coordinator” in the subject line. Interviewing will begin in April and continue until the position is filled.