Washington, Connecticut
Brooklyn, New York
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 12-May-25
Location: Lakeville, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
Department: Admission and Financial Aid
Reports To: Senior Assistant Director of Admission
FLSA: Exempt
Designation: Administrative Faculty, 1.0 FTE
Schedule: Full-time, 10 months
Housing: Provided
Duration: 2-Year Internship beginning Academic Year 2025–2026
Position Summary:
Are you a driven college graduate who excelled in collegiate athletics and now seeks a role where your passion for both education and sports can make a tangible difference? At The Hotchkiss School, we are looking for a dynamic Admission Fellow who can bring their experience participating in collegiate-level athletics to our Admission Office. This fellowship offers a blend of hands-on experience learning and participating in student admission recruitment and the exciting opportunity to directly support and mentor our college-bound athletes as a coach. If you're ready to launch your career in a stimulating and supportive environment where your diverse talents will be valued and grown, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at one of the nation's leading boarding schools.
The fellow will assist with interviewing prospective students, travel, review files, and manage event-based projects that support the recruitment of mission-appropriate students for Hotchkiss. Moreover, the fellow will serve a meaningful role in athletics, supporting one or more high-priority teams where your prior experience in teamwork, communication, administration, and athletics will have a direct impact on recruitment, training, and coaching college-bound athletes.
Located in the scenic northwest corner of Connecticut, The Hotchkiss School is a community in which faculty and staff members build careers and grow as professionals. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop faculty and staff members who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Collectively, we are dedicated to supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of 600 students who come from around the country and the world.
Hotchkiss provides a comprehensive benefit package, and a variety of insurance offerings, including, health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA options, and retirement benefits through TIAA. Full-time faculty are housed by the school. In addition, Faculty are encouraged to enjoy meals in our dining hall while school is in session.
Key Admission Responsibilities:
General admission responsibilities include conducting interviews with prospective students and families; reviewing files and evaluating candidates; being an ambassador and representative of the School, leading informational sessions for prospective families and targeted recruitment travel, for a designated geographic region.
- Assist with daily interviews, travel, and file review of applicants to Hotchkiss.
- Support the coordination and execution of campus visit programs, information sessions, and open houses.
- Work closely with athletics to support recruitment and yield on high-impact athletes.
- Assist with outreach and communication efforts, including email campaigns and social media content.
- Participate in special projects as assigned by the admissions staff.
General Faculty Responsibilities
Hotchkiss faculty participate actively in all aspects of community life through service in Hotchkiss’ residential, advising, and co-curricular programs. Typical responsibilities of a full-time faculty member at Hotchkiss include administrative responsibilities in Admission, coaching two seasons of a co-curricular team, regular duty in our residential program, and periodic participation in faculty committees and/or as an advisor to student clubs. Full-time faculty members are generally expected to obtain a public service endorsement on their CT driver's license within the first year of employment, so that they may drive students in school vehicles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in any area is required.
- Proven track record as an experienced athlete or coach with demonstrated ability to effectively coach and mentor student-athletes.
- Dependable and organized.
- Comfortable speaking to diverse audiences.
- A desire to support the learning and growth of high school-aged students.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.
- Excellent reading comprehension skills to enable effective processing of a high volume of applications.
- Exceptional planning, time management and organization skills.
Additional Information:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this description. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.