Careers at Admiral Farragut Academy

POSITION OVERVIEW: Admiral Farragut Academy seeks a passionate full-time
teacher to start as soon as possible for our learning diverse classroom with Grade 5-7
students. AFA is in a partnership with the de Paul School providing research-based
reading instruction with the goal to mainstream students within our classrooms. A
Bachelor’s degree in Education/Teaching is required; a Master’s degree in Reading and
ESE certification is highly desirable. A minimum of 4 years’ experience teaching; FL
Teaching Certification preferred. Candidates must be willing to be trained in an Orton
Gillingham reading approach. Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug
screen required.

AFA provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life,
short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a strong 403b
retirement plan with a company match.  Employees are also invited to enjoy lunches in
our Mess Hall at no cost.

ABOUT ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY: Admiral Farragut Academy is a private K-
12 school with small classes, a waterfront campus, and a progressive approach to
education. Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy is
situated about 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on AFA, we
invite you to visit our website (link below).

For more about our vibrant community, go to
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-petersburg

POSITION OVERVIEW: Admiral Farragut Academy seeks an engaging and energetic
full-time Admissions Associate. The associate in this role will primarily focus on day
student admissions/enrollment. Responsibilities will include overseeing students/family
visits and events, and working closely with the administrative team to promote the
school in order to attract new families.  The Admissions Associate reports to the
Director of Enrollment and works closely with the CFO, the Lower and Upper Division
Heads, the Head of Communications/Marketing, and the Advancement/Development
office.

Essential Job Functions:

●       Continuously develop a stronger admissions process and criteria to ensure AFA
has mission-appropriate day student families.
●       Stay current on trends in independent school admissions, including economic and
demographic shifts that could impact admissions and enrollment.
●       Positively portray the school to prospective candidates and their families, primarily
through personal interviews and tours of the Institution.
●       Direct the admissions process for day students from point of inquiry through
enrollment.
 Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee.
●       Coordinate/administer all admissions testing.
●       Work with the Upper and Lower Schools to fill enrollment gaps and ensure new
student applications are mission-appropriate
●       Manage/participate in the administration of all financial aid and scholarship
programs.  Participate in the Financial Aid Committee, primarily representing new day
student families applying for aid.
●       Provide new day student families with guidance during the enrollment and
onboarding process
●       Educate new day student families about Florida-based scholarship programs
●       Prepare and maintain statistics regarding enrollment, the geographical distribution
of students, financial aid, and attrition.  Present these statistics, when appropriate, to the
administration, faculty, and board of trustees.

●       Coordinate and participate in all student recruitment efforts, including advertising,
direct mail, Internet web page, etc.
●       Coordinate and participate in special events involving prospective students.
●       Promote good relationships with outside institutions and other interest groups
(schools, libraries, civic associations, nursery schools, real estate agencies, etc.) that
can be helpful in attracting quality students.
●       Work with members of the administration and faculty to organize specific retention
efforts at the key grade levels.
●       Collaborate with the Head of Communications/Marketing to ensure consistent
branding of AFA for new student recruitment.
●       Assist the Head of Communications/Marketing and Director of Alumni Relations in
the development of promotional materials that best present the school to prospective
students.
●      Actively participate in Study Florida Consortium, FCIS, EMA, and other
professional resources to remain active in the Admissions professional network
●       Prepare new families for the upcoming school year and/or new semester (2nd
semester), working with Lower/Upper Schools to ensure new families transition
seamlessly into Farragut
●       Develop and implement retention strategies for existing students and families
●       Work with the Development Office to foster new parent relationships and identify
new donor families
Qualifications:
●       Bachelor’s Degree required
●       A minimum of 3 years of experience in an Admissions role, preferably in a K-12
private school
●       Fluency in English required; Fluency in 2 or more languages preferred
●       Some International travel may be required
●       Proficiency in managing Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVIS) desirable
●       Proficiency in Student Information Systems such as SchoolAdmin, Blackbaud,
FOCUS

●       A valid, current driver’s license
●       A valid, current Passport or the ability to obtain one within 30 days
ABOUT ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY: Admiral Farragut Academy is a private K-
12 college preparatory school with small classes, a waterfront campus, and a
progressive approach to education. Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Admiral
Farragut Academy is situated about 5 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. For more
information about AFA, please visit our website at https://farragut.org
AFA provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life,
short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a strong 403b
retirement plan with a company match. Free lunches are also provided for employees
during their regular workdays.
For more about our vibrant community, go to
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/st-petersburg