Job Description

Director of Admissions

New Hope Academy is a Christ-centered school educating a racially and socio-economically diverse student body by establishing a biblical worldview and preparing each child to flourish academically,

socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Department: Admissions

Reports To: New Hope Academy Head of School

Classifica8on: 12-month staff posi8on

Hours: Full-8me, exempt

Benefits: Applicable

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Job Summary:

The Director of Admissions will oversee the entire admissions process, from initial inquiry to student

integration, including recruitment, evaluation, selection, and enrollment management. He/She will be

responsible for developing and implementing the strategic plan for admissions to bring growth and

sustainability. He/She will represent the school to prospective families and collaborate with the

admissions committee to achieve enrollment goals and retain current students. This position will also

oversee an Education Transition plan for current NHA 6th grade students.

Primary Responsibilities:

Admissions retention

• Develop and implement strategic plan and calendar for student recruitment, admissions, and

• Direct and manage the process of student recruitment, admissions, and re-enrollment

• Move prospective parents from initial inquiry to admissions tour, application, acceptance,

admission, to onboarding

• Ensure continuous communication with prospective families with regards to the admissions

process

• Collaborate with the Communications Director to create promotional materials, campaigns, and

advertising strategy

• Organize and host tours

• Develop and manage admissions preview days and other recruitment events on and off campus

• Represent the school at various events and recruitment sessions

• Build relationships with day care facilities, churches, targeted organizations, and other

appropriate outreach opportunities for strategic efforts with recruitment

• Collect personal information for each applicant including teacher recommendations, personal

recommendations, testing results, and school transcripts

• Collaborate with Director of Academics to schedule student assessments and classroom

shadow days.

• Organize and manage the admissions committee, which reviews files and selects students

based on New Hope enrollment objectives and student profiles

• Analyze admissions data to monitor enrollment trends and inform strategic decisions

• Work closely with other departments such as financial aid, development and academic affairs

to ensure a smooth transition for admitted students

• Oversee the preparation of admissions reports and statistics

• Maintain the FACTS Management SIS System and ensuring all information is up to date. Closing

out the year in FACTS and preparing the system for the upcoming year (working with the

Director of Academics)

Placement and Transition for 6th grade students

• Coordinate, plan and execute a Transition Education plan and Transition Program for New Hope

upper school students and parents to prepare families for transition into middle school

• Advise and assist parents of current NHA 6th graders with admissions process, applications,

touring, testing, and placement of student among the various middle school options

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of New Hope Academy

• Relationship with Jesus Christ

• Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions

• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects with deadlines

• Self-starter, able to work independently

• Strong understanding of admissions processes and procedures

• Experience with FACTS Management SIS System and FACTS Financial

• Proven experience in a leadership role within admissions or a related department in an

educational setting (preferred)

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, or related field required

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