Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Job Description

Position Summary
The Director of Admissions and Enrollment leads and executes the school's comprehensive enrollment strategy while directly managing all day-to-day admissions operations. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on execution, ensuring both the design of effective enrollment systems and the personal, high-quality engagement of prospective students and families. The Director is responsible for enrollment growth, admissions processes, and delivering a seamless, mission-aligned experience from first inquiry through enrollment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Catholic Education & Spiritual Formation
o Promote and uphold Gospel values, Catholic moral teaching, and the doctrinal teachings of
the Catholic Church in all aspects of the role.
o Foster a Catholic environment through leadership, service, and professional interactions.
o Represent the school positively within the community and support its mission through daily
responsibilities.

Enrollment, Strategy & Leadership
o Develop, implement, and refine a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligned with school
goals.
o Establish and manage enrollment targets (inquiries, applicants, yield, retention).
o Analyze enrollment data and market trends to guide decision-making.
o Lead long-term enrollment planning, including growth forecasting and market positioning.
o Collaborate with leadership on tuition strategy, financial aid alignment, and sustainability.

Admissions Operations
o Own and execute the full admissions lifecycle: inquiry through enrollment.
o Develop and maintain admissions policies, procedures, and timelines.
o Manage the application process, including file review, decision-making, and notifications.
o Coordinate admissions testing and applicant evaluations.
o Maintain and ensure accuracy of the admissions database/CRM.
o Handle and safeguard all applicant records and documentation.
o Manage all communications with prospective students and families (email, phone, in-person).
o Ensure a seamless, professional, and responsive admissions experience.

Recruitment, Engagement & Hospitality
o Personally engage with prospective families, including tours, meetings, and follow-up.
o Provide a high level of hospitality to all campus visitors.
o Maintain strong personal communication with applicants and families throughout the
process.
o Develop deep familiarity with prospective students and families.
o Plan, coordinate, and execute all admissions events, including Open House, Shadow days, Information sessions, Special recruitment events, partnering with Director of Special Events and Director of Marketing; Communications as needed.
o Coordinate logistics for all enrollment activities and events.
o Train and manage student ambassadors and tour guides.
o Build and maintain relationships with feeder schools, parishes, and community partners.

Communications & Messaging
o Prepare and oversee communications and print/digital materials for prospective families.
o Clearly and enthusiastically communicate the school's mission, culture, curriculum, and
programs.
o Partner with Advancement/Marketing to align messaging and outreach strategies.
o Develop new approaches to outreach, engagement, and storytelling.

School Community
o Establish and maintain communication with local Catholic elementary schools and parishes.
o Be visible, present, and engaged on campus.
o Support and participate in school events (including advancement-related events).
o Contribute to building a strong school culture and community.
o Remain flexible and responsive as the school grows.

Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree or academic/professional equivalent
Experience
o 5-10+ years of relevant experience in admissions, enrollment management, or related field
o Strongly preferred: Collegiate admissions experience
o Experience in Catholic education or faith-based organizations preferred

Skills and Competencies
o Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and remember and
engage families personally
o High level of hospitality and responsiveness
o Strategic thinking combined with strong execution ability
o Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills
o Strong organizational and logistical coordination skills
o Attention to detail in managing data and processes
o Proficiency with CRM/admissions systems
o Ability to clearly articulate the mission and culture of the school

Physical Requirements
o Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including moving between campus
buildings and outdoor areas.
o Ability to use a computer and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods.

Additional Requirements
o Must be either a practicing Catholic who joyfully lives out and publicly professes the
Catholic faith or a Christian who joyfully lives our and publicly professes their Christian faith
o Complete all required trainings (e.g., Safe Environment Training) and adhere to the Code of Ethics and confidentiality guidelines
o Demonstrate self-discipline, prudential judgment, and effective communication
o Maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the Employee Handbook
o Demonstrate applicable computer proficiency

About the Employer

Through a robust college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the Catholic faith, Frassati Catholic High School will prepare students to walk on the path of true happiness. Inspired by our patron Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Man of the Beatitudes, graduates of Frassati Catholic will be true moral, intellectual, and civic leaders who lead others on the path to beatitude. Frassati Catholic graduates will be agents of change in all sectors of society, building a culture that embodies the truth about the human person who is destined to share in God's own divine life.
Frassati Catholic High School is a co-educational high school administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville Dominicans). Frassati Catholic opened with 46 students in 2013 and now serves 319 students in grades 9-12.