Director of Admissions

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
Admissions Strategy & Enrollment Management
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven admissions and enrollment plan to meet enrollment goals.
- Manage the entire admissions process from inquiry through enrollment, including events, exams, interviews, and notifications.
- Partner with school leadership on enrollment targets and priorities.
- Collaborate on tuition assistance programs and financial aid processes.

Marketing & Outreach
- Develop targeted marketing strategies across various media channels.
- Build relationships with elementary schools, parishes, and community organizations.
- Organize recruitment events, school fairs, and presentations.
- Oversee admissions content on the school website and promotional materials.

Family Engagement & Relationship Building
- Serve as the primary contact for prospective families.
- Foster relationships with feeder schools, pastors, and religious educators.
- Engage alumni and current families in recruitment efforts.

Data Analysis & Reporting
- Utilize admissions CRM tool to maintain records and analyze trends.
- Prepare regular enrollment reports for leadership and board members.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
- 2 + years of experience in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in Catholic or independent schools.
- Practicing Catholic strongly preferred.
- Experience with CRM software and digital marketing tools.

Skills & Competencies
- Passionate advocate for Catholic education.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Proven success in marketing and recruitment planning.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Culturally responsive and committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Energetic, self-motivated team player.

Preferred Attributes:
- Knowledge of the Astoria/Queens Catholic school community.
- Event planning experience.
- Spanish or other language fluency helpful.

Work Environment:
Standard school and office environment, with regular evening and weekend events. Travel within Queens and surrounding boroughs required.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: nmartinez@stjohnsprepschool.org

About the Employer

St. John's Preparatory School, a college preparatory co-educational high school, is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and to instilling the principles and values of the Catholic Faith in a positive, nurturing environment.

Inspired by its Vincentian tradition, St. John's Prep is built upon the profound respect for every individual. Students' character formation is nurtured through a rigorous academic curriculum, and engaging religious program, enriching service experiences, and extensive extracurricular opportunities.

St. John's Prep prepares students to be successful in meeting the challenges of the 21st century and in creating a world in which all "have life more abundantly."