Admissions Interviewer

1 month ago

San Diego, California, United States The Bishop's School Full time

About The Bishop's School

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop's School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop's is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year's applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.

Compensation: $25/hour

Position Summary Description

The part-time seasonal admissions interviewer will be joining a dynamic admissions team responsible for recruiting, selecting and enrolling a talented group of middle and high school students. This person will have the opportunity to be the face of the School while engaging with prospective families. They will be responsible for being a positive and professional representative of the School, interviewing prospective students on campus or virtually, answering questions from prospective parents/guardians, and writing interview reports in a timely manner. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, this part-time interviewer will play a critical role in the assessment of a student's candidacy; the interview is an important component of the holistic application review process, determining whether the prospective students and their families are mission- and values-aligned with the School.

Interviews are primarily offered within the school day, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional virtual interviews possible in the evenings as well as on occasional weekends depending on the interviewer's availability. The part-time interviewer's schedule will be set in advance based on availability, but they must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Must be able to work during the admissions season, October through February. Training in interviewing, interview report-writing, the admissions process, the School, and implicit bias will be provided in onboarding sessions.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:

  • Conduct 10-15 admissions interviews per week in a professional and courteous manner;
  • Foster a warm and inviting atmosphere for prospective students and their families, engaging with them to understand their backgrounds/interests and assessing their compatibility with the School community;
  • Provide accurate and authentic answers to questions from prospective students and their families about the School's academic and extracurricular programs, culture and community, and selection process;
  • Complete a detailed write-up that addresses the student's/ family's potential fit with the School following each interview in a timely fashion;
  • Maintain confidentiality and a high level of integrity in a highly-sensitive process;
  • Quickly acquire knowledge of the School's academic and co-curricular offerings, while staying up to date on campus news;
  • Remain customer-service focused and flexible in day to day office operations;
  • Maintain open communication with Admissions Office Manager who schedules interviews;
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

An Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with independent school or college/university admissions is strongly preferred
  • At least 2 years of professional experience
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • A firm commitment to provide exemplary services in a demanding and fast-paced environment
  • Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace and Zoom
  • Desire to learn and grow as an admissions professional
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness and commitment to confidentiality
  • Demonstrate proven record of project management and self-reliance
  • Knowledge of The Bishop's School is strongly preferred
  • Other language fluency, such as Chinese or Spanish, is a plus

Core Competencies:

  • Uphold the School's Core Values
  • Demonstrate professionalism and tact
  • Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates
  • Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned

Role Specific Competencies:

  • People skills
  • Active listening
  • Verbal & writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependability/punctuality
  • Flexibility and initiative


Application Deadline

Applications received before August 18, 2024 are preferred. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.


Please do not contact the school directly.

EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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