Admissions Officer- 2 Year Position

The Admission Officer is an entry-level position and serves as a full-time member of the Office of Admission. As a member of the admission faculty, the admission officer will be an integral part of the Academy’s outreach, recruitment and selection of a highly talented and diverse student population.

Full-time, 12 months/year, 40 hours/week, weekend duties and off-campus travel as needed. This position is for a two-year appointment, renewable annually, and comes with on-campus housing. In exchange for housing, this role is expected to participate fully in the residential life of our community. These residential responsibilities are in addition to the core responsibilities of the Admission Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct on-campus and off-campus admission interviews of prospective students and parents
  
• Participate in off-campus recruitment activities and present at various admission events designed to educate prospective families on Phillips Exeter Academy.
  
• Organize recruitment events such as Exeter Evenings
  
• Review admissions applications and serve as a member of the admissions committee.
  
• Support social media accounts for admissions.
  
• Support Director of Multicultural Outreach with Fly-In Program
  
• Perform other duties as needed and as assigned by the Dean of Enrollment.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None

Position Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

• The ideal candidate will have experience with or knowledge of independent residential education.
  
• Admission experience preferable.

Skills & Knowledge

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
  
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and families by building trust and credibility.
  
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  
• Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention to detail necessary for successful planning and execution.
  
• Proficient in MS Office.
  
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
  
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
  
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years)
2. Clean Driving record (reviewed annually)