Admissions Assistant

Second Baptist School; Woodway (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist School in Woodway, TX is seeking a full-time Admissions Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports the Director of Admissions and engages with families to attract mission-appropriate students.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in private school admissions or related event planning, a bachelor’s degree, strong Christian values, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with Google Workspace and Trello is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years independent/private school or college admissions experience or related event planning.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong Christian testimony and service mindset.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to attend 1–2 monthly evening/weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Staff and maintain the front office of the Office of Admissions.
• Answer phones and direct guests to the admissions office.
• Process applicants, records, admissions decisions, and documents.
• Coordinate admissions tours and events with logistics and materials.
• Liaise with the business office on enrollment financial tasks.
• Assist with feeder-school connections and on-campus visits.
• Support director of admissions on special projects and initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Event planning

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word/Excel

Blackbaud K-12

Trello

Job description

Second Baptist School presents exceptional professional opportunities to dynamic, experienced educational leaders committed to independent school education grounded in biblical principles and faith. We are a Christian college preparatory school pursuing excellence in academics, arts and athletics. This gospel-centered community prepares tomorrow’s leaders for global impact.

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.

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to students.
• Have the heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• Be a dedicated and loyal team member supporting all school activities and school-wide initiatives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to be flexible and shift gears quickly based on situations or changing priorities.
• Show strong leadership skills (i.e. provide a clear vision of the function, build trust, provide motivation to team members, hold self and others accountable, and give feedback) that guide actions and support others in achieving goals.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to develop reasonable solutions to navigate complex problems and systems.
• Demonstrate an evident track record of excellence in work habits with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills to provide clear guidance, instructions or information.
• Be able to use technology with confidence and ease and have a working knowledge of Google Suite (i.e. Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.).
• Be a responsible steward of the school's resources.

Second Baptist School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices. Second Baptist School complies with all applicable laws and governing nondiscrimination in employment.