Chief Admissions Officer manages overall college admission program. Develops and executes strategic recruitment and communication plan to ensure college's enrollment goals. Being a Chief Admissions Officer may take part in graduate school admissions and the scholarship administrations. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Chief Admissions Officer typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Chief Admissions Officer manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Chief Admissions Officer typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
University School of Nashville
Admissions Officer
Reports to: Director of Enrollment
Schedule: 7:30am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, occasional evenings and weekends required
Purpose: Specializing in Lower School and to support the Office of Enrollment in advancing the mission of our K-12 school; to participate in all areas of recruitment, evaluation, enrollment of new students each year, and to assist in the day-to-day admissions operations.
Responsibilities
Represent the school and its program to prospective families through tours, meetings, fairs, and other community events
Develop and maintain relationships with applicant families by providing counsel throughout the admissions process
Maintain communication and follow-up with applicant families in a timely manner, via phone and email
Help recruit and manage student and parent volunteers in support of the admissions process
Help manage scheduling of tours, shadow visits, student interviews, and assessments
Assist in event planning, including Preview Day, ISEE, school visits, and new student/family welcomes
Read all files in appropriate divisional admissions committees
Attend weekly staff meetings, appropriate faculty/staff meetings, and School Renewal committee meetings
Help with the on-boarding process for new families
Help evaluate and improve the admissions process
Attend school events to maintain a demonstrable understanding of and appreciation for the school’s programs
Assume additional duties as determined by the Director of Enrollment
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Two to three years of experience in work that requires a commitment to helping others
Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual or multilingual is desirable
Integrity and a sense of humor
Keen understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Attention to detail, with strong collaborative and organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of and appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Proficiency with technology, including databases and spreadsheets
Ability to collect and interpret data and trends
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced setting
Excitement for working with children
Ability to work tight deadlines
Proven dedication to achieving objectives through adaptable problem-solving
The School
University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.
USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings over 108 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.
In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.
Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:
Cover Letter
Resume