Working at Asheville School is like no other experience. Faculty and staff members are fully a part of our small community—most Asheville School employees live on campus alongside colleagues and students and lead or participate in school events.
Every action undertaken by the faculty and staff at Asheville School supports our mission and upholds our core values: to prepare our students for college and for life and to provide an atmosphere in which all members of a diverse, engaged, and purposefully small school community appreciate and strive for excellence—an atmosphere that nurtures character and fosters the development of mind, body and spirit.
Our core values are those of perseverance, integrity, respect and compassion. Asheville School employees work to demonstrate, uphold and teach those values to our students.
Asheville School hires faculty and staff positions. All teaching positions are designated as faculty positions.
Faculty Information
Faculty members at Asheville School serve a purpose that is better described as a “calling” than as a “job.” They hold many roles and responsibilities beyond those of classroom teaching.
Most Asheville School faculty members live on campus and have responsibilities in our residential life program, either by working as a hall parent or serving dorm and study hall duties throughout the week. They also coach a sport or lead non-athletic afternoon activities.
Faculty members who thrive at Asheville School are passionate about their class subject, afternoon activities, and the growth and development of the adolescents under their care.
Asheville School teachers typically teach three to four sections of their class subject, coach or lead two seasons of a sport or afternoon activity during the school year, serve as advisors to a small group of students to monitor their progress and help them succeed, participate in our service program by leading community service projects on and off campus, are required to be present for school events and family-style seated meals for weekday lunches and Thursday dinners, sponsor and chaperone weekend activities, and take on weekly dorm or study hall duties.
It is a busy and rewarding schedule. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and benefits package, many faculty members live in housing on campus at no cost. Asheville School also offers tuition support for advanced degrees and supports professional development opportunities for faculty members throughout the year.
Staff Information
Staff positions at Asheville School are typically in our administrative offices and have a more classic daily schedule than those of our faculty members. While staff members do not have the residential or advisory responsibilities of faculty members, they are an integral part of our community and are invited to take part in all aspects of life at Asheville School.
If there are no openings currently available you can send a letter of interest along with your résumé to the Director of Human Resources at HR@ashevilleschool.org.
Current Openings
- Administrative Assistant (School Administration)
- Athletic Trainer (Athletics and Afternoon Activities Department)
- Chief Financial and Operations Officer (School Administration)
- Computer Science Teacher (Math Department)
- Driver (Health Center Department)
- Maintenance Worker (Facilities Department)
- Multi-Media Content Creator (Marketing & Communications Department)
- Office Manager (Admission Department)
- Staff Accountant (Business Office)
Administrative Assistant (School Administration)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails. Our regular employees enjoy a competitive salary that is commensurate with the successful applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits, paid leave, and the opportunity to participate in a 403(b) retirement program.
Summary
The Administrative Assistant provides confidential, consistent, and professional support to the Head of School, Associate Head of School, and the Assistant Head of School- Dean of Students and their respective departments. Possessing excellent communication, people, and organizational skills as well as an ability to anticipate the needs of these offices, the Administrative Assistant takes initiative to make the work of these offices more efficient. Responsibilities include coordinating daily administrative office activities while providing high quality customer service.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as a campus switchboard operator during the school day.
- Serve as facilitator of Orah and its operations.
- Field/consolidate attendance and discipline reports.
- Coordinate student transportation arrangements related to school breaks.
- Coordinate Dorm Room Movers logistics.
- Coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflow.
- Maintain familiarity with Asheville School policies and personnel and stay abreast of associated changes.
- Perform duties and responsibilities of a complex, responsible, and confidential nature with discretion and sound judgment.
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with leadership team, co-workers, students, alums, and parents.
Secondary Duties
- Other duties as needed to support the smooth operations of the administrative offices.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- High level of integrity and discretion with the ability to exercise independent judgment for routine decision-making.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills that include the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Must be a team player, patient, and kind.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least three years of experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Condition of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to pre-employment and on-going background checks.
Work Setting & Environmental Factors
The Administrative Assistant primarily works in a private office with consistent, comfortable temperatures, but may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- See, talk, and hear.
- Stand, sit, and move between offices on the same hall.
- Use close vision, color vision, and have the ability to adjust focus.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch; move between buildings on campus; and lift up to 20 pounds.
Application Information & Applicant Notice
Position is open until filled. Email cover letter and resume to HR@AshevilleSchool.org.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828- 254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Athletic Trainer (Athletics and Afternoon Activities Department)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails. Our regular employees enjoy a competitive salary that is commensurate with the successful applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits, paid leave, and the opportunity to participate in a 403(b) retirement program.
Summary
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services, under the direction of the Team Physician. The Athletic Trainer renders services and treatment for the student- athlete, in collaboration with physicians, school nurses, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sport coaches, school counselor, school administrators, and parents/guardians.
This position promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors with effective education and communication to enhance wellness and minimize the risk of injury and illness; implements systematic, evidence-based examinations and assessments to formulate valid clinical diagnoses and determine patients’ plan of care; integrates best practices in immediate and emergency care for optimal outcomes; rehabilitates and reconditions injuries, illnesses and general medical conditions with the goal of achieving optimal activity level based on core concepts (i.e. knowledge and skillsets fundamental to all aspects of therapeutic interventions) using the applications of therapeutic exercise, modality devices and manual techniques; and integrates best practices in policy construction and implementation, documentation, and basic business practices to promote optimal patient care and employee well-being.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion
- Identify risk factors by administering assessment, pre-participation examination and other screening instruments, and reviewing individual and group history and injury surveillance data.
- Implement plans to aid in risk reduction using currently accepted and applicable guidelines
- Educate individuals and stakeholders about the appropriate use of personal equipment.
- Minimize the risk of injury and illness by monitoring and implementing plans to comply with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures for physical environments and equipment.
- Facilitate individual and group safety by monitoring and responding to environmental conditions (e.g. weather, surface, etc)
- Optimize wellness (e.g. social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, physical) for individuals and groups.
Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis
- Obtain an individual’s history through observation, interview and review of relevant records to assess injuries and illness and identify comorbidities
- Perform a physical examination that includes diagnostic testing to formulate differential diagnoses
- Formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting history and the physical examination to determine the appropriate course of action.
- Interpret signs and symptoms of injuries, illnesses or other conditions that require referral, utilizing medical history and physical examination to ensure appropriate care
- Educate patients and appropriate stakeholders about clinical findings, prognosis and plan of care to optimize outcomes and encourage compliance.
Immediate and Emergency Care
- Establish EAPs to guide appropriate and unified response to events and optimize outcomes.
- Triage to determine if conditions, injuries or illnesses are life-threatening
- Implement appropriate emergency and immediate care procedures to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality
- Implement referral strategies to facilitate the timely transfer of care.
Therapeutic Intervention
- Optimize patient outcomes by developing, evaluating and updating the plan of care
- Educate patients and appropriate stakeholders using pertinent information to optimize treatment and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Administer therapeutic exercises to patients using appropriate techniques and procedures to aid recovery to optimal function.
- Administer therapeutic devices to patients using appropriate techniques and procedures to aid recovery to optimal function
- Determine patients’ functional status using appropriate techniques and procedures to return to optimal activity level
- Administer therapeutic interventions for general medical conditions to aid recovery to optimal function.
Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility
- Evaluate organizational personal and stakeholder outcomes
- Develop policies, procedures and strategies to address risks and organizational needs
- Practice within local, state and national regulations, guidelines, recommendations and professional standards.
- Use established documentation procedures to ensure best practice
- Manage health records utilizing online software.
Secondary Duties
- Clean and disinfect athletic training room and other spaces and equipment within the athletic department.
- Schedule, coordinate, and provide transportation for off-campus appointments.
- Provide medical coverage for practices, games and tournaments.
- Precept college-level athletic training students.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the smooth operations of the athletics program.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or directly related field.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina. Proof of licensure to be submitted no later than August 1, 2022.
- Substantive, related experience in interscholastic high school and/or collegiate sports setting.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications, which include secure online health records management.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Demonstrated commitment to the highest customer service standards and procedures.
- Must be a team player, patient, and kind.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least three years of experience in a similar role.
- Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to pre-employment background check and follow-up background checks.
Work Setting & Environmental Factors
Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require strict adherence to basic safety precautions. Work may involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Walk, stand, and sit.
- Talk and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, and have the ability to adjust focus.
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Climb or balance.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up very heavy equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move very heavy equipment.
Application Information/Applicant Notice:
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HR@AshevilleSchool.org. This position is open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Chief Financial and Operations Officer (School Administration)
Founded in 1900, Asheville School is a private, coeducational, boarding and day school in Asheville, North Carolina. The School currently enrolls 299 students in grades nine through twelve. The rigorous academic program is complimented by robust athletic, artistic, outdoor, and extra-curricular offerings. 100% of graduates are accepted as competitive or very competitive colleges and universities.
Summary
The CFOO provides financial and operational leadership in the highest quality manner to the School. The CFOO establishes a clear and positive culture and provides balanced leadership with authenticity, respect for others, high emotional intelligence, flexibility, innovation, collaboration, trust building and integrity. They proactively drive the organization to a higher level of performance, efficiency, and growth through inspired action and commitment. The CFOO reports directly to the Head of School.
The CFOO will be an excellent listener and communicator who can be highly effective both one-on-one, in groups and even as a public speaker when necessary. The CFOO possesses a high-level of professional business acumen and a broad management skillset and is effective at operating in a private, independent school and non-profit organization by effectively managing all financial matters including revenue, expenditures, and financial support. Ensures that the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented financially and operationally in a strong, positive image to all relevant stakeholders.
The CFOO reports directly to the Head of School and is responsible for the fiscal operations of the School, as well as the operating and infrastructure systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- The budget process, financial management and financial results;
- Human resource management;
- Investment oversight;
- Regulatory issues and risk management;
- Leadership of the strategic planning process for the School;
- An integral member of the Financial Aid committee;
- Manage the School’s tech infrastructure support;
- Special project leadership such as COVID response;
- Facilities management;
- Housekeeping (outsourced);
- Security; (outsourced);
- Food service (outsourced).
The CFOO provides primary support to the Finance, Audit & Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Plant & Infrastructure, and Investment Committees of the Board.
The CFOO leads, supervise, and manages the Comptroller, the Director of Facilities, the Director of Technology, the Director of Human Resources, the School Store manager, and the team members for each of these areas. They oversee the outsourced contracts for security, housekeeping services and food service.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and either a CPA certificate or an MBA or Masters of Accounting and 10 years of business or school finance experience.
Leadership
- Ability to lead the organization in handling multi-faceted issues. Provides leadership, strategic direction (immediate, mid-term and long term), planning and execution in directing the day-to-day financial operations of the School.
- Effective communicator with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate, listen, and seek input from and collaborate with all constituents including across leadership, Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, parents, and students.
- Exhibits the highest standards of moral, ethical conduct, and integrity with a strong sense of personal and professional values.
- The credibility, stature, and leadership characteristics to be a respected leader, internally and externally.
- When needed, develops alternative approaches to solving critical issues and strategies for success. Keeps informed of changes and innovations in the private, independent school sector and non-profit accounting/ finance and gains first-hand knowledge of new developments and implements those improvements.
- Thinks regularly about solutions to problems and challenges through a culture of continuous improvement.
- Leads the development of the School’s long-term strategic plan by providing environment insights, benchmarking best practices, working with industry leaders to understand future trends and to guide the School to meet market needs.
Build High Performing Organization
- Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; maintains confidentiality; and gives appropriate recognition to others. Promotes a positive morale and a work environment that instills confidence, generates pride, and respects the individual.
- Establishes performance objectives and goals for executives and the entire team and evaluates their performance utilizing criteria that measures key performance indicators and results from their respective program outcomes, managerial performance, financial, and operations.
- Selects (hires), appoints, manages, promotes, transfers, and terminates all direct reports and their team members according to the School’s policies.
- Ensure the School’s tech infrastructure meets the needs of every part of the organization and is prepared for future changes.
- Experience and working knowledge of technology including information, data privacy, infrastructure, applications, and software (especially financial and accounting), mobile and communication platforms for meetings and remote access.
Ensure Quality Financial Operations and Services
- Ensures the Head of School and Board of Trustees is fully informed on key financial matters at the level of appropriate detail. Makes recommendations to the Head of School on adoption of new policies and changes to existing policies that align with the School’s strategy and vision.
- Responsible for accurate financial reporting and oversees financial issues and reporting, particularly monitoring cash flow. In consultation with the Head of School prepares and monitors annual budget; monthly/ quarterly and annual financial reports; and prepares ancillary financial and statistical reports for the Head of School and Board of Trustees.
- Develops credibility and authority for the finance leadership team by providing accurate analysis of budgets, reports and financial trends and operational procedures. Works with finance team to develop a solid cash flow projection and reporting mechanism, which includes setting a minimum cash threshold to meet daily and weekly operating needs while considering longer term cash flow needs on an annual and multi-year basis. Manages the cash-flow position of the School, including establishing credit and collections and purchasing policies and to establish schedules for the payment of bills and financial obligations. Manages the approval of all agreements concerning financial obligations, such as contracts for projects or services and other actions requiring a commitment of financial resources. Maintains relationships with financial institutions and administers banking arrangements and loan agreements, receives, has custody of and disburses monies and securities. Maintains adequate sources for current borrowings from commercial banks and other lending institutions.
- Utilize outside consultants to manage the School’s endowment following the approved Investment Policy Statement.
- Collaborates with Admissions and the Head of School, to analyze, review, and approve financial aid awards, student contracts, and other accounts as needed.
- Monitors the capital budget and financial aspects of School projects. Also, serves as the liaison to the Business Office and all Administrative departments as a conduit for new initiatives as recommended by the Head of School, the Board of Trustees, key administrators, and faculty and interprets and analyzes from a financial impact, cash flow and operational perspective.
- Monitors the fundraising budget and the Advancement team activity to manage revenue risk and upside to ensure that operating budget objectives and plan goals are met. Furthermore, the CFOO will track multi-year revenue and fundraising trends and use the information to predict future opportunities for expansion and diversification and avoid any downtrends in individual, corporate or foundation gifts. Monitors and understands accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.
- Ensures that the appropriate audit, accounting, and internal controls are in place for all funds and assets. Understanding of and implementation of necessary risk management for the organization in all areas of operations. Resolves in a timely fashion all findings resulting from financial audits and consulting studies.
- Ensures compliance with legal, income tax, government, and regulatory matters. Working knowledge and experience with requirements necessary to maintain nonprofit status of 501(c)3, including but not limited to annual 990 filing status. Reviews/approves and implements material regulations and notices from governmental and regulatory agencies and responds to such in writing, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
- Responsible for all personnel compensation, benefits, insurance; and reporting of these matters.
- As risk manager, works with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure that adequate, appropriate, and cost-effective insurance is in force, including public liability, property and casualty, directors and officers, and Worker’s Compensation.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Leads and leverages outsourced suppliers to provide best in class services in areas such as dining services, housekeeping services, tech services, security services, etc…
Salary & Benefits
Asheville School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with applicant’s skills and experience.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to pre-employment and on-going background checks.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Application Process
Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to cfoo@ashevilleschool.org. This position is open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Computer Science Teacher (Math Department)
Asheville School is an intentionally small, coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails.
Asheville School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive total compensation package. Our full-time regular employees enjoy a salary that is commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Faculty members also enjoy a generous benefits package, which includes a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution plus match and a leave program that is aligned with student school breaks.
Summary
Asheville School is currently seeking a full-time Computer Science teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Our employees are fully committed to investing energy in all three components of the School's mission of "mind, body, and spirit” and we are looking for candidates who genuinely enjoy working with adolescents, who embrace the newest pedagogies, who are eager to coach and/or assist with afternoon activities, and who are excited to work in our residential program.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
- Teach two to three sections of Computer Science, including Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles and Advanced Placement Computer Science A, during our seven-period rotation.
- Work in the Math Department’s Math Lab for one to two periods. The Math Lab is a resource for students who need extra support in their math classes.
- Participate in two of the three seasons of our afternoon activities program.
- Serve as an advisor for four to six students.
- Serve as a member of our residential team, including the possibility of living in one of our residential halls.
- Serve as an integral part of our campus community, enthusiastically helping where needed.
- Stay abreast of changing pedagogies and technologies.
- Participate in professional and personal growth opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- B.A. in Computer Science or related field; or experience working in a field related to Computer Science
- Experience working with middle and/or high school-age individuals/groups.
- Strong writing and communications skills.
- Self-motivated with attention to both tasks and people.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and persevere.
- Ability to engage learners in the subject being taught, offer sound advice, and serve as a role model.
- Demonstrate empathy, respect, and trustworthiness.
- Work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
Condition of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to pre-employment and on-going background checks.
Work Setting & Environmental Factors
The Computer Science Faculty Member frequently works in a classroom setting where the noise level is usually moderate. Depending on the assigned/selected afternoon activities, this position may require work in a variety of indoor settings as well as outdoors and travel may be required on a seasonal basis.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Stand, sit, and move around the classroom.
- Move from place to place within the classroom building.
- Talk and hear.
- Use close vision, peripheral vision, and color vision, and be able to adjust focus.
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Move between buildings on campus.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Application Information & Applicant Notice
Email cover letter and resume to HR@AshevilleSchool.org. Position is open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Driver (Health Center Department)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails.
We are currently seeking drivers to take students to appointments, wait for the duration of the appointment, and return them back to campus. Reporting to the Head Nurse, Drivers will transport students in a manner that ensures they safety arrive at their destination on time. Drivers are paid on an hourly basis for hours worked. Drivers are not typically scheduled to work during School breaks.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Drivers performs the following duties:
- Safely drive students to their appointments, ensuring they arrive on time.
- At times serve as the adult representative and advocate for the student by attending the appointment with the student.
- Convey information to designated School employees as expected.
- Take appropriate steps to protect student confidentiality.
- Work a flexible schedule that aligns with student appointment needs.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as needed to assist students who need to attend off-campus appointments.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Ten years of driving experience, with no reckless driving citation and no incident that resulted in having the driver’s license suspended or revoked.
- At least five years without any moving violation.
- Current NC basic (class C) driver’s license.
- Able to safely operate the School’s passenger vehicles.
- Able to work independently, with strong time management skills.
- Demonstrate a pleasant and calm demeanor.
- Effectively communicate with students and adults.
- Work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
Preferred Qualification
Experience with high school age students.
Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate must submit to a post-offer background check.
Working Setting/Environmental Factors
The driver frequently spends time in a passenger vehicle and indoors waiting for students.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Sit, stand, and get in and out of a vehicle.
- Talk and hear.
- Use close, far, and peripheral vision.
- Operate a vehicle, including opening and closing vehicle doors.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move between locations in the same building, to other buildings, and around campus.
Application Information/Applicant Notice
Email cover letter and resume to HR@AshevilleSchool.org. These positions are open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decisions based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Maintenance Worker (Facilities Department)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville,
North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic,
athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and
hiking trails. Our buildings range in age from two to 120 years.
We are looking for several dedicated, flexible, and multi-skilled individuals, who are eager to learn the
details of our work, with the goal of developing a broad range of maintenance skills. A staggered
schedule that goes into the evening and/or includes Saturday work when students are on campus will be
required for at least one of these positions. Overtime hours may be required and/or offered as needed.
Benefits Overview:
Asheville School currently offers medical, dental, and life insurance plans; retirement; meals during the
work shift (when the dining hall is open); work breaks; paid time off; and on-campus parking.
While each maintenance employee is expected to provide their own common hand tools (screwdrivers,
hammers, tape measures, etc.), Asheville School provides the following:
• Specialty tools, power tools, etc.
• Uniforms (shirt, pants and jacket) and weekly cleaning
• Footwear and other outerwear as necessary for weather
Primary Responsibilities and Associated Duties
The individuals selected for this position will join a seasoned maintenance team and have the
opportunity to perform a variety of duties that are essential for maintaining our facilities and grounds.
New Maintenance Team members will not be expected to know how to perform all the maintenance
worker duties at the time of hire.
Examples of the work performed by members of the Maintenance Team:
• Grounds and Landscaping
o Mowing
o Mulching
o Edging
o Weed removal
o Trimming
o Snow removal
General Maintenance Technician
o Boilers
o HVAC
o Plumbing
o Building Controls
Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
• Architectural Finishes
o Carpentry
o Framing
o Painting
o Drywall
General Facilities Assistance
o Event setup/staffing/teardown
o Deliveries and/or materials pick-ups
Required Qualifications:
• Able to operate basic maintenance equipment.
• Possesses a current driver’s license.
• Able to follow directions and work safely.
• Demonstrates common sense and good judgment.
• Able to work as part of a team and resolve differences respectfully.
• Able to work well independently.
• Demonstrates integrity and a positive work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Directly related work experience.
• Mechanical aptitude to service and repair related equipment, systems, and vehicles.
• Commercial Driver’s License.
Other Requirements of Employment:
• Must submit to a post-offer background check.
• Must have a working cell phone that can be used for work communications.
Work Setting/Environmental Factors:
This position typically works both inside and outdoors in fair and inclement weather, as needed.
Typical Physical Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Worker to
successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
• Is frequently required to lift, push, and/or pull furniture, appliances, small equipment, and other
materials of varying weights, with and/or without assistance.
• Uses their hands to finger, handle, feel and/or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently reaches to the front, side, and overhead; and twists, turns, bends, kneels, and squats.
• Frequently walks and stands and occasionally needs to sit.
• Climbs ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Uses close, far, and peripheral vision and needs to be able to hear directions and alarms.
Application Information/Applicant Notice:
These positions are open until filled. You may email your cover letter and resume/work history to
hr@ashevilleschool.org, send them via regular mail, or drop them off at the Asheville School
entrance/gatehouse located at 360 Asheville School Road, Asheville, 28806. If mailing or dropping of,
please write this on the envelope: Attention Tom Bleick.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified
employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job
accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6346 ext. 4097 or
rovelloc@ashevilleschool.org.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and
inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not
discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Multi-Media Content Creator (Marketing & Communications Department)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails. Our full-time regular employees enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes a salary that is commensurate with the successful applicant’s skills and experience, benefits, paid leave, and a 403(b) retirement program.
Summary
We are currently seeking a talented Multimedia Content Creator with a passion for video production and a keen eye for design. A successful candidate must have their finger on the pulse of emerging trends across all social media platforms and produce content that resonates with a young audience. Most importantly, a successful candidate must have a good deal of on- set videography, editing and audio experience.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
- Direct, shoot and edit compelling video content for all social media platforms (Instagram, IGTV, Reels, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook) to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and increase followership.
- Create static, and animated assets with an elevated aesthetic.
- Source, curate, create, and edit all written and visual content for video publishing. Research competitive landscape to identify seasonal trends, strategic initiatives, best practices, and social innovation.
- Develop, prioritize, pitch social and digital ideas that align with editorial objectives and prioritize storytelling.
- Develop new series and expand on our current programs.
- Improve and maintain current website and oversee necessary changes.
- Maintain content on student and parent portal.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Three years’ experience working in film/video production.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- Ability to edit and capture high-quality video with HDSLR and professional video cameras.
- Proficiency in a range of video-related software, including but not limited to, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, Premiere, After Effects, Pro Tools, and Photoshop.
- Advanced knowledge of web video distribution for social media platforms.
- Ability to write and edit descriptions and on-screen captions for video content.
- Advanced experience with distributing web video across social media
- Excellent communication skills and team oriented.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate for each position must submit to a post-offer background check.
Working Setting & Environmental Factors
The Multimedia Content Creator primarily works in a private office with consistent, comfortable temperatures and sometimes works outdoors in mostly fair, but occasionally inclement, weather.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Sit, talk, and hear
- Use close, far, and peripheral vision
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment and objects.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move between locations in the same building, to other buildings, and around campus.
Application Information & Applicant Notice
Email cover letter and resume to HR@AshevilleSchool.org. This position is open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828- 254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decisions based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Office Manager (Admission Department)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails. Our regular employees enjoy a competitive salary that is commensurate with the successful applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits, paid leave, and the opportunity to participate in a 403(b) retirement program.
Summary
Asheville School is currently seeking an Office Manager to join the Admission Department team. Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management, this position supports the smooth operation of the Admission Department by coordinating prospective student applications, testing, and visits; maintaining electronic enrollment records and user access; coordinating the student and exchange visa program; performing typical office activities; and assisting with special events.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
Office Support & Document Management
- Process/handle regular mail, bulk mailings, phone calls, and email and adds new inquiries to the Blackbaud Enrollment Management System.
- Create fillable and other forms, applications, and checklists, ensuring that all applicable pieces are correctly linked.
- Ensure office is managing candidate applications properly and in a timely manner.
- Upload and process all application pieces as they come in through a variety of formats and systems.
- Prepare completed candidate files for committee review and send notification to committee members.
- Process admission decisions and print decision letters. Assign, generate, and process contracts.
- Tag appropriate financial aid/Merit awards to files and generate/print award letters.
- Create and maintain the electronic routing of official notes ensuring proper delivery.
- Ensure candidate status automatically updates as application milestones are completed.
- Order and maintain inventory of promotional items, visitor t-shirts, acceptance gifts, and reception room supplies.
- Maintain hard copy and electronic files.
- Manage the office calendar.
Blackbaud Enrollment Management System Administration
- Serves as the primary point of contact between the Admission Department and Blackbaud to ensure the system is functioning as expected. Troubleshoots routine system issues.
- Determine, set up, and adjust the flow of information in the system to obtain the desired outcome.
- Effectively utilizes the system to generate and disseminate associated documents and maintain electronic records.
- Create queries and advanced reports to pull requested data.
- Manage user access and their online experience, and ensure efficient user operation, providing assistance to families as needed.
Prospective and New Student/Family Service
- Communicate with families throughout the application process and send manual and automated communications throughout the year.
- Schedule campus visits.
- Administer the SSAT test seven times a year.
- Set-up and manage the SAO common application.
- Import application pieces and test scores to appropriate candidate files.
- Ensure decisions and contracts are available for viewing through the portal on the specified date.
- Assist with and be onsite for Opening Day, Open House, and Comeback Day.
- Prepare materials needed for prospective and new student events and process registrations.
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) Coordination
- Serve as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), ensuring Admission Department compliance with associated regulations.
- Prepare and maintain proper and correct documentation related to this program and submit required records and documents on a timely basis. This includes, but is not limited to, the School’s annual PDSO/DSO verification and the biennial recertification application.
- Register students in the USCIS/SEVP system at beginning of the year and every trimester.
- Communicate with students to ensure their I-20s have current PDSO/DSO travel signature.
- Handle any issues that may arise with CPB anytime students enter the country.
- Add new school officials and assign/delete roles in the SEVIS system and keep them up to date with procedures and requirements.
Secondary Duties
- Open and/or respond to Director of Enrollment Management’s email and voicemail as needed.
- Conduct campus tours as needed.
- Attend training, conferences, and meetings as needed or required.
- Manage the use of the Highlander and golf cart.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Five years’ progressively responsible experience as an office professional, which includes managing electronic records.
- Experience with an educational institution information management system.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- A “customer” focus and ability to respond to emotional families calmly and with empathy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, which includes seeing the bigger picture while focusing on the details.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in office technology or related field.
- Proficient with Blackbaud enrollment management system.
- Experience working with an international student program (subject to SEVIS requirements) and demonstrated knowledge regarding the associated regulations.
- Experience working in a boarding high school.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer background check.
Working Setting & Environmental Factors
The Admission Department Office Manager primarily works in a private office with consistent, comfortable temperatures and sometimes works outdoors in mostly fair, but occasionally inclement, weather.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Sit, talk, and hear.
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment and objects.
- Reach to the front and side.
- Use close vision.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move between offices in the same building, to other buildings, and around campus.
Application Information & Applicant Notice
Email cover letter and resume to HR@AshevilleSchool.org. Position is open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6345 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Staff Accountant (Business Office)
Asheville School is a coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic campus offers 350,000 total square feet of academic, athletic, residential, and specialty activity facilities along with athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and hiking trails. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes benefits, a generous leave program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and contribution.
Summary
Asheville School is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Business Office Team. This position assists with the accounting operations of the School, to include the production of periodic financial reports, analysis and processing of all expenditures, maintaining financial controls for outgoing funding transactions and mitigate risk, identify and implement cost reducing actions that enhance the value provided by school vendors, and ensure that transactions comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
The Staff Accountant performs the following functions:
- Processes payment requests, tracks cash requirements, and arranges payments.
- Oversees filing of payables-related paperwork and digital files.
- Manages vendors, including credit applications and vendor list.
- Oversees the school’s credit card purchasing program, including processing monthly reports.
- Support HR with payroll processing and annual 403b audits.
- Manages the school’s sales and use tax compliance.
- Communicates with employees related to General Ledger activity.
- Assists with month end closing procedures in a timely manner.
- Maintains processes and controls that are current best practices.
- Manages the distribution of Form 1099 at year-end.
- Supports the Comptroller in annual financial statement audit.
- Ensures the School’s purchases are capturing any discounts available to the School such as through purchase consortiums.
- Works with employees to identify expense reduction opportunities through securing multiple quotes on large purchases and supporting vendor negotiations to achieve the best value for service and products.
- Generate independent financial analysis to improve the operations of the school and save money.
Secondary Duties
- Assists with ad hoc projects as necessary to ensure efficient and consistent business office operations.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field and three years of related accounting experience; or an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field and five years of related accounting experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of related accounting experience.
- Personal initiative with exceptional work ethic and integrity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Goal-oriented with ability to prioritize actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, which includes seeing the bigger picture while focusing on the details.
- Demonstrated skill in working with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
- A customer service orientation.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient with Blackbaud’s Financial Edge.
- Accounting experience in an independent school setting.
Condition of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to pre-employment and on-going background checks.
Work Setting & Environmental Factors
The Staff Accountant works in a private office with consistent, comfortable temperatures. The noise level is typically moderate.
Typical Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Sit, talk, and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, and have the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, equipment, or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Move between offices on the same floor and between buildings on campus.
Application Information & Applicant Notice
Email cover letter and resume to HR@AshevilleSchool.org. Position is open until filled.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for this position and/or for qualified employees to perform the essential duties. To request a confidential application process or job accommodation evaluation, contact the Director of Human Resources at 828-254-6346 ext. 4097.
Asheville School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a climate of equity and inclusion. In addition, the School makes employment decision based on objective criteria and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
“To people considering a job in a boarding school, especially a job that has a residential life component, I offer an analogy: when I was growing up, I saw my parents every day, not just one night a week for three hours. Working at Asheville School is a way of life. One has to jump all in!”
Burt Gordon '86, Asheville School Faculty Member