Admission Associate

Primary Responsibilities

• Key member of Admissions Team; facilitates and/or leads efforts of planning, marketing, advising and processing Admissions prospects to convert them into qualified Admissions candidates and eventual enrollees should they be accepted.
• Working with the Director, develop and implement direct marketing plan and initiatives, including visiting elementary and middle schools and other organizations, including but not limited, to youth development organizations, churches, community and neighborhood organizations. Attend various high school fairs, open houses, parent nights and the like.
• Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with various organizational “gatekeepers” at schools and other target organizations, including teachers, HS placement counselors, parent coordinators, principals and academic administrators, executive directors, coaches, pastors, ministers, etc.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with existing Cristo Rey Brooklyn (CRB) students and families so as to provide an ongoing and growing pipeline for future applicants and enrollees
• Help plan, organize and execute various Cristo Rey Admissions marketing and related Admissions events such as Open Houses, Information Sessions, school and prospect visits, accepted student events, etc.
• Significantly contribute to the development and execution of Admissions communications and marketing plan and materials including as appropriate, and in collaboration with the Advancement Department, social media, website, electronic and print media
• Communicate and meet with prospects and their families, acquiring and tracking the necessary application related documentation and information from the families and/or schools
• Coverage the application screening and consideration process, including direct participation in the interview process, and consulting with the Principal, President, Director of Corporate Work Study and other CRB staff as it relates to individual candidates
• Oversee/execute Admissions related policies and procedures and other Admissions related responsibilities and assignments as directed by the Director
• Work closely with the Director and other CRB stakeholders so as to achieve overall school Enrollment Management goals
• Ensure compliance with/achievement of (i) relevant CRN Mission Effectiveness Standards, and (ii) CRB Admissions related goals and objectives
• Provide ongoing management reporting. Work closely with, and as instructed by, the Director to regularly report goals, progress, and identified metrics and attend and participate actively in ongoing leadership team meetings
• Assist with the management of the Student Ambassadors, members of whom participate in various Admissions (and other school) initiatives and events
• Assume other duties/amend above responsibilities as determined by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.A/B.S. degree from a 4-year institution
• Oral and written Spanish and/or Creole proficiency a strong plus
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and facility to learn other programs as needed (e.g. Admissions CRM)
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to present to large and small groups
• Demonstrated organizational skills (e.g. ability to effectively plan events, maintain complex databases)
• 2+ year experience working with middle school/high school students and families in an educational or youth development context. Specific recruitment, admissions and/or high school placement experience a very strong plus
• Strong interpersonal and/or marketing/sales skills and ability to relate with students and adults
• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter with ability to motivate others and foster teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and work collegially with colleagues
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Commitment to CRB’s mission and private, values-driven education with specific Roman Catholic background/commitment a very strong plus
• Knowledge of/experience with the NYC school system (public, charter, private), especially in Brooklyn and Queens a strong plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary is $55,000.00 per year
• Comprehensive benefits are included in the overall compensation package.

Application

• All interested and qualified applicants with a passion for Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School’s mission are invited to apply.
• A complete application will include:
• Resume
• Cover Letter: Elaborate in your cover letter, limited to no more than two pages, (i) what past experiences in inner city education, Admissions/Enrollment Management, youth development, communications and/or marketing will help you in advancing the successful growth of CRB, and (ii) what attracts you to the Cristo Rey mission? Why do you believe that you are a match for this unique opportunity to help lead Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School?
• References: Please list two professional and one personal reference with their email address and telephone numbers.
• Please e-mail your completed application as an attached PDF to Ivan Charles at icharles@cristoreybrooklyn.org.