Admissions Assistant

SBSUM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist School in Houston, TX, is seeking a full-time Admissions Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support the Director of Admissions and the admissions team. The role focuses on building relationships with prospective families and community partners, processing applicants, coordinating tours and events, and supporting enrollment tasks in alignment with the school's mission.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in independent/private school or college

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years independent/private school or college admissions experience or comparable event planning/advancement/marketing/communications experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Workspace; experience with planning and project management platforms such as Trello.

Responsibilities

• Staff and maintain the front office and lobby of the Office of Admissions.
• Serve as lead on answering phone calls and directing guests.
• Process applicants, records, admissions decisions, new students, contracts and withdrawals; prepare materials for lower school evaluations.
• Liaison to the business office for enrollment-related tasks.
• Coordinate tours and events for the Office of Admissions.
• Coordinate admissions promotional materials and internal graphics projects with Communications.
• Assist the director of admissions with special projects (feeder schools, PD, Future Eagles Club).
• Support the strategic vision of the Office of Admissions and participate in events.

Skills

Admissions experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Blackbaud K-12

Trello

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud K-12

Trello

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Second Baptist School is currently seeking a full-time ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Position Title: Admissions Assistant
• Location: SBS Woodway
• Reports To: Director of Admissions
• Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM

JOB SUMMARY.

The admissions assistant works in conjunction with the director of admissions and the admissions team to build relationships with prospective families and community partners to attract mission-appropriate students to Second Baptist School.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES.

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

• Staff and maintain the front office and lobby of the Office of Admissions.
• Serve as lead on answering phone calls and directing guests to the office.
• Process applicants, records, admissions decisions, new students, contracts and withdrawals and supporting documentation for each. Prepare materials for lower school evaluations.
• Serve as the liaison to the business office for new student and enrollment financial-related tasks.
• Coordinate plans, logistics and giveaways for all Office of Admissions tours and events.
• Coordinate all admissions promotional materials and internal graphics projects with the Office of Communications.
• Assist the director of admissions with special projects. Types of special projects (not limited to):
  • Connect with feeder schools - scheduling appointments or on-campus visits
  • Schedule/coordinate professional development for admissions team
  • Assist director of admissions and lower school admissions coordinator with Future Eagles Club promotion and programming
• Contribute to the strategic vision of the Office of Admissions.
• Contribute to and participate in all Office of Admissions prospective and new student/family events. (Approximately 1-2 admissions and school events per month.)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED.

To perform this job successfully, candidates must:

• Possess a strong desire to serve in a Christian college preparatory school.
• Have 3-5 years independent/private school or college admissions experience or comparable event planning, advancement, fundraising, marketing or communications experience.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills along with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Workspace; use of Blackbaud K-12 products or similar independent school products a plus; experience with planning and project management platforms, such as Trello.
• Be able to attend 1-2 monthly evening and weekend admissions and school events.

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 to our students.
• A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.
• A responsible steward of the school’s resources and a personal commitment to support the school’s fundraising efforts as able.

Prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School will be considered a plus.