Manager of Admissions - Cardinal O’Hara High School

• Work closely with the President and administrative staff to develop an effective enrollment and marketing plan.
• Ensures that all admission inquiries are handled quickly and efficiently.
• Enlists parents and alumni to assist in the admissions efforts of the school.
• 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 quickly and continuously gain knowledge of the mission of Cardinal O’Hara and Catholic education as a whole.
• 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 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.
• Admissions experience required; Sales experience is a plus

• Ability to analyze data and develop strategies that will help us grow enrollment.
• 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 in an effort to schedule presentations and recruit students (Area elementary schools, individual presentations, and religious prep programs).
• Give detailed presentations in a variety of settings and group sizes answering questions regarding school atmosphere, admissions process, financial aid, etc. from students and parents.
• Explain and continue to shape admission, tuition assistance and scholarship procedures/policies.
• Meet with prospective students and families, arranging tours and shadowing programs, and coordinating information sessions, open houses, preview nights, and entrance test events.
• Continually evaluate event offerings and experiences to expand the availability for families to understand the O’Hara experience.
• Contribute to social media platforms and development for admissions-related messaging via Constant Contact and other programs.
• Provide direction to the Admissions office staff including performance reviews and the annual review of their job descriptions.
• Provide oversight and direct the management of the Prospect and Admissions modules of the Finalsite CRM database.
• Serve as a key member of the school’s scholarship/financial aid team in continually reviewing awarding practices. Analyze data surrounding these practices to improve processes congruent with market changes.
• Work closely with the faculty and staff to ensure understanding of the school’s enrollment management program and engage them in the process.
• Collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education (OCE) planning and efforts, provide required reports to the OCE, and attend meetings and training opportunities throughout the year.

• Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess initiative, leadership, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the mission of Cardinal O’Hara High School.

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