Admissions Assistant

Second Baptist School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist School seeks a full-time Admissions Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year in Houston, Texas. This role is vital for fostering relationships with prospective families and enhancing the admissions process. Responsibilities include organizing tours and events, managing admissions documentation, and supporting outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and strong organizational and customer service skills. Join a team committed to excellence in education rooted in Christian values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and warmly with prospective families, students, and staff.
• Build positive relationships across multiple campuses and departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming contact for prospective families.
• Coordinate logistics for admissions tours and events.
• Manage application processing and admissions documentation.
• Support outreach initiatives to strengthen community awareness.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Time management skills

Strong customer service

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Second Baptist School University-Model (SBSUM) is currently seeking a full-time ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Position Title: Admissions Assistant
• Reports To: Director of Admissions

JOB SUMMARY

The Admissions Assistant works in partnership with the Director of Admissions and SBSUM leadership team to cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective families and community partners while supporting enrollment growth across SBSUM campuses.

This role serves as a key administrative and hospitality resource for prospective families as they explore a University-Model education rooted in Christian classical principles. The Admissions Assistant helps communicate the distinctives of SBSUM by ensuring prospective families experience exceptional service, clear communication, and operational excellence throughout the admissions process.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, relational, and passionate about helping families understand the partnership between home and school that is central to the University-Model philosophy.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:

Family Engagement and Hospitality

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for prospective families through phone, email, and in-person communication
• Build strong relationships with prospective families throughout the admissions process
• Communicate the mission, educational philosophy, and distinctives of SBSUM to prospective families
• Ensure a warm and hospitable experience for all campus visitors

Tours and Admissions Events

• Coordinate logistics for admissions tours, preview events, open houses, and enrollment events across SBSUM campuses
• Support the execution of prospective family events to ensure excellence in hospitality and communication
• Assist with campus visit coordination and follow‑up communication
• Support family engagement opportunities that help prospective families better understand University‑Model education

Admissions Process and Enrollment Support

• Manage application processing and admissions documentation
• Maintain accurate student records and application files
• Support enrollment contract processes and documentation
• Assist with withdrawals and enrollment transitions as needed
• Support the launch and close of each admissions season through administrative and system‑related tasks

Community Outreach and Recruitment

• Coordinate visits with churches, homeschool communities, and feeder organizations
• Support outreach initiatives that strengthen awareness of SBSUM in the community
• Assist with promotional events and relationship‑building opportunities that support enrollment growth

Administrative Support

• Assist with admissions reporting and enrollment tracking
• Support tuition communication processes in partnership with the business office
• Prepare admissions materials, promotional resources, and event supplies
• Maintain organized admissions records and systems
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the admissions team and school community

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, candidates must:

• Possess exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and professionalism
• Communicate clearly and warmly with prospective families, students, and staff
• Build positive relationships across multiple campuses and departments
• Demonstrate strong customer service and hospitality skills
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Be proficient in Google Workspace and comfortable learning new systems
• Demonstrate flexibility with occasional evening and weekend events
• Understand and communicate the value of Christian classical and University‑Model education

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

We seek the following in qualified candidates:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model
• A heart to provide exceptional service to students, families, and the broader community
• A desire to support school‑wide initiatives
• A collaborative and creative growth mindset
• Strong technology proficiency
• A responsible steward of school resources and a personal commitment to support school fundraising efforts as able

Prior experience in admissions, customer service, event coordination, Christian education, homeschool partnerships, or knowledge of University‑Model/classical education is considered a plus.

An advanced degree and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and Second Baptist School are considered a plus.