Assistant Director of Admissions

Job Description

SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Admissions shares with the Director of Admissions key leadership responsibilities in serving as the primary ambassador for student recruitment and enrollment management at Central Catholic High School ("Central Catholic" or "CCHS").

The qualified candidate will report to the Director of Admissions and prior admissions experience is a plus. The Assistant Director of Admissions will demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service, solid independent judgment, superior organizational skills, strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills and work effectively as a member of a team. This is a full time, 12-month position, Monday - Friday, approximately 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, however work hours may vary. Candidate should expect to work occasional evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates with the director to create, implement and evaluate a comprehensive enrollment management plan.
2. With the director, plans, organizes, implements, hosts, and evaluates various admissions events including open houses, information nights, accepted students' events, new student and parent orientations, school visit days, school fairs, placement testing days, and admissions receptions.
3. Manages the prospective student review process and records committee decisions.
4. Records response data for admitted students and manages appropriate correspondence.
5. Creates admissions Excel databases and assists in managing and maintaining the Finalsite Enrollment database.
6. Manages Student Ambassador assignments and communication.
7. Manages intake of admissions information of prospective students.
8. Fields incoming communication, organizes and provides data entry.
9. Assists with the Raider for a Day shadow program.
10. Prepares enrollment management reports weekly and as needed.
11. Hosts prospective students and families and assists them as needed.
12. Organizes and assists with assessment days for prospective students.
13. Works closely with the CCHS community as well as various partnering community schools, organizations, and agencies.
14. Presents the school to audiences both on and off campus, including attendance at off-campus conferences and recruiting events, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
15. Other duties as assigned that are consistent with the foregoing responsibilities and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred).
Admissions experience (3-4 years) preferred with additional experience in education, sales, marketing or related field.
* Professional possesses ethical approach, integrity and maturity and is able to handle sensitive and confidential material discreetly.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of audiences, including administrators, faculty, staff, vendors, prospective and current students and families.
* Passionate commitment to advancing the mission of Central Catholic High School and ability to communicate Central Catholic's story both orally and in writing.
* Ability to think strategically and to develop effective plans with clear objectives, tactics and timelines.
* Ability to successfully lead teams, work as a "team player" and possess energy and passion in a team environment.
* A proven self-starter, organized and detail-oriented within a fast-paced work environment.
* Competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GSuite, and Finalsite Enrollment software.
* Ability to work various evenings as well as some weekend hours.
* Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

COMPENSATION
Central Catholic High School is committed to offering salaries and benefits that are highly competitive relative to similar catholic secondary schools. Compensation will be commensurate with level of education and experience. Interviews with qualified candidates will begin in early November with a projected start date of December 2, 2024.

HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references to jobs@centralcatholic.net. For more information, you may also visit: https://www.centralcatholic.net/employment/job-posting/~board/job-postings/post/assistant-director-of-admissions-2024

About the Employer

ABOUT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
A College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition
Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1935, Central Catholic High School enrolls approximately 1,200 students from over 60 cities and towns. The faculty and staff at CCHS are a diverse group of extraordinary, dedicated, and caring professionals who know their students well and are invested in their academic success and personal growth. Please visit our website at www.centralcatholic.net for more information.