Director of Admission

St. Teresa’s Academy

St. Teresa’s Academy (STA) is a Catholic, accredited, all girls’ college-preparatory high school. The Academy’s administration, faculty and staff are committed to providing young women with a premier education that includes a rigorous academic curriculum and technology program, award-winning arts and athletics programs, and service and mission opportunities. STA, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, educates young women to think critically, encourages them through Catholic values to serve others, and empowers them to make a profound impact on the world.

The Director of Recruitment and Enrollment is responsible for all aspects of student admission including student recruiting and enrollment, marketing, strategic planning, budgeting, financial aid, relationship-building with other educational institutions, and collaboration with Academy administrators and faculty. This position reports directly to the President and is a twelve month full time position.

We offer a terrific benefits package including:

• Discounted tuition for employees’ daughters attending STA
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• FSA/HSA plans
• Life & voluntary life
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Critical illness
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with school match
• Generous paid time-off benefits including long holidays and seasonal breaks typically enjoyed by schools!

Responsibilities

As a sole HR practitioner, the HR Director routinely pivots throughout the day from consultative, strategic business partner to hands-on HR activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handle all talent acquisition activities and processes and new-hire onboarding
• Handle all employee offboarding activities and processes
• Create and maintain job descriptions to ensure all are up to date and compliant with all local, state and federal laws
• Conduct internal investigations into issues and conflicts and facilitate resolutions
• Provide strategic and consultative support to Administration, Faculty and Staff
• Ensure the organization is compliant with local, state and federal laws
• Ensure all HR policies are up-to-date and are interpreted and applied consistently
• Counsel on performance management issues
• Partner with the President and Administration to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with Academy initiatives
• Maintain HR systems and processes
• Maintain employment records and organizational charts
• Partner with the Business Office to administer benefits (renewals, enrollment, employee assistance), Faculty employment agreements, and compensation analyses and adjustments
• Manage the annual employee engagement survey process

Requirements

• Manage the recruitment process for incoming 8th graders and transfer students
• Contribute to initiatives for the development of equity and inclusion
• Expand recruitment efforts to attract underrepresented students
• Direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment
• Oversee the training and management of the admission staff
• Manage the annual admissions and recruitment budget
• Manage the financial aid program
• Develop and implement long-range recruitment planning efforts in collaboration with the school president
• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop and update marketing materials as they pertain to recruitment
• Maintain admissions database to analyze historical, current and future projections a for reporting, budgeting and planning
• Identify and oversee the role of the student ambassador as a representative of the Academy in the recruitment process
• Coordinate with the Academic Principal information sent to new /transfer students ensuring a smooth transition to the Academy
• Conduct tours of the school with interested students and student families.
• Represent the school at informational coffees, school visits, high school informational fairs, open house and other recruitment opportunities
• Coordinate eighth grade shadow visits
• Review and process applications for admission for incoming students
• Administer the high school placement test (HSPT) for prospective students
• Secure necessary academic records and recommendations from each applicant’s current school
• Communicate final admission decisions to students and parents
• Assist in determining course placement for accepted students
• Coordinate registration of accepted students
• Manage events that help to facilitate the transition to high school
• Identify students who will benefit from summer courses classes to ensure their academic success
• Work with faculty to identify classes/curriculum that attracts high caliber students and satisfies educational interest of students and parents
• Coordinate Number One Club (PT Admissions Assistants)
• Coordinate New Student Orientation (PT Admissions Assistants)
• Coordinate Frosh Fest (PT Admissions Assistants)
• Coordinate STAR Night (PT Admissions Assistants)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in education
• Bachelor’s degree
• Financial aid management experience preferred
• Competency with varied software applications such as MS Office, Google apps, and Veracross
• Proven performance in identifying opportunities for expanding a culture of equity and inclusion

Please apply online at: https://stteresasacademy.org/about-sta/employment/

St. Teresa’s Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Academic Admissions: 3 years (Required)
• Education: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person