Saint Joseph High School, South Bend - Assistant Director of Admissions (South Bend, IN)
Assistant Director of Admissions
Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Enrollment, the Assistant Director of Admissions supports the recruitment and enrollment efforts of Saint Joseph High School and is a key member of the Mission Advancement team. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with faculty, staff, prospective families, and external partners to advance enrollment goals and support the mission of Saint Joseph High School to transform students in heart and mind, preparing them to serve God, the Church, and the world.
Responsibilities
Admissions Process:
- Serve and initial point of contact for admissions inquiries
- Assist in the annual review and refresh of the admissions process, including updates to communication pieces, the application, and the application checklist
- Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee
- Compile and evaluate student academic records, including transfer records
- Represent Saint Joseph High School at admissions/recruitment events
- Oversee and coordinate applicant placement testing
- Co-Lead the annual Open House; develop Open House printed materials
- Support the onboarding and welcoming of new students and parents
- Engage new students and families in each step of the admissions process, ensuring excellent and individualized communication and experiences.
Recruitment and Enrollment:
- Assist with admissions-related outreach to designated partner schools
- Coordinate “Shadow Day” visits of prospective students, including communications with parents, hosting students, and Saint Joe faculty
- Assist the Director of Enrollment in leading personalized and/or group tours
- Support enrollment efforts and enact strategies/tasks as assigned
Data Tracking:
- Maintain accurate records for inquiries, applicants, admitted, and enrolled students
- Establish and manage monthly admissions reporting
- Oversee the collection, maintenance, and analysis of school statistical data related to admissions and enrollment
Leadership
- Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Enrollment; contribute to the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan
- Seek new opportunities to engage partner schools and prospective students and parents
- Support development and implementation of marketing and recruitment strategies in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Director of Enrollment
- Help to identify and implement new recruitment strategies to maximize enrollment
- Develop and implement student involvement in the recruitment process
Skills:
A successful Assistant Director of Admissions candidate exhibits:
- Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and intercultural skills;
- Customer service orientation;
- Excellent organizational and project management skills;
- Attention to detail; ability to prioritize competing tasks;
- Familiarity and facility utilizing databases and software;
- Analytical skills; ability to assess data and identify trends.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in Communications, Business, Education, or related field.
- Familiarity with Catholic school environments is a plus.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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