IMMEDIATE Staff Opening: Admissions Associate

Position Summary

The Admissions Associate (Associate) reports to the Director of Admissions (Director) and collaborates (i) internally with Academic Administration, Corporate Work Study team, Advancement and Finance staff, faculty and current students and families, and (ii) externally with prospect and applicant families and students, feeder schools and other youth development partners and community organizations, the Cristo Rey Network (CRN), and other CRN schools. The Associate facilitates the marketing, recruitment and admissions review process of prospective school applicants from initial outreach through registration of accepted students.

The Associate role is a year-round, full-time position. The Associate is expected to spend time in the field meeting with existing and prospective families, feeder schools and organizations, and other “gatekeepers”, especially during the marketing and recruiting phases of the Admissions cycle. The position entails selective evening and weekend work.

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

Coordinate 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:

Below is a list of required (unless otherwise noted) skills and qualifications

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 Motivated by the potential accomplishments, innovations, and challenges associated with a growing institution.

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary is $55,000. Work experience and education will be considered for compensation. The exact amount is commensurate with experience and benchmarked with our peer local and Cristo Rey Network schools.

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.