Job title: The Outdoor Academy Admissions Counselor
Company: Eagle’s Nest Foundation
Job description: Admissions Counselor Job Announcement
The Outdoor Academy- Eagle’s Nest Foundation Pisgah Forest, North CarolinaEagle’s Nest Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is experiential education for young people promoting the natural world and the betterment of human character. Eagle’s Nest supports three programs: The Outdoor Academy, a semester school for high school students from across the country; Eagle’s Nest Camp, a co-ed summer camp for children ages 6-17; and Hante Adventures, a wilderness and cultural adventure program for teenagers.The Outdoor Academy is an accredited semester boarding school for talented 10th and 11th grade high school students located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Approximately 24 students come to The Outdoor Academy each semester from across the country to participate in a hands-on, college preparatory curriculum highlighting environmental stewardship and place-based learning. Students live in a small boarding environment focused on community and character development, and they gain outdoor leadership skills and experience through outdoor expeditions.Summary of Job Description:
The Admissions Counselor is primarily responsible for recruiting qualified students to apply to The Outdoor Academy (OA). To do so, the Admissions Counselor will engage various constituencies including prospective students and parents; sending school faculty, administrators and staff; and other targeted audiences in developing an understanding, appreciation, and enthusiasm for a semester experience at The Outdoor Academy. The Admissions Counselor is often the first OA point of contact for our students. This position requires interpersonal and relationship building skills, strong organization skills, timely record keeping, and the ability to travel. The Admissions Counselor will work with the Admissions Director (AD) to develop and implement in-person, phone, and online outreach strategies, including the creation of print, digital, and social media content. There are periods of time when this job is more heavily administrative and periods that require travel and/or student interaction. Close teamwork with the Admissions Director and the OA Director (OAD) is expected, as well as collaboration on the overall ENF promotional strategy for all programs with the Foundation promotional team (including Camp, Hante, ENF Development staff, and the ENF Marketing Coordinator).Applicants who would contribute to the diversity of The Outdoor Academy community are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with a strong commitment to the work of OA, even those who don’t meet 100% of the “Desired Qualifications” listed below.Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Enthusiasm for educational enrichment programming, holistic education, and the Eagle’s Nest Mission
- Strong public speaking capabilities and refined written communication skills
- Some experience with digital marketing
- Fluency in Google G-Suite , Microsoft programs, and social media platforms. Database management helpful
- Well-developed planning, organization, and leadership skills
- A creative, proactive disposition
- Clear driving record
- Prior experience in an admissions or marketing setting in independent schools or higher education helpful
- Knowledge of the field of residential, outdoor, and /or experiential education preferred
Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with level of qualification and experience. Salary range $35,000 – $36,500
- Contributory Health Insurance; Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance/AD&D Available
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Camp and OA discounts for dependent children
- Remote work option one day per week may be approved by supervisor
Eagle ‘s Nest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, gender ex pression, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, veteran status or any other condition under applicable under federal, state or local law.Powered by JazzHR
Expected salary: $35000 – 36500 per year
Location: Pisgah Forest, NC
Job date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:54:09 GMT
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