Admissions Counselor

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Hosts school-based information sessions
• Hosts parent sessions in the evening
• Leads information sessions across the region and on-campus events
• Covers recruitment events throughout the year (e.g., Open House, Meet the Trojans)
• Provides secondary support for CLS’ marketing goals, to include taking photos and videos at events

Essential Functions

• Schedule, advertise, and conduct Covington Latin School information sessions at Diocese schools for prospective students and/or their families
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, educators, and leaders throughout the region to positively promote the school
• Represent Covington Latin School as an exhibitor at public events, such as K-12 student competitions, educator meetings, and/or gifted education organizations
• Aid the Director for Enrollment Management and Marketing with the planning and execution of on-campus recruitment and enrollment events, such as several Open House and Entrance Exams

Administrative or Managerial Functions

• Communicate with prospective students and families via email and phone
• Aid in the processing and review of CLS applications
• Capture school events via photography and videography
• Collaborate with other CLS staff to plan and host parent events

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with external constituents, including counselors, teachers, families, and parishes
• Possesses both multimedia (i.e. photo and video) and social media skills to aid in the day-to-day operations of CLS’ digital footprint
• Effective leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills
• Ability to plan successful events within a limited budget

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience planning events
• Willingness to work a schedule that occasionally includes evening hours and weekends
• Willingness to travel to various areas across the region for recruitment events
• Age 21 or older and holds a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to submit to a background check and be Virtus trained

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: 25,000 - 30,000 yearly salary
• Professional development opportunities