Job Description

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 Bishop’s School seeks a part-time, seasonal admissions interviewer beginning in November 2025 with an expected end date in December 2025. 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 Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, 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 15-20 hours per week. 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 individual and group interviews with prospective students and families 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.
• Document interviews promptly and thoroughly after each interview. Write-up should address the student’s/family’s potential fit with, and character and readiness for the School.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of integrity in a highly-sensitive process.
• Exercise sound judgement in all admissions-related interactions. 
• Represent the school positively and professionally in all communications.
• Quickly acquire knowledge of the School’s academic and co-curricular offerings, while staying up to date on campus news.
• Maintain open communication with the Admissions Office Manager who schedules interviews.
• Perform, with a team approach, 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 experience working in an office or professional environment.
• Prior experience in education, admissions, counseling, or related field.
• Ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and age groups (grades 6- 12).
• 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
• Knowledge of The Bishop’s School is a plus
• Other language fluency, such as Chinese or Spanish, is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, during admissions season.

Core Competencies:

• Uphold the School’s Core Values.
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
• Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
• Comply with School’s time reporting policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Role Specific Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Active listening
• Verbal & writing skills
• Interviewing skills
• Student Engagement
• Professional Judgment
• Clear communication
• Time Management
• Dependability/punctuality
• Flexibility and initiative
• Discretion and Confidentiality
• Relationship Building
• Observation Skills

Application Deadline

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.

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work, Ongoing contract, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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