Assistant Director of Admissions

Central Catholic High School; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Health Insurance

Dental insurance

FSA & DCA

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition benefit

Job summary

Central Catholic High School seeks a dynamic, organized Assistant Director of Admissions to support student recruitment, enrollment management, and admissions programming. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director serves as a key ambassador of the school and plays an integral role in attracting, enrolling, and welcoming prospective students and families.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, demonstrate sound

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Admissions experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions on enrollment strategies and recruitment initiatives.
• Manage the prospective student review process and record admissions decisions.
• Track admitted student responses and oversee related communications.
• Prepare enrollment reports and data analyses.
• Maintain admissions databases and student records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Data entry & analytics

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Finalsite Enrollment

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Summary

Central Catholic High School seeks a dynamic, organized, and relationship-focused Assistant Director of Admissions to support student recruitment, enrollment management, and admissions programming.

Reporting directly to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director serves as a key ambassador of the school and plays an integral role in attracting, enrolling, and welcoming prospective students and families.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, demonstrate sound judgment, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Admissions experience is preferred but not required for candidates with relevant experience in education, sales, marketing, or customer engagement.

This is a full-time, 12-month position.

While the typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support admissions events and recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to develop, implement, and assess enrollment management strategies and recruitment initiatives.
• Manage the prospective student review process and maintain accurate records of admissions committee decisions.;
• Track admitted student responses and oversee related communications.
• Prepare enrollment reports and enrollment-related data analyses on a regular basis.
• Maintain admissions databases, spreadsheets, and student records, including Finalsite Enrollment.

Events & Recruitment

• Assist in planning, coordinating, hosting, and evaluating admissions programs and events, including:
  • Open Houses
  • Informatioon Sessions
  • Accepted Students Events
  • New Student and Parent Orientations
  • School Visit Days
  • School Fairs
  • Placement Testing Programs
  • Admissions Receptions
• Present Central Catholic High School to prospective students, families, educators, and community partners both on and off campus.
• Attend recruitment events, school visits, conferences, and fairs, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Student Engagement Programs

• Coordinate and manage the Raider for a Day shadow program, including scheduling, communication, and event execution.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the Student Ambassador Program.
• Support the Montagne Scholars Program scholarship review and selection process in partnership with school leadership.

Relationship Management

• Welcome and assist prospective students and families visiting campus.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner schools, principals, school counselors, and community organizations.
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for admissions inquiries and communications.
• Manage data entry and intake of prospective student information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with High School Placement Testing logistics, including faculty coordination, materials ordering, and event administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Admissions Department and school mission.

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Three to four years of admissions experience.
• Experience in education, sales, marketing, enrollment management, customer relations, or a related field.
• Experience with Finalsite Enrollment and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with Canva and data reporting tools.
• Master's degree or other advanced degree.

The Ideal Candidate

The Successful Candidate Is

• Passionate about education and student success.
• An engaging communicator who can effectively tell Central Catholic's story.
• Strategic, creative, and detail-oriented.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through.
• Comfortable speaking to large and small groups.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the mission and values of Central Catholic High School.

Compensation: Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $71,000 (commensurate with education and experience).

Central Catholic High School is committed to offering salaries and benefits that are highly competitive with those of similar Catholic secondary schools. Compensation will be commensurate with the level of education and experience.

Benefits Include

• HMO Health Insurance Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• A cafeteria plan with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments with employer contribution
• Life Insurance coverage for two times salary (Employer pays 100% of the premium)
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Central Catholic tuition benefit offered for children of full-time employees