Director of Enrollment

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Director of Enrollment Management

Archbishop Wood High School

655 York Rd.

Warminster, PA 18974

Position Summary:

The Director of Enrollment Management will lead the enrollment efforts of Archbishop Wood High School by creating a strong awareness among various constituencies (prospective parents and students, current parents and students, partner schools, alumni, community members and friends) that showcases the school as the ideal choice for their child. The Enrollment Director will lead efforts in developing/sustaining key relationships, representing the school in a variety of settings on and off campus. This role is also responsible for understanding the strategic and operational processes of enrollment management and has experience with all aspects of student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and tuition assistance leveraging. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a comprehensive Enrollment Management Plan for Archbishop Wood High School.  Establish short- and long-range goals in cooperation with the School President, Enrollment Management Committee, and the Office of Catholic Education.
• Provide direction to a part-time Assistant Director of Admissions.

• Work closely with the faculty and staff to ensure understanding of the school’s enrollment management program and engage them in the process.

• Work closely with the Advancement and Marketing Staff to develop long range organizational and promotional/marketing plans (print, electronic, social, and other mediums) for programs and initiatives which support and promote admissions.
• Foster, develop and nurture new and existing relationships with the community, prospective parents, and students through research, in-person visits, appointments, phone calls, and emails to schedule presentations and recruit students (Area elementary schools, individual presentations, and religious prep programs).
• Meet with prospective students and families, arranging tours and shadowing programs, and coordinating admissions related events to include open houses, accepted students’ nights, visitation days, and other seasonal events for prospective students of all ages.
• Develop proficiencies in and direct the management of the Prospect and Admissions modules of Finalsite Enrollment.
• Analyze data and develop strategies that will assist AW to meet enrollment management goals.
• Assist the school’s President and the financial aid committee in awarding need-based grants to families who have applied for tuition assistance.
• In conjunction with the school's Accountant and Tuition Officer, coordinate, prepare and review all necessary reports to assist in and complete tuition reconciliation and ensure students have been properly billed and receive awarded grants, scholarships, or other discounts.
• Respond to parent questions regarding tuition, documenting responses in the Tuition Management System
• Facilitate and manage the stewardship of scholarships and the donor thank you process and coordination of the receipt and review of thank you letters from students.
• Work collaboratively with the President, Principal, Advancement, Academics, Activities, Athletics, Student Services, Tuition Office, Campus Ministry, and parent ambassadors for the efforts of current student retention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, education, communications or another appropriate discipline is required, Master’s degree preferred. Three to five years related experience preferably in academic or admissions office.

• Must be able to work in a team environment, be self-motivated and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A high degree of integrity, confidentiality, strong work ethic and a willingness to gain knowledge of the mission of AW and Catholic education as a whole quickly and continuously.

• Exceptional communication skills. Experience in communications, marketing, sales, public relations and/or education.

• Strong management and data analysis skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, administration, and support staff members.

• Experience in data systems, preferably student database systems and/or customer relations management systems (Finalsite Enrollment and/or PowerSchool), and familiarity with programming and implementation of data in several office environments (Microsoft Office, Google Docs).

• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary competitive and commensurate with experience and full benefits.

This is a 12-month position

Candidates interested in the position of Director of Enrollment Management should submit their cover letter, resume, transcripts and salary requirements to Owen Logue, Director of Enrollment Management for Secondary Schools, at ologue@archphila.org.

The deadline for application is April 30, 2024.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts are required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In keeping with Church teachings on social justice, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.  This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and access to training.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type
of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment