Admissions Director

Admissions Director

Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private school serving Grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. We are an influential school of collaborators, innovators, and explorers grounded in Christian faith empowering co-creators of tomorrow.

MCA has an opening for a full-time Admissions Director. This position is responsible for performing the following duties.

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned)

• Represent Maranatha Christian Academy as a warm and authentic ambassador who embodies the ideals and mission of the school in both words and actions
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Office using effective planning, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Create and implement a comprehensive recruitment and enrollment plan each year that will strategically attract, enroll, and retain a diverse and mission-appropriate student population
• Evaluate the success of the recruitment and enrollment plan each year and prepare reports to advise the Executive Team on all aspects of the admissions and enrollment processes, including trends, forecasts, successes, and challenges
• Provide school tours to prospective families
• Design and coordinate the execution of engaging activities, such as on-campus experiences and open house events, that will showcase the rich offerings and value of Maranatha Christian to prospective students, families, and members of the community
• Steward prospective students and families throughout all phases of the admissions process, from initial contact through enrollment and onboarding
• Develop strategic relationships, both on and off campus, that will provide ongoing opportunities to share the values of the school to new and existing communities
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate all members of the Admissions Office
• Recruit and meaningfully engage a team of volunteers to help achieve Admissions Office objectives
• Manage and lead the parent and student ambassador programs
• Partner with the marketing team in the creation of effective media, campaigns, presentations, and materials
• Administers surveys, including Exit, First Year Families, and Conferences
• Oversee and manage the budget for the Admissions Office
• Serve as a member of the Financial Aid Committee
• Develop, implement, and assess policies, procedures, and systems for the Admissions Office, to ensure they remain consistent with school policies and legal requirements
• Engage in professional development opportunities to remain current on trends in education and innovative new approaches to school admissions and enrollment

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Provides regular performance feedback.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two to five years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full-Time Benefits Summary: 

• • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Housing Allowance

Optional Benefits

• • Short Term Disability
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Flexible spending account
  • 403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (no match)

A full job description will be available upon request if selected for an interview.