Director of Outreach
(Locations: US West, Southwest, and Midwest
The Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB) seeks a Director of Outreach for select markets in the West,
Southwest, and Midwest United States to begin after July 1, 2016. SSATB Directors of Outreach report to the Senior
Director of Outreach and are part of SSATB’s Strategy & Services Division. The Director of Outreach for this territory
must be based in this region to facilitate ease of travel. Managing member retention and sales growth (specifically member
school, test volume and Standard Application Online) within this key geographic region is the top priority for this
professional. The ideal candidate is someone who can translate his/her admission or related experience/expertise into
helping schools maximize the use of the SSAT and related services, as well as someone who can offer thought leadership
in admission primarily through creating and delivering presentations on admission/trend issues. This position will report
to the Senior Director of Outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
 Develop and manage customer activity within a defined geographic market
 Achieve regional sales and retention targets through new customer prospecting, sales, management and other
strategies
 Coordinate and conduct customer sales/retention opportunities including one-on-one visits with schools;
networking gatherings; education sessions; member trainings; conference presentations, etc.
 Present on independent school admission and SSATB-services to individual- and groups of- schools on topics
including: SSAT test interpretation; the Standard Application Online; and, market/data analysis studies
 Become a leader and resource in assigned geographic region for professional development
 Work with and support SSATB’s Senior Director of Professional Development and SSATB’s Admission Leadership
Council in assigned geographic region
 Support the Executive Director at local gatherings/meetings
 Educate and encourage use of SSAT family of tests and related services by member schools
 Reinforce the use of the SSAT as part of a Data-Driven Admission® process
 Document all activities in designated tracking system
 Provide customer feedback to inform SSATB’s overall agendas
 Support and contribute to online and print publications
 Support and contribute to a culture dedicated to superior customer service that exceeds expectations
 Experience managing business-related travel; including appointment setting, travel and lodging accommodations,
and scheduling
Qualifications
 BA/BS degree required
 A minimum of five years of private/independent school admission experience
 Exceptional oral and written communication skills
 Ability to work independently, with the capacity to manage complex issues, challenges and solutions
 Ability to cultivate and manage sales opportunities
 Extensive travel required; person must be comfortable traveling by airplane and possess a valid driver’s license
 Experience in project management and with customer databases
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
ABOUT SSATB:
SSATB, a nonprofit organization with a diverse global presence, services over 900 private and independent schools
worldwide. Its primary service, the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), is administered to nearly 70,000 students
each year and is used by SSATB member schools to help make critical admission decisions. Our mission is to advance and
add value to the private school admission process for schools, students, and families. Located in Skillman, New Jersey less
than five miles from downtown Princeton, SSATB offers a competitive benefits package and a friendly and innovative
environment in which to work. SSATB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TO APPLY:
Candidates who share our passion for excellence are encouraged to send their resume and a cover letter (including salary
requirements) to careers@ssat.org. Please reference DO2015 in the “subject” line. No phone calls, please.