Posted: 20-Aug-24
Location: Tarrytown, New York
Type: Part Time
Salary: $30/hour
Categories:
Admissions Interviewer
Hackley School
Job Description
The Admissions Interviewer is a seasonal staff position responsible for supporting all aspects of the admissions process during the height of the admissions season between October and March for 3 days a week. This role will work with the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, the Director of Enrollment Management, and other members of the Admissions Team to help the School meet short- and long-term enrollment goals identified by School Leadership and the Board of Trustees.
Hackley’s four core values are Enter Here to Be and Find a Friend, United We Help One Another, Character Above Intellect, and Go Forth and Spread Beauty and Light. The ideal candidate embodies these values and models them for others.
Reporting Structure
The Admissions Interviewer reports to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management and is a member of the Admissions Team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, required
- Minimum of two years experience in independent school admissions office, or equivalent experience
- A working knowledge of office technology such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, Forms, Canva and Zoom Meetings and Webinars
- Experience with Veracross, preferred
- Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
- Highly effective organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin, preferred
- Experience with social media platforms, preferred
- Demonstrates discretion and good judgment along with a high level of integrity and ethical standards
- Flexibility, growth mindset, and desire to learn new skills
Specific Responsibilities
The Admissions Interviewer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Promoting Hackley to prospective families on and off campus and virtually.
- Conducting interviews with applicants and their parents
- Attending Admissions Team meetings and working with the Admissions Team.
- Communicating promptly, effectively, and positively with families through all stages of the admissions process in-person and by phone and email.
- Reading applicant files and serving as a member of divisional Admissions Committees.
- Partnering with the Admissions Team to help coordinate Admissions events and provide support with administrative office tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary and Benefits
This position is a 6-month role (from October - March) working approximately 12-24-hours per week. The salary is paid at a rate of $30 per hour. Hours and days to be agreed upon by the candidate and Director of Enrollment Management.
Interested candidates can complete the application here.
About Hackley School:
Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.
Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12. Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.
Hackley offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive 403(b) retirement plan, support for professional development and continuing education, meals in our dining hall, and much more. Learn more about Hackley at www.hackleyschool.org.