Director of Admissions

About the role

Director of Admissions Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Arlington and historic Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Admissions to begin December 2026. This role leads the student recruitment, application, admissions and enrollment management process while championing the school's Catholic and Salesian mission through community relationship development and marketing to prospective families. The strongest candidate will combine warm, mission-centered engagement with disciplined follow-up, outreach, events, pipeline management, and organized process for applicant review. The Director of Admissions reports to the Head of School and collaborates with all school departments. This role is available at a time when the school has full enrollment and strong processes in place, allowing for smooth entry and strong transition. The job entails the following core components: Primary Role and Purpose Mission-Driven Leadership: Serve as a visible, welcoming, responsive and organized ambassador of the school, promoting its spiritual, academic, STEM, and extracurricular programs to prospective families. Enrollment Strategy: Design and execute comprehensive recruitment and retention plans to meet and maintain target enrollment numbers for this Catholic, coeducational college preparatory high school environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Outreach: Coordinate marketing, local