Director of Admissions

Marietta, Georgia, Description: The Director of Admissions works in conjunction with the Division Heads facilitating enrollment management at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. The objective of the position is to facilitate recruitment, enrollment, and retention of good-fit students. Requirements:

Full agreement with MBCA’s Statement of Faith & Doctrinal Statements, passion for Christian schooling, and actively practice an authentic Christian faith Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Education, Public Relations, Business, etc.); Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred Experience at a private Christian school

Unique Qualifications:

Highly organized with strong time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking Ability to interact well with others, including new people Data driven Proficient in use of software and applications, including Google Suite products Professional in appearance Understanding of marketing principles and strategies as they relate to admissions Responsibilities: Overall – enrollment management. This includes recruiting, admissions, and retention. Formulate and execute forward-thinking, strategic admission and enrollment policies and practices Attract and recruit mission-appropriate families whose children will benefit from MBCA’s unique culture and programming Manage and maintain appropriate admissions statistics and evaluate new student progress to monitor the effectiveness of admissions processes Track and manage prospective students from application to enrollment Analyze data to identify trends that impact enrollment outcomes and provide meaningful reporting to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees to inform decision-making Achieve the enrollment goals set in partnership with the Head of School and senior administrative team Welcome prospective families to MBCA by hosting regular open houses and other events and speaking as needed at each Develop and engage in strategic partnerships with other organizations designed to increase enrollment and visibility Recruit and manage student and parent ambassadors Develop and implement strategic recruitment, marketing, and communication plans to reach targeted audiences Oversee the International Coordinator’s work in managing the school SEVIS certification, including issuing I-20 Visas for international students in conjunction with the Upper School Division Head Manage the Admissions database or Student Information System and associated enrollment contracts Conduct all aspects of position using best practices for each component, keeping up on latest trends and strategies in the admissions field Coordinate development of Admissions materials with Marketing & Communications Department Attend all Admissions events Use software tools for project management (Student Information Systems and/or CRM) and follow-up tracking Communicate clearly and enthusiastically to all staff and prospective students and their families Foster high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for colleagues, alumni, parents and students throughout the admissions process Be sensitive to economic, cultural, and other matters in the enrollment of a diverse student body Represent MBCA, its mission, and its leadership Engage in long-range plan while managing the daily details of implementation Supervise personnel in the Admissions Office Participate as a senior leader on the Administrative Team

Department: Senior Administration Reports to: Head of School Hours: Full Time, 12-months Please submit any letters of interest along with your resume and any other supporting documents to Head of School Jim Cianca, ℅ Kathy Stamm: kathy.stamm@mtbethelchristian.org Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is a drug-free workplace. All applicants will be required to have a criminal history report filed through Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. Mt Bethel Christian Academy hires without regard to race, age, color, sex, national or ethnic origin. Salary is based on experience