Lower School Admissions Director

The Lower School Admissions Director will oversee The Covenant School’s admissions to identify and enroll new students Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Covenant’s college preparatory Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences program. The Director works on the Birdwood Campus and reports to the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. This is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt position.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Present the school’s mission to prospective families through personal interviews and tours
• Handles the candidates and processes records from the initial inquiry through enrollment
• Administer placement testing to evaluate applicants for admission to the Lower School
• Partner with Marketing and Communications team to develop admissions collateral materials, implement website content and execute promotional communication with prospective families
• Plan and host admission events throughout the year: In-person admissions receptions, monthly Zoom events, prospective grade level events, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner feeder schools
• Attend faculty meetings (as needed) to stay abreast of curricular changes and professional development opportunities of the Birdwood faculty
• Oversee re-enrollment process to include parent communication and data tracking
  • Partner and strategize with program administrators to optimize student retention
  • Capture and monitor attrition/retention statistics
• Communicate financial aid application process and deadlines to current and new parents
• Complete on-boarding process with program administrators for newly enrolled students
  • Plan grade level summer events to welcome incoming students and families
  • Coordinate messaging with program administrator for summer academic opportunities

Requirements

• Commitment to the Christian faith and dedicated member of a Christian church community
• Four year Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS)
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and staff
• Ability to represent the school and speak effectively with prospective parents and students
• Clear and persuasive written communication skills
• Ability to listen well
• Positive, energetic attitude and ability to engage with a diverse group of constituents
• Proficient with computers and software-based tools
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• High degree of organization, and a strong work ethic

Desired Qualifications

• Three to five years of demonstrated success in a leadership role
• Direct experience working in a school: admissions, classroom teacher, administration, etc.
  • Or, sales and marketing experience in alternate industry
• Experience using Blackbaud’s OnCampus admissions module

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to bcarter@covenantschool.org