Position: Admissions Officer
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Date Posted: March 14, 2017
Position Summary: Oak Ridge Military Academy is accepting applications for an experienced Admissions Adviser. This Admissions Adviser would serve as a member of Oak Ridge Military Academy's Advancement Team and would help develop and implement a strategic plan to identify, recruit, enroll, and re-enroll qualified Cadets for Oak Ridge Military Academy. Admissions Advisers represent Oak Ridge Military Academy at events held on- and off-campus. A strong candidate will also be able to participate in on-going marketing efforts to drive the overall efforts of the Academy. He/She will maintain frequent contact with students, parents, and community members, both locally and around the world.
Primary responsibilities include following established marketing and recruiting strategies and recruitment activities to achieve enrollment goals in a college-preparatory, military-style Academy. The applicant must be an energetic, goal-oriented person who can communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing (both electronically and on paper.) This position also requires exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicant must also be comfortable meeting enrollment goals on a monthly and semester basis. Applicants must have strong computer literacy, particularly in working with information databases.
About Oak Ridge Military Academy: Oak Ridge Military Academy’ is a college preparatory school dedicated to providing rigorous individualized learning for young men and women in grades 7 through 12. Using a traditional military-like structure, ORMA Cadets grow not only as students, but also as leaders who understand the value of service to others.
Founded in 1852, Oak Ridge Military Academy has a tremendous tradition as a leader in military boarding education. Our strong Alumni base, and designation as the “official military academy of North Carolina,” provides a strong foundation on which the Director of Development and Alumni Relations can build.
Job Requirements:
· A bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year institution of higher learning; Degree in business, marketing, sales, social science, or a related field preferred.
· Minimum of two (2) years Admissions, Sales, and/or Marketing experience and knowledge of current trends and practices in the field
· Demonstrated ability to think creatively to leverage maximum return on investment, even with limited resources
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Organizational and clerical skills, including computer application skills
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with accuracy
· Military experience preferred but not required
· Being conversant in Chinese or Portuguese is also a plus, but not required
· Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable
Essential Functions:
· Create Strategic Plan for attracting students with the right academic qualifications, from target high schools, groups, and through cooperation with Alumni and Parents
· Set goals regarding inquiries, applications, campus visitors, accepted students and enrolled students
· Meet with students and families for campus tours to explain application process, scholarship opportunities, and answers all questions
· Source opportunities for Open Houses/Receptions within ORMA's strategic plan and budget
· Travel occasionally throughout the year to promote to promote Oak Ridge and to meet with prospective students and their families
· Manage evaluation of all completed files; makes initial admit/deny/waitlist decisions for prospective students in cooperation with other ORMA staff
· Handle assigned duties during Advancement Events during the year: Open Houses, Alumni Events, Parades, In-Processing, etc.
· Contribute to Advancement Team efforts by assisting other members as needed
· Maintain positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, Alumni, faculty, co-workers and managers
Review of applications will beginimmediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send your Resume and Letter of Interest via email to Carmen Freeman at. For additional information, call 336-643-4131.
Oak Ridge Military Academy is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. It is the school's policy to employ faculty and staff on the basis of their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and ability to perform essential functions of the job. Decisions regarding recruitment, selection, placement, and continued employment are based on job-related criteria without regard to the individual's veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to give preference in employment to persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours.