Director of Admissions – OKC

Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School is seeking a director of admissions to recruit students to apply to the school, direct the admissions process from point of inquiry to enrollment, supervise staff and volunteers for admission events and manage the Office of Admissions. Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field; master’s degree preferred. Three plus years of admissions administration experience; knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail, Applicant Tracking Systems, Zoom/Google Meet/Cisco Webex. Bilingual (English /Spanish) required. Apply at cristoreyokc.org/careers.

Job Posting

Position Title: Director of Admissions
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Admissions is primarily responsible for recruiting students to apply to the school, directing the admissions process from point of inquiry to enrollment, as well as supervising staff and volunteers for admission events. This position will also manage the Office of Admissions.

OUR MISSION
Cristo Rey OKC is a Catholic, college preparatory school that educates young people of limited economic means and all faiths to become men and women of knowledge, faith, purpose, and service. By offering a rigorous curriculum, a unique work-study experience, and the support of an inclusive school community, we prepare our students to succeed in college and beyond. Cristo Rey OKC is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national association of 38 high schools that provide a quality, Catholic, college preparatory education to young people of limited educational options. It is our goal to build one of the best high schools in Oklahoma City as measured by academic achievement, graduation rates, and acceptance into and graduation from four-year colleges and universities.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties:
• Designs and implements a comprehensive strategic plan of admissions of new students.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the school’s goals and objectives.
• Evaluates continually and redesigns where appropriate all aspects of the admissions program with the goal of maintaining a capacity enrollment of qualified students and a waitlist of qualified applicants.
• Represents the school at conferences and to the local community for events related to admissions.
• Active member of the school leadership team.
• Attends Board meetings and provides reports to board members on the status of the admissions process.
• Provides input to marketing materials, ads, mailings, web pages, and publications related to admissions and that promote the school to prospective students.
 • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with Catholic feeder schools, local public and charter middle schools, churches, and other organizations that can be helpful in attracting qualified students.
• Presents the school to parents and students during visits to middle schools, churches, and organizations, or through media placements.
• Initiates and oversees recruitment activities, such as Open Houses, Applicant Days and Shadow Days, intended to interest parents in enrolling students to the school, which are frequently in the evenings and on weekends.
• Attends parish events, community events, and festivals, etc.
• Manages the Student Ambassador program.
• Develops, continuously evaluates, and revises the student application and relevant processes.
• With Admissions staff organizes student interviews, including training faculty and staff who will assist with conducting admissions interviews.
• Chairs meetings of the Admissions Committee.
• Organizes and administers third-party income verification software and program for student financial aid.
• Leads communication with students and parents throughout the admissions process.
• Communicates final admissions decisions to all applicants.
• Ensures enrollment packets are prepared and distributed with the Registrar’s Office.
• Organizes student registration meetings.
• Coordinates all communication with families regarding next steps for enrollment.

Competency Statements:
• Ability to effectively interact with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong personal alignment with the Cristo Rey mission and openness to work in a faith-based organization.
• Acts and presents self in a professional manner in appearance, demeanor, and work habits; maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Follows the school’s discipline policy for students.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; manage own time

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00a-5:00; regular nights and weekends for recruitment events with some travel around the OKC area are required. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Required Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field.
Experience: 3+ years of admissions administration experience.
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, PDF, Email, Applicant Tracking Systems, Zoom/Google Meet/Cisco Webex.

Preferred Education and Experience

Education: Master’s Degree

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little to no assistance.
Bi-Lingual (English / Spanish) required.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to apply:
• Candidates must apply through the Cristo Rey OKC website.
• Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references.
• The interview process will include a review of provided materials, potentially a phone interview, an in-person interview with the President and/or interviews with other Cristo Rey OKC leadership.
• Position is open until filled.

AAP/EEO Statement
Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.