Director of Admissions & Community Partnerships

Hope Partnership for Education

Job Title: Director of Admissions and Community Engagement

The Director of Admissions and Community Engagement will work with both the admissions team and members of the leadership team to realize Hope Partnership's vision of creating compassionate citizens and courageous leaders through a transformative, caring and joy-filled education. This position is responsible for all aspects of the admissions' process for 5th - 8th grade students. Reporting to the President/CEO, the Director will also work closely with the Head of School, act as a liaison to the neighborhood community, and coordinate marketing and recruitment efforts for the middle school.

Position Responsibilities:

• Embrace the mission in order to communicate clearly and enthusiastically to prospective students and families


• In collaboration with the President/CEO, develop a strategic recruitment and communication plan to reach targeted audiences


• Recruit students to assure that the Middle School reaches and maintains capacity enrollment


• In partnership with the Communications Manager, develop marketing materials and strategies, including social media and on-site presentations, which will raise the profile of Hope Partnership in the Fairhill Community


• Act as a representative of Hope Partnership to feeder schools, local organizations, governmental entities, families and community members


• Identify potential recruitment partners and design an approach to each targeted audience


• Understand the culture and climate of the organization and the broader educational environment. Be sensitive to economic, cultural, and other issues present in the neighborhood


• Engage in professional development relating to Admissions, and with HOPE colleagues and apply fundamentals to enrollment/community engagement work


• Coordinate all materials and facilitate website and social media updates related to the Middle School


• Coordinate school's food pantry that supports families and community with access to healthy food.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree with (three years) experience in Admissions operations in school or college setting.

Demonstrated outstanding oral, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to think critically and creatively

Demonstrated leadership qualities

Must be able to work independently and as a member of the team

Ability to work in a tactful and collaborative manner with members of the Admissions Committee of the Middle School and other school and community partners

Experience with updating website information and using social media as an additional communications tool preferred

Ability to work independently and engage with the neighborhood community Evenings and weekends may be required