Holy Spirit High School, Absecon, NJ
Job Description
Understanding the Role:
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for managing the year-round admission process, from inquiry to matriculation into the school community and retention. This is a 12-month, full-time position that requires flexibility in order to meet the needs of the role, which can include evenings and weekends. The Admissions Coordinator is an integral member of the Advancement Team. Additionally, the Admissions Coordinator works closely with school leadership to meet strategic admission goals to achieve target enrollment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Admissions Coordinator partners closely with other school leaders in strategic thinking and daily decision-making, while leading a personalized admission process. In addition, the Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the following:
- Implement and support the philosophy and objectives of Catholic Education and lives according to Catholic doctrine and moral teachings.
- In an ongoing manner, formulate, evaluate and revise a comprehensive admissions-specific marketing program addressing prospective students in area Catholic schools, parish religious education programs and the community at large.
- Implement all aspects of the enrollment management-marketing program (which may include open houses, shadow programs, individual visits and tours for families, group tours, or information nights).
- Interpret the school to prospective candidates and their families, primarily through personal interviews and tours of our school.
- Seek out opportunities to put Holy Spirit High School in front of various audiences (community events, class reunions, etc.); continuously evaluate each opportunity in view of enrollment results and adjust this activity as dictated by that evaluation.
- Actively cultivate relationships within the community through ongoing communication and presence.
- Regularly monitor constituent/stakeholder satisfaction with the school to raise retention rates.
- In conjunction with school leadership, set achievable goals for student enrollment.
- Direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment.
- Coordinator/administer all admissions testing in conjunction with the Guidance Office.
- Manage/participate in the administration of all financial aid and scholarship programs.
- Maintain enrollment management and admissions database from original point of contact through enrollment.
- Provide frequent communication to all prospective students.
- Prepare individual applicant materials for admissions review process.
- Participate in the admissions review process.
- Provide all applicants with timely admissions decisions.
- Monitor admitted/registered students. Provide proactive follow-up with admitted/unregistered students with the purpose of achieving enrollment goals.
- Responsible for Website/Social Media content management surrounding enrollment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualification Requirements:
- A profound belief in transformative impact a Catholic education can provide to students to help prepare them to be contributors to a better world.
- Bachelor’s Degree (advanced degree preferred)
- Experience with school administrative systems, procedures, and practices
- Experience in admission and financial aid in a school or college, including leadership experience
- The ability to work with a wide range of individuals
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Initiative and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to esan training. Please send a letter of interest, resume, & references to Lori Reynolds at lreynolds@holyspirithighschool.com by 6/30. EOE