Admissions Officer & Recruiter - MVSO
Admissions Officer & Recruiter - MVSO
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Job Description
Since 1972 The Mount Vernon School has been shaping the future of education serving over 1250 students from Preschool through Grade 12 on a 40-acre campus in Atlanta GA. Grounded in Christian values Mount Vernon empowers learners to become college-ready globally competitive and engaged citizen leaders. As the cornerstone of the Mount Vernon Organization the School fosters a culture of inquiry innovation and impact. Expanding its reach through Mount Vernon School Online (MVSO) the online division of the Upper School and MV Ventures its pioneering research and educational consultancy the Mount Vernon Organization is fulfilling its mission to design a better world. By delivering transformative value to its community Mount Vernon continues to shape education for generations to come.
Mount Vernon School Online
Launched in 2022 Mount Vernon made their sought-after Upper School Competency-based curriculum available in a digital and asynchronous format for students to access anytime and take anywhere. In the spring of 2023 MVSO was available for enrolling students from Grades 9 - 12 offering over 160 courses and allowing students to learn at their own pace with regular teacher check-ins. MVSO now serves a diverse student body including student-athletes performers homeschool families international students gifted learners and those with health or mobility challenges. In 2024 MVSO graduated its first two students who went on to attend UGA and the University of Alabama.
MVSO has the potential to serve a global audience with unlimited forecasted growth for years to come.
The Role
MVSO seeks a driven Admissions Officer & Recruiter to develop partnerships and students to scale our virtual independent school for grades 9-12 positioning it as a category leader in online education. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in recruitment enrollment and business development with a proven ability to build strategic partnerships and foster exceptional student retention.
The Admissions Officer will play a vital role in growing the community by collaborating with external partners to build admissions pipelines and amplify brand recognition within the virtual education and self-directed learning communities. Reporting to the Head of School and in close collaboration with the MVS Admissions and Marketing teams the MVSO Admissions Officer will oversee a talented team that includes the Director of MVSO and the Dean of Students.
This individual is responsible for identifying engaging and enrolling mission-aligned students and families through personalized outreach compelling storytelling and high-touch relationship-building. As a key ambassador of the Mount Vernon School Online experience the Admissions Officer must thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment and be energized by sharing a bold vision of education with diverse audiences.
This hybrid position offers flexibility to work remotely but requires availability for on-site events and meetings in Atlanta GA. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven leader to shape the future of virtual education at MVSO.
Vision for Success
With our Atlanta-based Upper School at capacity the CEO and Board of Directors have a bold vision to 10x the success of our online school. With students currently enrolled in full time part-time and hybrid capacities we envision scaling our online school to new markets and working with partners who can help improve the quality and adoption of MVSO. We seek to be a leader in the virtual high school marketplace offering a unique and innovative experience that is easily accessible and transforms on demand learning. This success will not only be a revenue-driver for The Mount Vernon Organization but help us fulfill our strategic goal of developing an adaptive organization with diverse networks engaged students connected parents and a high performing faculty & staff.
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Responsibilities
- Enrollment Management Drive student recruitment and retention strategy/initiatives and achieve enrollment goals through effective marketing and community engagement strategies.
- Student Recruitment & Outreach Develop and implement strategic outreach plans to identify and attract prospective families nationwide. Represent Mount Vernon Online at virtual and in-person events school fairs and conferences. Establish relationships with feeder schools community organizations and educational partners.
- Admissions Counseling & Relationship Management Guide families through every stage of the admissions process with empathy professionalism and clarity. Conduct virtual interviews and information sessions for prospective students and parents. Maintain accurate records and communications in the admissions CRM (Ravenna).
- Marketing & Communications Collaborate with the Brand team to create targeted campaigns email sequences and social media content that highlight the unique value of Mount Vernon Online. Share compelling stories student testimonials and program highlights that resonate with prospective families.
- Data Analysis & Reporting Monitor applicant trends demographic insights and conversion metrics to inform strategy. Prepare regular reports on progress toward enrollment goals and outreach effectiveness.
Core Competencies
- Excellence in building relationships & culture through effective communication
- Entrepreneurial systems thinker
- Ability to scale capacity manage projects and build regenerative processes/systems
- Experience aligning resources & processes with organizational priorities
- Experiencing collecting & analyzing data for real-time decision-making
- Demonstrates quality accuracy and professionalism
- Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to learning
- Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
- Track record of success in sales or recruitment
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment or admission roles preferably within online or independent school settings.
- Demonstrated success in meeting enrollment targets and driving student retention.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
- Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the Schools discretion.
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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Employment Type
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