Admissions Director

Admissions Director

St. Joseph Catholic School seeks a mission-driven and relationship-focused Admissions Director to lead enrollment growth and support student retention across our school community. The Admissions Director serves as a key ambassador for St. Joseph Catholic School, helping prospective families understand the unique value of a Catholic education and guiding them through the admissions process with care, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and energized by building relationships with families, parish communities, and the broader Brazos Valley. This individual works closely with school leadership to support strategic enrollment growth while ensuring that each family experiences the warmth, faith, and excellence that define St. Joseph Catholic School.

Primary Responsibilities

Enrollment & Admissions Leadership

• Lead and manage the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment
• Develop and implement strategies to grow enrollment across all grade levels
• Coordinate campus tours, shadow days, open houses, and admissions events
• Serve as primary point of contact for prospective families
• Maintain admissions data and track enrollment trends

Relationship Building & Outreach

• Build strong relationships with prospective and current families
• Partner with parish communities and local organizations to promote SJCS
• Represent the school at community events and outreach opportunities
• Collaborate with Advancement and Communications to support recruitment efforts
• Support retention efforts through family engagement and communication

Marketing & Strategic Enrollment Growth

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic enrollment initiatives
• Assist with development of admissions materials and messaging
• Monitor enrollment metrics and provide regular updates to leadership
• Help identify opportunities to enhance the student and family experience

Admissions Operations

• Manage admissions timelines and application processes
• Coordinate student assessments and admissions decisions
• Maintain accurate enrollment records and reporting
• Support onboarding of newly admitted families

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred)
• Experience in admissions, enrollment management, education, or related field preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and families
• Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of St. Joseph Catholic School

Key Qualities We Seek

• Mission-driven and faith-centered
• Warm, welcoming, and relationship-focused
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills
• Professional communicator and ambassador
• Collaborative team member
• Passionate about Catholic education

Why St. Joseph Catholic School?

• 132-year tradition of excellence
• Strong faith-centered community
• Supportive and collaborative faculty and staff
• Growing enrollment and forward-looking leadership
• Opportunity to shape the future of Catholic education in the Brazos Valley

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References