Director of Admissions

Primary Function: The Director of Admissions communicates the school’s mission, policies, and programs to prospective students and their families through on-campus admission events, individual on-campus meetings and tours, presentations at middle schools and parishes, and direct message campaigns. The Director of Admissions facilitates the matriculation of individual prospective students and their families from the point of inquiry through enrollment.

Ethical Standards:  Employees of DeLaSalle High School must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of DeLaSalle High School. Their personal behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church, nor can it embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. Although a specific position may not require the employee to be of the Catholic faith, it is expected that all employees respect the Roman Catholic doctrine and religious practices. Reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of employees not of the Roman Catholic faith will similarly be provided. 

Representative Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the strategic components of the school’s annual admissions plan to promote the school’s visibility and achieve enrollment goals.
• Manage the direct-contact components of the school’s admission strategies, serving as a primary spokesperson representing DeLaSalle with prospective students and their families. 
• Oversee the prospective student visitor program, including contacts with parents and visiting students; coordination of student hosts, follow-up with prospective students, families, and DeLaSalle staff.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Advancement in organizing programs relative to registration, orientation, and matriculation to the school of new students. 
• Assist the Executive Director of Advancement in coordination of continuous enrollment of current students, monitoring attrition, and retention rates.
• Assist with major Advancement Office events including but not limited to Summer Bridging Academy, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, Gala, Open Houses, Entrance and Mastery Exams, Registration, and Enrollment Orientation.

Other Responsibilities:  Additional responsibilities identified as needed by employer and approved and/or assigned by supervisor.  The responsibilities listed above are representative responsibilities intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of this position, and is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• BA degree or higher preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in middle or high school admissions 
• Past oversight of an admissions team is a plus
• Organized and creative
• Adaptable and agile in workflow 
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Extroverted personality with a competitive spirit
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Versed in social media and digital communications 
• Proficient use of computer, office equipment, and appropriate software to perform tasks 

(Windows and Google Applications a must, Finalsite, Veracross, and design software a plus)

Expected Job Requirements:

• Be present, ready to work, and on time for all scheduled hours.
• Work with a positive disposition, a collaborative approach, and a growth mindset. 
• Eagerness and desire to support young people and the Lasallian charism 
• Demonstrated ability to be professional, approachable, and collaborative
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Attend all staff meetings as required
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Openness to learn new skills and grow within the office team
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Perform all duties in a manner that promotes the mission of DeLaSalle High School
• Able to work 40 hours per week including occasional weekend and evening work
• Maintain a clean and professional workspace.

Please email resume and cover letter to Sam Johnson (sam.johnson@delasalle.com) for consideration.