Admissions Officer & Recruiter - MVSO at The Mount Vernon School – Atlanta, Georgia

Since 1972, The Mount Vernon School has been shaping the future of education, serving over 1,250 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.

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.

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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• 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.

• 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 School’s 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.