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Marianapolis Preparatory School (Thompson, CT)

Position Opening: Assistant Director of Admission

Department: Admission

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Reports to: Assistant Head of School, Enrollment Management & Marketing

Contract Schedule: 12-month

Description & Function: Under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management, the Assistant Director of Admission will support and facilitate all functions of the Admission Team, including but not limited to, in person (travel) and virtual recruitment of students, positioning of the community and its mission, advising and managing of Admission community groups, collaboration and implementation of strategic planning of recruitment plans, planning and contribution of recruitment and enrollment events throughout the year, positive and supportive customer service in working with families, consultants, and placement personnel, accurate reporting, demonstrating and maintaining applicant and family confidentiality, and detailed and consistent internal communication with the team and school community. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a clear understanding of, and effectively communicate, the mission, programs, organizations, and differentiators of Marianapolis Preparatory School to prospective students and their families, educational consultants, enrollment partners, middle school placement personnel and more.
• Be a contributing member in developing, executing, and sustaining a strategic vision for the positioning of Marianapolis (marketing) and the recruitment and enrollment management of qualified students.
• Develop, cultivate, reinforce, and sustain working relationships and partnerships with prospective parents and students, educational consultants, school placement personnel, experts in the field and all constituents related to Admission and recruitment.
• Communicate and effectively work with students and families throughout the application process, guiding them from inquiry to engagement in the application process including the completed application, visit and interview, application materials and, ultimately, admission decision. 
• Manage and effectively coordinate admission recruitment initiatives on campus - Shadow Days, tours, Open Houses, receptions, revisit days, and more.
• Travel to engage with constituents locally, regionally, throughout the U.S. and the globe.
• Advise and manage Admission organizations such as Ambassador Club (students who host Shadows), Ambassador Captains, Tour Guides, and the Parent Ambassador Network.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Department on a regular basis (weekly) to create dynamic and effective content to distribute to the admission network including but not limited to; email communications, newsletters, social media, video, and strategic planning and positioning of the Marianapolis brand.
• This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours as well as travel nationally and internationally.
• Other responsibilities could include coaching, dorm duty and other community-based roles. 

OTHER (POTENTIAL) RESPONSIBILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES:

• Campus Housing
• Coaching
• Dorm duty

Requirements 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2-4 years of Admission, sales, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience with or extensive knowledge of independent day and boarding schools preferred. 
• Experience with all Microsoft Suite applications
• Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and interest in creating an inclusive admissions experience for all Marianapolis constituents. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A commitment to, and effective, communication internally and externally on all levels.
• Organized, detail oriented, accurate reporter, with an ability to work independently and generate work for themself.
• A collaborative mind and execution as a member of a close-knit team and community. 
• Must demonstrate a positive energy, enthusiasm, and determination to the field and required projects and tasks to provide valuable and timely services to prospective, students/families, the team, and newly enrolled community members. 
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including communicating effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including consultants and educational partners, placement personnel at schools, students, co-workers, parents, alumni, volunteers, board members, and the public.
• Familiarity and experience with Blackbaud is a positive.
• Experience with videography, social media, are also positive.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of cohorts including but not limited to, parents, students, administrators, board members, faculty, staff, media members, partners, and more.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2-4 years of Admission, sales, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience with or extensive knowledge of independent day and boarding schools preferred. 
• Experience with all Microsoft Suite applications
• Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and interest in creating an inclusive admissions experience for all Marianapolis constituents. 

About Marianapolis Preparatory School

Marianapolis Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational, Catholic, boarding and day school serving students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduate. Our vibrant community of students come from more than 50 towns throughout our region, numerous states in the U.S., and 20+ countries worldwide. We offer 22 AP courses and nearly 100 elective courses for focused areas of study. Signature programs include Centers of Excellence, a certificate, academic focus culminating internship opportunity, and LEAP Week, a one week mini-term for students that takes students off campus and completing projects and experiences in several areas such as personal challenge, traditional academic, community service, the arts, cultural immersion and more. Marianapolis offers 30+ athletic and extracurricular teams and activities, and 30+ Clubs, Organizations, and Leadership Groups. Located just one hour from Boston, the School’s 150+ acre campus provides a beautifully picturesque, quintessentially New England safe haven for study and student experience. Established in 1926, Marianapolis is one of the highest rated and oldest Catholic schools in the region, and is approaching our centennial anniversary.

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