What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at JSerra Catholic High School?
Company Description
JSerra Catholic High School, established in 2003 and located in San Juan Capistrano, is an independent Catholic high school dedicated to fostering academic and personal excellence within a Christ-centered learning environment. Serving grades 9-12, the school has grown to a vibrant community of 1,250 students inspired to form students in faith, intellect, and character. At JSerra, students are shaped into leaders prepared to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Represents JSerra at numerous school functions and communicates the vision and mission of the school to prospective students and parents.
- Collaborates with the Vice President of Admissions in the coordination of recruiting and admissions activities, including Open Houses, Information Nights, 8th Grade Visitation Day, High School Presentations, Placement Tests, and Incoming Student Nights.
- Works with the Vice President of Admissions to develop and implement a recruiting and admissions program that engages prospective students and communicates admissions decisions in a timely manner.
- Manages and directs the LEAD Student Leadership Program, which serves 200 students, and organizes shadow days, follow-ups, and tracking.
- Manages middle school visit calendar, recruits JSerra student representatives, and assists in school visit presentations.
- Leads campus tours for prospective families.
- Assists with coordinating major admissions events, including supporting the annual Open House, High School Placement Test, Rocket Competition, and helping run the Spelling Bee competition.
- Manages portfolio of prospective families through the admissions process.
- Takes the lead on cultivating relationships with key partner institutions and organizing strategic recruitment of partner schools.
- Works with head coaches to develop a strategic recruitment plan for students interested in participating in their respective programs.
- Oversees the Lion Engage Middle School Summer Program, managing program logistics, marketing the camp to partner schools, coordinating faculty, coaches, and student mentors, guiding daily activities, and leading all public facing announcements and transitions throughout the week long camp.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Admissions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Finalsite Enrollment, Microsoft Office, Prezi
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills (over the phone, in person, and leading presentations)
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required. Two years of admissions or sales experience.
- Special Qualities & Characteristics
- Passionate for the mission of JSerra (i.e. the integral formation of students via the cultivation of faith, intellect, and character)
- Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Excellent rapport-building skills with parents, students, and staff
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required. Two years of admissions or sales experience.
Special Qualities & Characteristics
- Passionate for the mission of JSerra (i.e. the integral formation of students via the cultivation of faith, intellect, and character)
- Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Excellent rapport-building skills with parents, students, and staff