Position Summary
- Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
- Department: Reports to Director of Admissions
- Classification: Full time for 2026-2027 school year
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus scheduled events with required attendance.
Overview
The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the mission of St. Pius X High School by assisting in the outreach, recruitment, evaluation, and initial enrollment of students who will thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. Working closely with the Director of Admissions, this role helps promote Catholic education, supports families through the admissions process, and serves as a welcoming representative of the school’s faith, values, and community.
Mission
Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching – this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families and feeder schools
- Assist in planning and implementing student outreach and recruitment strategies consistent with the mission and values of Catholic education
- Review and evaluate applications in accordance with school policies and admissions criteria
- Communicate regularly with prospective students and families, guiding them through the admissions process
- Coordinate, support and lead (as appropriate) admissions events such as middle school visits, open houses, shadow days, information sessions, and entrance testing
- Represent the school at feeder schools, parish events, fairs, and community outreach activities
- Maintain accurate applicant records in the admissions database
- Collaborate with faculty, administration, campus ministry, and marketing to promote the school’s academic, spiritual, and extracurricular programs
- Support application and enrollment reporting and data analysis to meet admissions goals
- Assist with scholarship and financial aid communications, as appropriate
- May supervise and/or train the Admissions Coordinator and Student Ambassadors
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in admissions, outreach and recruitment, enrollment management, student services, or a related field
- Commitment to and understanding of Catholic education and the SPX mission
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, administration, and community members
- Proficiency with admissions software, databases, and standard office technology
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak admissions seasons
- Completion of safe environment training