Director of Admissions and High School Placement

Job Summary

The Director of Admissions & High School Placement leads Bellesini Academy initiatives in admissions, parent and community relationships, marketing and the high school placement process. The Director of Admissions & High School Placement is part of the school’s leadership team and will work closely with colleagues to strengthen the school’s enrollment in line with the school’s mission. The Director will be responsible for maintaining admissions and enrollment data and providing information and support to families throughout the admissions process both incoming students to Bellesini Academy and 8th grade students into Catholic and independent high schools. The Director of Admissions & High School Placement must have a clear understanding of the school’s mission and culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

New Students and Families

• Oversee the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment for new students to the school.
• Is familiar with the school’s academic, after school and evening study programs to communicate accurately with prospective students and families.
• Present the school to prospective students and parents through tours, student visits, Open House and other communications.
• Build student application files by securing all necessary documents.
• Oversee advertising opportunities, admissions and marketing materials, mailings and publications.
• Oversee new parent/student events.
• Establish a network of parents to assist in the admissions process.
• Oversee the Admissions Committee.
• Collect statistical data on all aspects of the admissions process and student re-enrollment with respect to attrition and retention.
• Coordinate and oversee new student/parent orientation program

High School Placement

Work with the Head of School on successful outplacement of 8th grade students to Catholic and independent high schools.

• Host high school placement meetings with 7th & 8th grade students and their families.
• Assist 8th grade families with researching prospective high schools and providing resources as needed.
• Coordinate with faculty, students and parents to ensure application and financial aid materials are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist students with essay writing/editing, resume building, interview preparation.
• Research scholarship opportunities to present the students and families & assist in the application process
• Teach classes on goal setting, vision and core values as well as HSPT test preparation.
• Coordinate the transition to high school assisting families & students with books, uniform, transportation etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise Alumni Evening Study two days a week (Monday & Tuesday evenings)
• Assist with providing additional opportunities for summer programs/camps for students.
• Assist with the Bellesini Summer Program.
• Participates in the daily life of the school, attending meetings and helping support/lead school-wide events.
• Be a part of the school leadership team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required. Masters preferred.
• Willing to work some evenings, weekends and school vacations.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills, data analysis skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000