DIRECTOR - ADMISSIONS

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Inc. seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the admissions team, manage recruitment and enrollment strategy, and cultivate relationships with feeder schools, parishes, and educational partners.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, this role will drive a mission-driven admissions experience across the region. This full-time, 12-month position focuses on streamlining admissions operations, improving applicant conversion, and delivering

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day administration of the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment.
• Monitor applicant progress throughout the admissions funnel and implement strategies to improve conversion and yield.
• Ensure timely, responsive, and mission-centered communication with prospective families.
• Coordinate applicant interviews, admissions review, and enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate admissions records and collaborate with the Enrollment Management Team to ensure data integrity.
• Support continuous improvement of admissions policies, procedures, and operational practices.

Job description

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

MISSION STATEMENT

At Our Lady of Good Counsel, a Catholic high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, we inspire our students to excel, serve, and love.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School seeks an experienced, relationship-driven, and strategic professional to serve as its next Director of Admissions.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions serves as the operational leader of the admissions process and is responsible for the successful execution of recruitment, admissions, and enrollment initiatives. This individual provides direct leadership and supervision to the admissions team while cultivating meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, educational partners, and community stakeholders. Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect the mission, values, and welcoming spirit of Good Counsel.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative Enrollment Management Office committed to innovation, exceptional customer service, and mission-centered relationship building. Working in partnership with the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, the Director will lead day-to-day operations of the Admissions Office, supervise the Assistant Director of Admissions and Executive Assistant for Enrollment Management, and translate institutional enrollment priorities into operational excellence and an outstanding admissions experience for prospective families.

This position offers the opportunity to lead one of the region’s premier admissions operations while contributing to the continued enrollment success of one of the region’s premier Catholic, college preparatory schools. The Director will play a central role in developing recruitment strategies, strengthening educational partnerships, mentoring admissions professionals, and continuously enhancing the prospective family experience.

At Good Counsel, we believe the admissions experience is one of the most important expressions of our mission. Every interaction with a prospective family is an opportunity to demonstrate who we are as a community, and the Director of Admissions plays a vital role in ensuring every family feels welcomed, valued, and known. In partnership with the Executive Director of Enrollment Management and the Chief Communications & Enrollment Management Officer, the Director helps advance the school’s enrollment goals by leading a high-performing admissions operation grounded in hospitality, responsiveness, and authentic relationship building.

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

RECRUITMENT & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Serve as a primary ambassador for Our Lady of Good Counsel High School throughout the admissions process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with feeder schools, Archdiocesan principals and leadership (Washington & Baltimore), parish communities, educational partners, and community organizations.
• Lead the implementation of strategic recruitment initiatives designed to attract mission-appropriate students and families.
• Conduct visits to Archdiocese of Washington schools and other partner schools throughout the region.
• Represent Good Counsel at recruitment events, on and off campus, throughout the admissions and recruitment cycle.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Enrollment Management to identify and execute opportunities for enrollment growth, market expansion, and engagement with prospective families.

ADMISSIONS OPERATIONS

• Lead the day-to-day administration of the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment.
• Monitor applicant progress throughout the admissions funnel and implement strategies to improve conversion and yield.
• Ensure timely, responsive, and mission-centered communication with prospective families.
• Coordinate applicant interviews, admissions review, and enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate admissions records and collaborate with the Enrollment Management Team to ensure data integrity.
• Support continuous improvement of admissions policies, procedures, and operational practices.

ADMISSIONS EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

• Lead the planning and execution of admissions programming, including:
  • Open House
  • Parent Information Night
  • Shadow Visits
  • Howard County Parent Social
  • Friday Night Lights
  • Interviews
  • Accepted S