Director of Admission - Episcopal High School, Houston

The Director of Admission oversees all elements of the admission process at Episcopal High School. In addition to serving on the administrative team, the Director is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive admission program, coordinating student recruitment, tracking student retention, and managing the reporting and marketing campaigns related to these efforts.
 

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive admission program that engages the external community:
  • Serve as a strong EHS ambassador for prospective students and parents.
  • Organize and implement outreach efforts aimed at attracting students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including Open Houses, school fairs and feeder school visits.
  • Maintain contact with feeder schools, independent placement counselors, educational consultants, administrators from other schools, and other sources of students for the school.
  • Through training, outreach, and other strategies, build a strong network of current parents, former parents, students and alumni who assist with the admission programs.
     
• Manage all internal processes that support the Admission office and its related functions:
  • Implement a school admission policy, selecting students according to a consistent admission philosophy that reflects the overall mission of the School.
  • Develop analytic tools and metrics that will guide recruiting efforts, support general admission activities, and provide historical context.
  • Create and manage the Admission Office budget.
  • Manage the administrative functions of the office, including tracking inquiries and applications, scheduling and conducting tours/interviews, and administering all related admission and placement tests.
  • Chair the Admission Committee and coordinate all related activities.
  • Chair the Financial Aid Committee and coordinate all related activities.
     
• Chair the Reenrollment Committee, and conduct/coordinate the following activities:
  • Assist in the appropriate placement of students into advisory groups.
  • Help coordinate the reporting and tracking of student attrition and retention.
     

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with constituents, co-workers, parents, and students.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
• Ability to supervise and manage multiple functions and activities.
• Ability to use data and data modeling effectively.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Generally works in standard office conditions and climate.
• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.