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SS. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic High School (SNG) seeks an experienced admissions professional to manage all aspects of the SNG enrollment process. The Director of Enrollment Management will have an entrepreneurial spirit to attract new prospects and must have a customer-centered approach to achieve enrollment goals. The Admissions Director will oversee the admissions team and will provide SNG leadership with regular updates of actions, progress, data reports, and detailed analysis of local and national enrollment trends. This position reports directly to the school president.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the School President and Principal, the Director of Enrollment Management implements a comprehensive Enrollment and Admissions Marketing plan. This includes but is not limited to:
Admissions:
● Identify and cultivate relationship throughout the city of Philadelphia
● Establish short and long-range goals and objectives. This includes, but is not limited to:
o Manage the admissions team to efficiently and effectively support enrollment objectives
o In collaboration with the school president, prepare and present annual
enrollment and marketing goals/plans
o Identify and optimize opportunities throughout the community that have potential to support enrollment goals
o Interact regularly and warmly communicate with prospective families to assist their journey through each stage of the admission process
o Demonstrate expert level knowledge of the SNG community, accomplishments, policies, and plans for the future
o Meet with prospective students & families, offer personalized tours, coordinate shadow days and student interviews
o Coordinate all admissions events including: walk-throughs, open house, accepted student events, & 7th grade visitation day
o Process all applications from initial inquiry through final enrollment decision using the School Admin platform
o Support families through the acceptance and enrollment process
o Welcome new families to SS John Neumann & Maria Goretti High School
Outreach:
● Collaborate with school minister for all parish partner (grade school) outreach and summer programs
● Collaborate with the school president to examine effectiveness of all marketing efforts ∙ Regularly communicate with partner schools and local athletic programs
● Represent SNG at local high school nights, visits to middle schools and PREP programs
● Give detailed presentations in a variety of settings and group sizes answering questions
● regarding school atmosphere/culture, admissions process, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, etc. from students and parents.
● Explain and continue to shape admission, tuition assistance and scholarship procedures/policies.
● Prioritize relationships with principals at partner schools
Retention
● Develop and manage systems for tracking attrition
● Use data on attrition to make recommendations for improving the educational product offer by SNG
● Conduct exit interviews with students and families
Additional Responsibilities:
● Collaborate with Office of Catholic Education (OCE) in planning and efforts, as appropriate; provide required reports to OCE; attend meetings and training opportunities throughout the year.
● Serve as a member of the school’s scholarship/financial aid team
● All other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will be an independent thinker who is:
- Creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative
- Highly organized
- Goal oriented
- Attentive to details
- Skilled in communications, including strong writing and editing abilities
- Expert level in Microsoft Office Suite programs and have strong computer skills
- Experienced with web-based data management systems and reporting
- Energized by a fast-paced professional environment
- High degree of integrity, confidentiality and commitment to the mission of Catholic Education
Qualifications and Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience in admissions/recruitment in an educational setting is required. All required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.
Applicants to be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered, preferred.
Candidates interested in the position of Director of Enrollment Management should submit their cover letter, references, resume and salary expectations to
Rory Sweeney, Interim School President
Deadline for applications is March 9, 2023
Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.
PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.
As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.
Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphiais an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to submit to background checks and clearances as required by local laws and regulations?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location