Admissions Interviewer, Part-Time Job at Milton Hershey School in Hershey

Description:

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a part-time Admissions Interviewer to conduct interviews with families who’ve applied for their students’ enrollment. This position works up to 29 hours a week, during business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work.

The position compensates between $26.98 and $36.02 per hour.

The Admissions Interviewer is responsible for:

• Conducting a high volume of interviews with adults applying for their students to enroll.

• Under supervision, administering and interpreting assessments (behavioral, social, and emotional).

• Reviewing student application files, gathering additional relevant information, and preparing reports.

• Providing information to families.

• Collaborating extensively within the department to ensure applications are processed efficiently and accurately.

• This is a mandated reporter role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work.

• At least one year completing assessment interviews in a clinical or school setting.

• Demonstrated sound judgement, particularly when interpreting and evaluating complex information.

• Experience working with families from disadvantaged backgrounds desired.

• Proficient with Microsoft applications, assessment scoring software, and databases.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced and high-volume setting with a high degree of accuracy.

• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.

• Must be willing to actively engage with students and families.

• Bilingual/Spanish fluency a plus.