Assistant Director of Admissions

Archdiocese of St. Louis•O’Fallon, MO

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About The Position

St. Dominic High School is seeking a mission‑driven, relationship‑oriented Assistant Director of Admissions to support the recruitment, enrollment, and onboarding of prospective students and families. This role plays a key part in communicating the school’s Catholic identity, academic excellence, and commitment to student growth while ensuring a welcoming and positive admissions experience from inquiry through enrollment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; experience in admissions, enrollment management, education, or a related field preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse audiences.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
Comfort with technology, data systems, and CRM/admissions software.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for events.
Commitment to the values and mission of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

Represent St. Dominic High School at school fairs, parish events, community engagements, and partner school visits.
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
Assist in developing and executing annual recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals.
Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families through email, phone, and in‑person communication.
Conduct campus tours, information sessions, and shadow day experiences.
Support the application and admissions process, including managing inquiries, application files, transcripts, recommendations, and placement assessments.
Assist in coordinating admissions events such as Open House, Welcome Nights, and new‑student onboarding activities.
Collaborate with the Communications/Marketing team to ensure consistent, mission‑aligned messaging across digital and print materials.
Contribute to the creation of content highlighting student life, academic programs, and school community to support recruitment initiatives.
Maintain accurate prospective‑student records in the admissions database and track applicant progress.
Prepare reports and analytics to support enrollment planning and decision‑making.
Monitor trends in admissions, demographic shifts, and recruitment effectiveness.
Work closely with the Director of Admissions, faculty, counselors, and administrative staff to ensure seamless communication during the enrollment cycle.
Uphold and promote the Catholic mission and values of St. Dominic High School in all interactions and communications.
Support other school events and initiatives as needed.