Director of Enrollment Management

Director of Enrollment Management for Secondary Schools

Archdiocese of Philadelphia – Office of Catholic Education

222 N. 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Position Summary

The Director of Enrollment Management Secondary Schools assists the Senior Director of Enrollment Management in all aspects of the high school enrollment management process by communicating information to schools about the enrollment management process and by working in a consultative way with schools to sustain and grow enrollment. In addition, Director Enrollment Management Secondary Schools participates in various outreach activities including on site school visits, regular continuing education workshops and works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Enrollment Management to integrate recruiting, financial aid, and retention strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Director in creation of an annual enrollment plan for both the system and individual schools.
• Work with the Senior Director to develop yearly enrollment goals for each high school in collaboration with the high school president and admissions director.
• Track weekly enrollment at each high school.
• Meet with high school admissions directors and presidents to create, review and revise local school marketing plans.
• Meet regularly with high school admissions directors to review enrollment plan progress.
• Work with the Senior Director to oversee the grant and aid process
• Work with Senior Director to plan and implement continuing education workshops for high school admissions directors, elementary advancement directors, high school presidents and elementary school principals.
• Maintain, analyze, and report metrics related to enrollment.
• Provide oversight and direct the management of the prospect modules of the school student information systems used by schools.
• Collaborate with regional/OCE planning and efforts, as appropriate; provide required reports to the OCE; attend meetings and training opportunities throughout the year.
• Stay up to date on enrollment management best practices. This may include attendance at national professional conferences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in school admissions and recruitment including management and supervision.
• Proven experience in recruitment and admissions activities.
• Knowledge of financial aid and pricing strategies.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be self-motivated and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A high degree of integrity, confidentiality, strong work ethic and a willingness to quickly and continuously gain knowledge of the mission of Catholic Education.
• Strong management and data analysis skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, administration, and support staff members of all schools.
• Experience in data systems, preferably student database, and familiarity with programming and implementation of data in several office environments (Microsoft Office, Google Docs).
• Experience in communications, marketing, sales, public relations, education preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is also expected as a part of the position.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The majority of this job will be spent indoors in a climate-controlled environment. 

The Director of Enrollment Management is a 12 month, full time position; evenings and weekends as required.

Competitive salary and benefits package.         

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.

Must be able to carry and lift items weighing up to 15 pounds.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities are Roman Catholic religious organizations, and their employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and moral of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is 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.