Washington, D.C.
Studio City, California
Greenwich, Connecticut
Posted: 12-Aug-24
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Part Time
Salary: $25.60 per hour
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Required Education:
About Shady Hill School:
For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The central subject methodology, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. We believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all and we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision.
About the position:
The Admission Tour Guide/Interviewer gives campus tours and interviews prospective parents. They are integral members of the Admission Team and support the Admission Office with information sessions, tours and other events occurring throughout the year. The Office welcomes hundreds of families during the Admission season, processes applications for these families, and is the first and most critical point of contact for an experience with Shady Hill. As a member of the Admissions Team, this position will play a key role in the recruitment of a diverse student population defined by our Diversity Mission Statement. The Admission Tour Guide/Interviewer duties include conducting information sessions, tours, and parent/guardian interviews as part of a positive and engaging admissions process. This is a seasonal position from late September through March and not eligible for benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Give tours to prospective parents
- Conduct parent/guardian interview both on campus and virtually
- Attend and participate in admission events
- Write and submit interview evaluation forms
- Attend and participate in admission meetings, as needed
- Represent Shady Hill to prospective families and support all recruitment efforts
- Provide administrative support to the Admission Office, as needed
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent cultural competency and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop positive, professional relationships with colleagues and families
- Strong organizational skills
- Enthusiasm for sharing information about educational programs and the Shady Hill School community
- Punctuality and dependability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Google Suite and with Zoom
- Ability to work occasional weekends as necessary
How to Apply:
To apply, please send an email expressing interest in the position as it relates to the skills and abilities section of the job description, to apply@shs.org. Be sure to include “Admission Tour Guide/Interviewer” in the subject line of the e-mail.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.
COVID 19 Protocols: All Shady Hill employees are required to provide proof of vaccination and to observe campus COVID protocols. All health and safety protocols are subject to change based on state, local and CDC guidelines and at the discretion of the Health and Safety Team.