Director of Admissions

Job Description

Director of Admissions

Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Arlington and historic Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Admissions to begin December 2026. This role leads the student recruitment, application, admissions and enrollment management process while championing the school's Catholic and Salesian mission through community relationship development and marketing to prospective families. The strongest candidate will combine warm, mission-centered engagement with disciplined follow-up, outreach, events, pipeline management, and organized process for applicant review.

The Director of Admissions reports to the Head of School and collaborates with all school departments. This role is available at a time when the school has full enrollment and strong processes in place, allowing for smooth entry and strong transition. The job entails the following core components:

Primary Role and Purpose
• Mission-Driven Leadership: Serve as a visible, welcoming, responsive and organized ambassador of the school, promoting its spiritual, academic, STEM, and extracurricular programs to prospective families.
• Enrollment Strategy: Design and execute comprehensive recruitment and retention plans to meet and maintain target enrollment numbers for this Catholic, coeducational college preparatory high school environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Recruitment & Outreach: Coordinate marketing, local middle school visits, information nights, shadow days, and open houses, as well as student ambassador programming.
• Application Management: Oversee the entire application lifecycle, entrance testing (including the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and subject area placement tests), application process (and any needed applicant interviews), and admissions committee review processes.
• Financial Aid Administration: Collaborate with leadership on managing and distributing tuition assistance and merit scholarships.
• Data & Communication: Maintain accurate databases, newsletters and surveys; field parent communications; manage enrollment contracts and the re-registration process; and process official student withdrawals or transfers.

Qualifications
• Alignment with Catholic Education: Practicing Catholic in the Diocese of Arlington highly preferred. Person must be willing to fully support Catholic teachings, values, and the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools standards as well as the mission of the school. Full engagement in the Diocese of Arlington Schools is preferred.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in education administration, marketing, communications, or a related field, with prior experience in school admissions and enrollment management. Added institutional advancement experience is a plus.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, writing and digital database management skills. Experience with the Blackbaud software system is a plus.

Work Expectations Full-time, primarily on-site position with regular activity throughout the diocesan region. Some evening and weekend work is expected for school and community events; local travel is required for meetings and school visits as needed.

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-month

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000, full benefits package

How to Apply
Please submit a detailed cover letter (with an explanation of your connection to and interest in Catholic education and Bishop Ireton High School), your resume and references to personnel@bishopireton.org. The job posting will be open through October 2 for applicant submissions.

About the Employer

In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development of our students.

As a Christ-centered community of learning and service strengthened by the charism of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High school prepares students to excel and navigate present and emerging global challenges, ready to "Advance Always".