Admissions Coordinator

Evansville Christian School•Newburgh, IN

About The Position

Evansville Christian School exists to empower students to embrace a Biblical worldview through spiritual and academic growth, servant-leadership, and authentic relationships in the name of Jesus Christ The Admissions Coordinator at Evansville Christian School will assist with the overall planning and execution of all functions of the Admissions Office: including, but not limited to new student recruitment, application, enrollment, and retention programs and procedures. The Admissions Coordinator will aid the Director of Admissions in the cyclical preparation and ongoing support of new student admissions, continuous enrollment procedures, and various admissions events. The Admissions Coordinator will maintain applicant, family, and school confidentiality throughout these processes.

Requirements

Agree with the ECS Statement of Faith and Statement on Holy Sexuality as well as abide by ECS’ Code of Christian Conduct, as well as demonstrate support of ECS staff and policies
Have a heart for children, Christian education, and the ministry and mission of ECS
Have a passion for leadership development in yourself, with the staff, and with students
Model a Godly, caring attitude and operate in accord with biblical values; including servant leadership, integrity, wisdom, teamwork, and open/honest communication in an atmosphere that nurtures continuous improvement
Demonstrate ability to maintain effective relationships and to work with others including Board members, faculty/staff, parents, pastors, donors, alumni, and others in the community
Have a firm grasp on the role that technology can play in learning in today’s world
Value growth (academic, spiritual, social, professional), service (local, regional, national, global), and relationships (w/ students, staff, families, and the community), all through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Collaborate and contribute responsibly to our teaching team, faculty/staff, and administration
Participate in professional development related to school goals and personal professional growth

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in customer service, communications, or marketing preferred.
Working knowledge of Google Suite including Docs, Sheets, and Forms
Excellent interpersonal skills - As a first point of contact with ECS, admissions department staff must possess warm, engaging, and sensitive communication skills, along with thorough knowledge of ECS programs.
Strong attention to detail - The candidate must be able to quickly and thoroughly collect, document, and analyze data from physical documents, online files, and conversations with ECS staff, prospective families, and third parties. In addition, the successful candidate must deploy consistent follow-up activities to bring applications to a successful and timely conclusion.
Accurate and articulate written and verbal communication skills - The candidate will be responsible for responding to a variety of requests regarding the admissions process, contacting various sources to request requirements, scheduling tours for prospective families, coordinating final steps for enrollment and on-boarding.
Effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Admissions to schedule and coordinate tours and admissions events.
Maintain inventory of admission materials and marketing items.
Coordinate on-boarding process & events for new parents and students within the first 30 days - including welcome parent email, new student gifts, new parent coffees, new student breakfasts/lunches with principals, etc.
Help develop and maintain updated records and processes to manage and communicate with students and families throughout the admissions process.
Support the Director of Admissions with the coordination, administration, placement testing, and review of all new student applications and their required application materials.
Communicate with inquiring and applying families regarding ECS’s admissions timeline, application materials, important deadlines, and their status in the application and enrollment process.
Coordinate placement testing sessions with testing proctor and communicate the schedule and requirements to applicants.
Coordinate and schedule shadowing visits for prospective students, as needed.
Schedule partnership meetings with principals for applicants and parents.
Assist with updating information statistical reports regarding inquiries, applicants, currently enrolled, and withdrawn students.
Additional duties as assigned and related to Advancement Department projects.