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