Director of Admissions and Development
Schools•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
St. Vincent de Paul School & Preschool seeks a Director of Admissions & Marketing to lead the school’s efforts to attract, enroll, and retain students while advancing its Catholic mission and brand. This role oversees enrollment strategy, marketing and communications, and supports advancement initiatives to ensure long-term school sustainability.
Requirements
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school leadership and staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic database systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Experience in admissions, marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or school administration (preferred)
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead enrollment strategy from inquiry through retention
- Oversee admissions processes, including tours, assessments, and family communication
- Analyze enrollment data and adjust strategies to meet goals
- Plan and execute admissions events (Open Houses, tours, shadow days)
- Build partnerships with parishes, preschools, and community organizations
- Represent the school and preschool in recruitment and outreach efforts
- Oversee new family onboarding and support retention initiatives
- Direct branding, messaging, and marketing strategy
- Oversee website, social media, and school publications
- Ensure consistent, mission-aligned communication across all platforms
- Collaborate with leadership on fundraising and annual giving efforts
- Support fundraising events and donor stewardship
- Partner in the development and growth of the school’s endowment
- Strengthen relationships with families, alumni, parish, and community partners
- Manage admissions and marketing systems, data, and reporting
- Oversee projects, timelines, and related resources
- Supervise support staff and ensure operational effectiveness
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage.
- Performance-based incentives may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
