Description

At The Mount Vernon School, students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. As a leading visionary independent school in the country, Mount Vernon’s “blue ocean” brand of innovation has emerged over the last decade, impacting schools in the US and across the globe through MV Ventures, a research, strategy, and consulting division of the School. In addition, the School has established partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and civic environments to share our innovation. Our goal is to design a better world, so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready.

The Team 

The Admissions Team engages prospective families through digital and on-campus experiences that help tell the story of the School and guide interested candidates through the admissions process. Using a people-centered approach, each candidate’s experience is personalized. Quality, integrity, and innovation drive this team and ensure a top-notch experience for everyone interested in learning more about The Mount Vernon School.

The Role

The Admissions Team is seeking a team member to support the School’s enrollment goals by stewarding prospective families through the admissions process. This role engages with prospective primarily Preschool-Grade 5 families, providing timely, thorough, and persuasive communication about the people, programs, and opportunities at The Mount Vernon School. The ideal candidate possesses a positive attitude, superior interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to the Mount Vernon mission.

What a typical week looks like: Role & Responsibilities 

• Represent the School at receptions, school fairs, and community events
• Strategize plans for cultivating Lower Campus inquiries and leads
• Serve as a point of contact for Lower Campus prospective families, guiding them through the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment
• Coordinate and plan all Lower Campus events and student visits
• Stay current on the daily life of the School, including school events, curriculum updates, student highlights, and attending Lower Campus faculty meetings
• Assist in the management of marketing, including website updates
• Communicate with prospective families, address inquiries, and provide information about the admissions process.
• Support the mission and vision of the School by acting as a brand ambassador and representative

What we are looking for: Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments 
• Demonstrates quality, accuracy, and professionalism
• Culturally proficient and equity literate
• Builds relationships and culture through effective communication 
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Mac/Apple OS

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 5 years of professional work experience (preferably in education/admissions)
• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive, discreet, and mature manner
• Available to work non-traditional hours and weekends (e.g., Open House, school fairs, community presentations, etc.)
• Experience with Ravenna, Veracross, or other admissions systems (preferred)
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.