Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Salary Range: $75000$85000 Employment Type: Full-Time w/ July 1 Start Date Reports To: Head of School
Position Overview
The Director of Admissions and Financial Aid serves as a key member of the schools leadership team and is responsible for developing implementing and managing a comprehensive enrollment strategy to attract enroll and retain mission-appropriate students. This role supports the Catholic identity of the school and ensures the enrollment program reflects the schools values academic offerings and community culture.
The Director oversees all aspects of recruitment admissions retention financial aid and scholarship administration. This individual works collaboratively with faculty staff alumni and community partners to promote the schools mission and strengthen long-term enrollment sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Admissions

Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan aligned with enrollment goals.

Manage all components of the admissions process including inquiries campus tours shadow days application review interviews and acceptance communications.

Build relationships with prospective families feeder schools parishes community organizations and educational consultants.

Plan and lead recruitment events such as open houses information sessions and community outreach.

Represent the school at fairs conferences and off-campus events including local and regional travel.
Marketing & Communications (Enrollment-Focused)

Collaborate with marketing/communications staff to develop messaging digital content and outreach campaigns supporting recruitment and retention.

Ensure that all enrollment materials and communications reflect the schools mission programs and Catholic identity.
Retention & Student Success

Develop and implement retention initiatives in partnership with academic and student life departments.

Analyze student feedback academic data and engagement indicators to support retention strategies.

Coordinate outreach to current families and provide personalized support to ensure continuity of enrollment.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Administration

Oversee the financial aid and scholarship processes ensuring fairness accuracy and confidentiality.

Advise families on tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.

Collaborate with the finance office to manage aid budgets and forecasting.
Data Management & Reporting

Utilize data analysis to track recruitment progress forecast enrollment and inform strategic decisions.

Maintain accurate records in the admissions database and generate routine enrollment reports for leadership and the board.
Mission Representation & School Knowledge

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of school programs Catholic identity academic offerings extracurriculars and student life.

Serve as an ambassador of the schools mission articulating the value and outcomes of a Catholic education.
Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of admissions enrollment management or related experience-preferably in an independent Catholic or similar school environment.

Demonstrated success in recruitment relationship-building and enrollment goal achievement.

Strong public speaking communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and travel as required.

Comfort with data systems CRM tools and analytics.

Commitment to the Catholic mission and values of the school
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial aid administration.

Knowledge of independent/private school marketing strategies.

Bilingual abilities (Spanish especially) a plus.

Some evenings and weekends required for events and recruitment activities.

Local and regional travel expected.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following to Head of School Joseph Tweed via email at :

Cover letter

Resume

Three professional references

Required Experience:

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