Admissions Interview Associate

Summary of Responsibilities

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 2-4 days a week. This role will work with the Associate 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.

Reporting Structure

The Admissions Interviewer reports to the Associate Director of Enrollment Management and is a member of the Admissions Team. 

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.
• Attending Admissions Team Retreats in May.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Minimum of two years experience in independent school admissions office, or equivalent experience working with children and/or families in a school setting
• 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
• Experience interviewing applicants and reviewing applications for school admission 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

Salary and Benefits

This position is a 6-month, non-benefit eligible role (from October - March) working approximately 12-24-hours per week. The salary is paid at a rate of $32 per hour. Hours and days to be agreed upon by the candidate and Director of Enrollment Management. 

About Hackley School

Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 25 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 challenges students 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.