William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all gender, pre-K-12 independent, day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.

As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference.

William Penn Charter seeks a full-time (10-month) Admissions Officer to begin in the 2023-24 academic year. The successful candidate will perform in a dual role with faculty or staff responsibilities. The Admissions Officer will perform admissions tasks across divisions that ensure a highly responsive and individualized admissions process for families. The Admissions Officer meets with students individually to assess academic readiness for Penn Charter’s classroom.  

The Admissions Officer will lead tours of campus, understand and discuss the admissions process and will serve on admissions committees. The Admissions Officer will meet with families and students and review applications. Discretion is critical in this role, as the work includes personal and financial information of applicants.

As this position splits time between the admissions office and the schoolhouse, the ideal candidate will also be positioned to teach an academic course in the middle or upper school. 

Essential Functions

Recruitment

• Carry out admissions practices that encourage families to consider applying to and enrolling at Penn Charter
• Share information about Penn Charter’s mission and vision to prospective families
• Represent Penn Charter at school visits, conferences, fairs, and other events
• Assist with on-campus, off-campus, and virtual admissions events 
• Understand Penn Charter’s curriculum and highlights to share with prospective families
• Work with faculty and parent representatives to enroll admitted students

Admissions Process

• Determine students’ eligibility for admission and success at Penn Charter
• Review complete applications 
• Communicate with families about admissions process and timelines
• Interview applicants and parents/caregivers
• Participate in admissions committees to make the best decisions for the school and the applicant
• Provide support for and/or supervise short-term projects in the Admissions Office

Other Duties

• Teach 1 academic course (TBD) in fall, 2 academic courses (TBD) in spring or serve in a comparable capacity 
• Facilitate participation of external admissions events such as high school fairs and school visits
• Coordinate standardized testing for prospective students 
• Serve on divisional and school wide committees; attend department and divisional faculty meetings
• Participate in occasional evening and weekend admission and community events
• Proctor recess and lunch duties according to a rotational schedule
• Other duties as assigned by the MS/US Associate Director of Admissions, Division Directors, the Director of Enrollment Management, or their designee

Competencies

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of Quaker education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to support occasional evening and weekend events 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Collaborative and flexible approach to work

Physical Demands

• Intermittent or prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quaker Education and the Religious Society of Friends
• Experience working in a PK-12 school environment or an admissions office

Salary and benefits  

• William Penn Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits including comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. 
• William Penn Charter School is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

We will review application materials on a rolling basis and interview candidates until the position has been filled. 

Prior to hiring, we ask all potential employees to be vaccinated and protected from the life-threatening impact of COVID 19. At Penn Charter we have supported our community's efforts to eradicate the spread of COVID 19 by facilitating access to Covid-19 vaccinations for all current employees and eligible students.

William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.