Mission-Driven Admissions Director for Catholic School

Bishop Ireton High School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks a Director of Admissions to start December 2026. The role leads recruitment, applications, admissions and enrollment management while promoting the Catholic and Salesian mission to families.

The candidate will balance warm, mission-centered engagement with disciplined follow-up, events, pipeline management and an organized review process. Reports to the Head of School, with on-site duties and local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in education administration, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, writing and digital database management skills.
• Experience with the Blackbaud software system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Outreach: Coordinate marketing, local middle school visits, information nights, shadow days, and open houses, as well as student ambassador programming.
• Application Management: Oversee the entire application lifecycle, entrance testing (HSPT) and tests, application process, and admissions committee review.
• Financial Aid Administration: Collaborate on managing and distributing tuition assistance and merit scholarships.
• Data & Communication: Maintain databases, newsletters and surveys; field parent communications; manage enrollment contracts and re-registration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Writing

Digital database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks a Director of Admissions to start December 2026. The role leads recruitment, applications, admissions and enrollment management while promoting the Catholic and Salesian mission to families.

The candidate will balance warm, mission-centered engagement with disciplined follow-up, events, pipeline management and an organized review process. Reports to the Head of School, with on-site duties and local travel as needed.