Admissions Associate

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Academy seeks a motivated Admissions Associate to drive new family recruitment and guide prospective students from inquiry through enrollment. This role emphasizes a mission-aligned approach and a strong sales mindset.

You will conduct tours and interviews, manage CRM records, partner with the Dean of Admissions, Marketing, and faculty, and support events with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years in sales, admissions, recruiting, or a measurable customer-facing role.
• Alignment with Providence Academy's mission and values essential.
• Sales and engagement experience with pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect and convert leads through outreach and follow-up.
• Guide families from first inquiry to enrollment and contract.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Admissions, Marketing, Advancement, and faculty on enrollment strategy.

Skills

Sales skills

Pipeline management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Admissions Associate

Providence Academy seeks a motivated self-starter and collaborative team member to join the Admissions Team. The Admissions Associate drives new family recruitment, guides prospective students and families from initial inquiry through enrollment, and serves as a key representative of Providence Academy’s mission and values. This role is central to the growth of the school and requires someone who takes initiative, works proactively across departments, and brings a genuine sales mindset to building a mission-aligned community.

Role Overview

Drive student enrollment by managing the full family journey from first inquiry to signed contract, combining consultative sales skills with genuine mission alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment & Sales

Proactively prospect and convert leads through outreach, community engagement, and consistent follow-up. Set and track personal enrollment goals and report on pipeline metrics.

Family Experience

Serve as the welcoming first point of contact — conducting tours, interviews, and entrance assessments while guiding families through each step of the admissions process with care and urgency.

Collaboration

Partner with the Dean of Admissions, Marketing, Advancement, and faculty to deliver a seamless, mission-consistent experience and align on school-wide enrollment strategy.

Administration & Data

Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce/Veracross a plus), manage admissions event logistics, and own office workflows with minimal supervision.

Additional

Availability for some evenings/weekends for community events and school activities required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years in sales, admissions, recruiting, or a measurable customer-facing role. Alignment with Providence Academy's mission and values essential.

Skills

Proven sales abilities including pipeline management, follow-up, and closing. Strong self-starter with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Collaborative team player with the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required; Salesforce experience strongly preferred.

Job Details

Location Plymouth, MN

Job Type Full-time

Starting Salary Range $52,000-$62,000