Admissions Director

Job Title: Admissions Director, Full-time

Reports to:  Principal 

Location: St. Joseph Catholic School | Bradenton, Florida

Classification:  Exempt/Salaried

Overview

This position leads student recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts promoting the school's Catholic mission, fostering meaningful relationships with prospective and current families, and ensuring a welcoming admissions experience aligned with our faith-based values.  The position reports directly to the Principal.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all admissions related operations, including managing website inquiries and communications, to ensure efficient workflows and overall operational success.  
• Coordinate all preparations for school Open Houses, visits and tours, including creating and distributing materials; managing clear communication and confirmations with families.  
• Support positive rapport with Catholic school partners, and coordinate outreach to parishes and various non-profit and civic organizations; some evening and weekend commitments required.
• Remain current on school policies, programming, achievements, and opportunities to facilitate productive conversation with prospective students and families; work closely with Development to ensure effective outreach, marketing and communications.
• Maintain an understanding of the Diocese of Venice recruiting/admissions policies.
• Maintain the department’s prospective student database by managing data entry of student information collected.
• Facilitate campus tours for prospective students and families.
• Assist in the annual review and evaluation of incoming students and transfer applications.
• Assist in the designing and updating of recruitment/admissions materials, both print and web based.
• Assist in the administration of scholarship related processes as needed.
• Assist in the facilitation of the financial aid process as directed.
• Other duties assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Proficient with technology including Word, Excel, and Office.
• Thorough knowledge of the culture of the school.

Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions. For informational purpose only click the link  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/