Admissions Manager

Description

The Admissions Manager at St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy is full-time in person position, primarily responsible for the enrollment of new students and reports directly to the President. This role manages the admissions process and collaborates with relevant staff members to execute the yearly admissions program, encompassing strategic planning, outreach, application management, and student onboarding, as well as hosting key events such as Open House. Serving as a key liaison to partner schools, parishes, youth programs, and the broader community, the Admissions Coordinator cultivates meaningful relationships to support recruitment efforts and pipeline development. The Admissions Manager serves as a member of the advancement team, collaborating with the school leadership team and across departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, distribute, and implement the school’s admissions strategic plan.
• Yield yearly student application and enrollment benchmarks.
• Collaborate with school staff to manage all admissions-related processes, records, and dissemination of marketing & admissions materials to prospective parents, students, and stakeholders.
• Coordinates the Admissions Committee deliberation process.
• Coordinate the admissions process for all incoming ninth-graders and transfer students, including but not limited to: Application management & review Placement exams Interviews Admissions decisions Registration & course requests Parent and student orientations
• Serve as the lead user of the school’s admissions management platform and utilize the school’s student information system, and grants & aid platforms to organize and process admissions efforts.
• Assist with the merit scholarship & financial assistance processes.
• Coordinate and lead all recruitment outreach for the school, including but not limited to visits to middle schools, high school nights, youth organizations, parishes, community events, etc..
• Develop and maintain admissions department expenses (and where applicable, income) within budgetary guidelines as approved by the President.
• Conduct tours of the school and train relevant staff and students to be tour guides.
• Co-Lead PMA’s ambassador program & shadow program with the school’s administration, faculty, staff, and prospective students.
• Develop and manage relationships with partner schools and all relevant organizations to identify partnership opportunities focused on creating pipelines into the school’s academic and co-curricular programming
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel to plan, coordinate, and implement marketing & admissions events that target prospective students & families, such as Open House, Youth Nights, Interviews, Welcome Mass & Brunch, Information Sessions, Onward 2 High School, etc.
• Provide regular reports to the school board and committees and, where applicable, serve on the school’s Advisory Board at the request of the President.
• Serves as a member of the school’s Advancement and Marketing Teams
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Believes in, can articulate, and promote the value of Catholic education.
• Dynamic and articulate oral & written communication skills.
• Approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Can quickly build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficient in Google Apps.
• Knowledge of information systems applicable to marketing and admissions.
  -Previous experience directing marketing and or sales programs.
• Openness to continuous professional development.
• Ability to train and direct staff and volunteers in marketing at various levels.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a strategic focus.
• Ability to develop creative ideas and concepts.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and able to work well with members of the PMA community.
• Ability to plan and lead large events and manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Willingness to travel locally and attend evening and night events on and off campus.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented work ethic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, public relations, marketing communications, or related field
• Additional relevant experience combined with an Associate’s degree may substitute for some higher education.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Experience in an admissions-related position.
• Preferred: Spanish Fluency
• Preferred: Practicing Roman Catholic

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to: . Include “Admissions Manager” in the subject line.

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.