Admissions Lead / Admissions Leadess

About Us & Our Community

At International School Rheintal (ISR), we are proud to combine world-class educational standards with a "small and mighty" community feel. As a fully accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving around 220 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, we operate from our award-winning, ecologically designed campus in Buchs SG. We deliver a globally recognized curriculum that empowers students to thrive anywhere in the world.

We believe our strengths lie in our scale: high relational trust, deep connectedness between faculty and students, and an environment where every individual is known and valued. Our team is intrinsically motivated, highly professional, and dedicated to stepping up for one another. Being a close-knit campus means we work right at the center of the action. We value flexible, solution-focused colleagues who embrace opportunities to contribute to an outstanding international learning environment and gain insights into how a vibrant learning community functions.

Workload

50% (Adjustable to 60% for the right candidate based on administrative scope)

Location

International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland

Start Date

December 2026 (or by arrangement for the right candidate)

About the Role & The Day-to-Day

Choosing the right school, whether relocating from abroad or seeking an internationally focused education right here in the Rheintal, is one of the biggest decisions a family will ever make. As our Admissions Lead, you will often be the very first voice and face of ISR, shaping that critical first impression with empathy, composure, and authentic warmth. We are looking for a knowledgeable, supportive guide who understands how to make a great impression, answer complex questions, find information quickly, and thoughtfully support families through their decision-making process.

In addition to admissions, you will serve as an essential operational anchor for our campus by:

• Handling day-to-day inquiries
• Answering phones
• Providing executive support to school leadership
• Organizing key operational tasks to ensure the school runs smoothly

We will provide thorough onboarding and ongoing support as you learn our community and systems. This role offers a base workload of 50% (approx. 21 hours per week), which could be expanded up to 60% depending on the candidate's skills and agreed administrative responsibilities.

While the contract includes statutory Swiss vacation allowance (5 weeks per year), we offer an annualized hours model. This allows you to work increased hours during active school term weeks and busy admissions windows to enjoy additional time off during school holiday periods (exact scheduling agreed individually with the right candidate).

What "Doing a Great Job" Looks Like

• You serve as a memorable, welcoming ambassador for ISR, ensuring every prospective family (both local and international), guest, and visitor experiences authentic warmth, professionalism, and care from their very first interaction.
• Prospective parents feel genuinely supported, well-informed, and reassured from their first inquiry through arrival.
• You guide local and relocating families with authenticity, deep school knowledge, and an attentive, solution-focused attitude.
• You provide reliable, calm, and proactive executive support by managing daily phone calls, handling front-of-house inquiries, organizing operational details, and keeping office routines efficient.
• You collect and verify necessary documentation (school reports, references, authority requirements) cleanly and confidentially, enabling informed admissions decisions that serve our students, the family, and the school.
• You collaborate effectively with pedagogical staff to support new student transition into the school.
• You maintain up-to-date inquiry and enrollment data, supporting school leadership in having reliable forecasts and early visibility into incoming student numbers across all grade levels.

What You'll Bring

• A natural ability to connect with people from both local and diverse international backgrounds, helping all prospective families feel instantly welcome, listened to, and cared for.
• High emotional intelligence, a genuinely collaborative spirit, and an appreciation for the Rheintal region; you thrive in a close-knit team where colleagues support one another and share a common dedication to our school's mission.
• High organizational competence and initiative to support school leadership or organize logistics when needed.
• The ability to transition smoothly between high-focus administrative tasks and warm, face-to-face interactions.
• Digital confidence and a proven track record of mastering new technology platforms, with an eagerness to learn our school management systems.
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, administration, hospitality, or public relations. We value exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills above specific education sector experience, although you should be excited about working in a school.
• Strong communication skills in English (our language of instruction), while being conversational in German is preferred.
• Valid authorization to work in Switzerland and residence within commuting distance to Buchs SG.
• Willingness to undergo background checks for working with children.

Ready to Be the Welcoming Heart of Our School?

If you possess authentic warmth, sharp organizational instincts, and a passion for helping families find their place at ISR, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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