Specializing in Middle and High School admissions 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 admissions, enrollment management, recruiting, or independent school teaching/counseling 

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

About University School of Nashville

University School of Nashville is a K-12, independent, all-gender, non-sectarian day school established in 1975 as the successor to Peabody Demonstration School. USN is known for its academic excellence and for its commitment to putting students first. Our student body includes 1,081 students from 55 zip codes in Middle Tennessee as well as 36% students of color with 52 countries of origin represented among our families. Nashville is approximately 38% people of color, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.

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