Employment

List of 3 items.

• Director of International Admissions

   

  Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management

  
  

  Vermont Academy seeks a dynamic, energetic, and organized individual to serve as Director of International Admissions. This position will collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management to determine and execute the school's international recruitment strategy. The Director of International Admissions will initiate and oversee marketing, recruitment and selection of students with international citizenship living abroad. The position will also coordinate efforts across the school regarding the enrollment and retention of international students. This position is a full-time, twelve-month position.

  
  

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  

  Recruitment (50%): Coordinate the recruitment of international students. Develop and maintain a network of recruitment contacts at schools and agencies abroad. Expand and steward the partnerships with agencies abroad that work with international students. Develop targeted international student recruitment efforts involving appropriate audiences of the school. Plan and execute approximately eight weeks of travel to recruit students. 

  
  Admissions Process and Visits (30%): Coordinate campus visits for international students or recruitment partners. Read and vote on admissibility of candidates for admission to the school with a primary emphasis on those applying from outside the US. Interview and evaluate prospective international applicants. Lead on-campus information sessions and campus visits. Assist in domestic recruitment efforts when needed, including on-campus and off-campus events, visits and interviews.

  
  International Student Support (10%): Collaborate with the Dean’s office in arranging and confirming international student plans and needs during vacations. Support of international students and families as needed. Lead retention efforts specifically with international students in mind. Organize and execute our international student orientation each Fall. Serve as a designated school official for SEVIS.

  
  Administrative Functions (10%): Handle correspondence with students, parents, consultants, and other constituencies. Keep abreast of pertinent developments at Vermont Academy, in the international boarding school space, and in the field of professional admission work. Residential and coaching duties as assigned. Perform other and related duties as required or assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management.

  
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years of experience in admission or related field. Experience recruiting internationally preferred, but not required. Valid driver’s license and passport required.

  Skills: Must be highly organized, flexible, independent and energetic in balancing multiple priorities. A successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Fluency in English required. Familiarity with a language other English is a plus, but not required.
  
  

  Other: The school is open to thinking about this position in innovative ways including remote employment.
  
  

  Please send a current resume and cover letter to wsamuels@vermontacademy.org  in order for your application to be considered for this position. 

  
  

  Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

  
  

   

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• Nurse

  We are seeking a registered nurse to work 24 – 36 hours per week and one weekend per month during the academic year. 

  
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  

  • Assessment, triage and treatment of acute illness and injury
  • Medication administration and management
  • Coordination and management of student health issues and communication with faculty, parents and health care providers.

  Miniumum requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, current Vermont RN license, CPR certification required. 
  • Three or more years of school nursing, primary care and/or emergency room experience preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for and comfort with adolescents, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team, are essential.

  To apply: 
  
  Please send letter of interest and resume to: 
  
  

  Robin Patch, MA, BSN, RN

  Director of Health Services

  Vermont Academy

  10 Long Walk, P.O. Box 500

  Saxtons River, VT 05154

  rpatch@vermontacademy.org

   

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• Head Athletic Trainer

  Vermont Academy is seeking a full-time head athletic trainer. This person provides medical coverage for athletes during practices and sporting events in conjunction with the part-time athletic trainer.
  
  The head athletic trainer is responsible for coordinating care between student athletes and consulting orthopedic providers and functions as the campus emergency services coordinator. The head athletic trainer works closely with the athletic director, coaches, and the Health Services staff. 
  
  Responsibilities include:
  

  • injury prevention
  • wellness-support
  • strength and conditioning training
  • evaluation of injuries
  • care of emergent and acute injuries and rehabilitation.

  Additional dormitory and academic responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 
  
  Requirements:
  Quality applicants will demonstrate an enthusiasm for and comfort with adolescents as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
  

  • 3+ years of experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree, BOC certification, CPR certification required.

  To apply:
  Please send letter of interest and resume to: 

  Robin Patch, MA, BSN, RN

  Director of Health Services

  Vermont Academy

  10 Long Walk, P.O. Box 500

  Saxtons River, VT 05154

  rpatch@vermontacademy.org

   

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