BASIC FUNCTION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To oversee all aspects of the admissions process for new students to the school and the retention of existing students.
• To present the school to prospective students and parents, which includes systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with students and their parents; interviews with students and their parents; arrangements for admissions testing; securing of necessary student credentials and communicating final decisions to the appropriate individuals.
• To oversee the admission office and work with the VP of Marketing & Community Engagement in the creation of the admissions budget, and appropriate admissions and marketing materials including print, email and digital outreach, as well as development of a marketing and recruitment plan and supporting materials to attract new and transferring students.
• Create an annual Admissions plan, in collaboration with the marketing team, based on historical data, demographic data, competitive landscape, and performance and reflections from the previous year.
• To continually evaluate, and redesign where appropriate, all aspects of the admissions and marketing programs with the goal of maintaining a capacity enrollment of qualified students and to ultimately create a wait-list of qualified applicants.
• To manage the re-enrollment of current students for the succeeding year.
• To oversee the network of parents, former parents, and alumni to assist in the admissions program.
• To keep relevant statistics on all aspects of the admission and re-enrollment program.
• Actively participate and lead in the “life of the school” through service projects (both on-campus and in the community), Mass/prayer service, assemblies, community garden, admissions events, Sion Alliance events, mission related retreats and advancement events.
• To represent the school at various events and conferences.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the President, VP of Marketing & Community Engagement or Grade School Principal.
• To support the school and its leadership.
• Participate actively in the work and success of the senior leadership team and provide support for school events and administrative jobs as requested.
• At times, support the Director of High School Admissions for critical events on the Wornall Campus.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• A BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Five years of increased leadership experience in Admissions, preferably in an independent school.
• Outstanding speaking and writing skills.
• Deep knowledge of the admissions process in schools and in using all relevant communication channels effectively for this purpose.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and adhere to budgets and production schedules.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to ensure accurate reporting through our internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to Notre Dame de Sion’s vision and mission.
• A good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan.
• A tactful leader; determined yet respectful of others’ concerns; someone with the flexibility and creativity needed to find alternate ways to reach objectives when barriers arise; a skilled negotiator.
• A hard worker with a high energy level; a “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on activities when needed.
• Emotionally mature with a very good sense of humor and the flexibility and sensitivity to work with diverse personalities and situations.
• Driven to reach goals with persistence and creativity.
• A relationship-oriented individual who enjoys building meaningful connections with current and prospective families.

• Workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures.
• May work at a desk or computer for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity