Admissions Assistant

Second Baptist School; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist School in Houston seeks a full-time Admissions Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support the Director of Admissions and the admissions team in attracting mission-appropriate students.

The role drives front-office operations, handles inquiries, processes applications and enrollment documents, coordinates tours, events and communications, and supports feeder schools and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong Christian testimony and calling to serve as a positive role model.
• 3-5 years in independent/private school or college admissions or related event planning, advancement, fundraising, marketing or communications.

Responsibilities

• Staff and maintain the front office and lobby of the Office of Admissions.
• Answer phone calls and direct guests to the office.
• Process applicants, records, admissions decisions, new students, contracts and withdrawals and supporting documentation.
• Prepare materials for lower school evaluations.
• Serve as liaison to the business office for enrollment financial tasks.
• Coordinate tours and events for the Office of Admissions.
• Coordinate admissions promotional materials with the Office of Communications.
• Assist the director with special projects and feeder-school activities.
• Contribute to the strategic vision of the Office of Admissions.
• Participate in admissions events (approximately 1–2 per month).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Multitasking

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Blackbaud K-12

Trello

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.