ABOUT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLA College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist TraditionFounded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence Massachusetts in 1935 Central Catholic High School enrolls approximately 1200 students from over 60 cities and towns. The faculty and staff at CCHS are a diverse group of extraordinary dedicated and caring professionals who know their students well and are invested in their academic success and personal growth. Please visit our website at www.centralcatholic for more information. SUMMARY The Director of Admissions (Director) serves as lead employee responsible for student recruitment and enrollment management at Central Catholic High School (CCHS). In concert with the CCHS Administration and Admissions Committee manages the application process and the process of notifying applicants of admissions decisions. Also manages a variety of enrollment initiatives including but not limited to Open House the Raider for a Day shadow experience program Student Ambassadors high school information sessions feeder school relations and communications with prospective students and families. The Director tracks all relevant demographic and market data and uses this to assist the President and CCHS Administration in setting achievable enrollment projections and goals. The Director works to grow CCHS market share of prospective student pool including increased yields from applicant pool and admittedstudent pool. This is a fulltime 12month position which reports directly to the President.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.Assumes overall responsibility for student recruitment and the creation implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan.2.Coordinates the ninth grade and transfer student application process from inquiry through enrollment working with the Admissions Committee to evaluate candidates and make admissions decisions.3 conjunction with the President and Director of Marketing and Communications develops a comprehensive strategic marketing plan for the Admissions Office.4.Plans organizes implements hosts and evaluates various admissions events including open houses information nights accepted students events new student and parent orientations school visit days school fairs placement testing days and admissions receptions.5.Develops coordinates and executes an annual program plan for the Admissions Office.6.Manages the Finalsite Enrollment database collecting contact information application and enrollment materials for all prospective students. 7.Manages the Raider for a Day shadow experience program.8.Manages the Student Ambassador program.9.Manages the Montagne Scholars Program scholarship selection process in coordination with members of the CCHS Administration. 10.Enlists and trains faculty alumni and parent volunteers whose assistance is essential to successful admissions events. 11.Builds relationships and maintains a database of partner grammar schools principals and regional program contacts.12.Makes self available for questions and inquiries from parents of prospective students as well as teachers principals pastors and others who refer students to Central Catholic.13.Maintains appropriate statistics on all recruiting activities for periodic reporting to the CCHS Administration and Admissions Committee.14.Serves as a member of the Marketing and Communications Committee contributing to the overall image and marketing of the school through the lens of prospective families.15.Prepares reports required by the President and/or Principal regarding applicants or admitted students.16.Prepares and maintains an Admissions Office budget.17.With the Principal organizes orientation programs for entering freshmen and their parents.18.Assumes any additional duties required by the school that are: i. consistent with the aforementioned duties ii. and consistent with the best interests of the school and its students iii. neither arbitrary capricious nor punitive in nature.RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SUPERVISION OF OTHER EMPLOYEESThe Director directly hires supervises and evaluates the Assistant Director of Admissions and the Admissions Administrative Assistant. PHYSICAL DEMANDSStooping bending traveling to/from locations on campus ascending/descending stairs reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common. Valid drivers license and ability to travel locally as well as conduct physical tours of campus required.
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