Recruitment & Enrollment Specialist- Incarnate Word High School

Description

REPORTS TO :

Director of Advancement. This person will be an active member of the Advancement Team.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract and enroll prospective students.

This role requires a dynamic, outgoing individual with a passion for education and the mission of Incarnate Word High School.

The Specialist will work closely with school leadership, faculty, and staff to achieve enrollment goals and ensure a smooth admissions process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive student recruitment plan aligned with the school’s mission and enrollment goals.
• Identify and target key markets and demographics for potential students.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, including open houses, school visits, and community outreach programs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, feeder schools, and community organizations.
• Coordinate interviews, campus tours, and shadow days for prospective students.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries from prospective students and their families.
• Foster strong connections with alumnae and leverage their networks for recruitment purposes.
• Collaborate with Communications Specialist to create engaging recruitment materials, including brochures, social media content, and website updates.
• Develop and deliver presentations to prospective students, families, and community groups.
• Oversee the admissions application process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of applications.
• Manage communication campaigns to keep prospective students and families informed throughout the admissions process.
• Evaluate applications and assist in making admissions decisions.
• Track and analyze recruitment and enrollment data to measure the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports for school leadership on recruitment and enrollment metrics.
• Maintain accurate records of prospective student interactions and admissions data.
• Manage the scholarship process, including creating and updating the scholarship application.
• Coordinate scholarship application reviews and selection processes.
• Communicate scholarship opportunities to prospective and current students and their families.
• Support signature events of the Advancement team.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience in student recruitment, admissions, or a related area, preferably in a Catholic or private school setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student database ie. Blackbaud.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
30+ days ago