Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Director of Admissions Incarnate Word Academy

Incarnate Word Academy
Job Description
Director of Admissions

 

Incarnate Word Academy seeks an energetic, relational, strategic and mission driven leader to serve as Director of Admissions.  This role is ideal for someone who can share IWA’s story with passion and authenticity.

Reporting directly to the Principal, her/his priority is the development and execution of a comprehensive admissions strategy for Incarnate Word Academy.  The Director of Admissions focuses on student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management and student retention. The admissions team, consisting of the Principal, Director of Admissions, Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions and Development  Coordinator, work in a collaborative manner to achieve admissions goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements a comprehensive admissions strategy and plan.

  • Sets specific and measurable admissions goals and objectives with input and approval of the Principal.

  • Manages the Admissions team including the Assistant Director of Admissions and Admissions and Development Support Coordinator

  • Directly markets IWA to prospective families via a series of planned events both on and off campus including but not limited to: High School Fairs, Shadow Days, Open House, Red Knight on the Road and prospective parent programming.

  • Manages the admissions process including but not limited to student recruitment, enrollment management and student retention.

  • Oversees the management of admissions budget.

  • Collects and analyzes data to determine effective marketing strategies.

  • Works closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications for IWA’s brand and enrollment.

  • Collaborates with Marketing and Communications Director to develop and implement a strategic communications and marketing plan including print materials, social media and the website.

  • Oversees the management of the database to track prospective students and their families.

  • Builds and fosters relationships with elementary and middle school leaders, graduate support directors and key influencers.

  • Reviews applications and is a member of the admissions selection committee.

  • Oversees transfer student recruitment and admissions process.

  • Provides regular reports on recruitment, admissions, and retention activities.

  • Represents the mission and charism of IWA to internal and external community members.

  • Other tasks, as needed and requested by the Principal.

 Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 3-5 years professional experience in a sales or marketing role, ideally in an academic/admissions environment

  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills

  • Ability to relate to prospective students and parents

  • Ability to conceptualize and execute innovative approaches based upon data and trends

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills

  • Effective collaborator, able to work across multiple departments

  • Marketing and social media knowledge

 

Salary Range:

$55,000 - 75,000