Director Director of Development

Job Description:

Director of Admissions - 2026-2027 School Year

Catholic Academy of Stamford

The Director of Admissions is responsible for all aspects of the admissions process for grades PK3 - Grade 8 including developing and implementing recruitment strategy; shepherding students and families through the admissions process; conducting candidate/family interviews; tracking and reviewing candidate applications; generating a report for the principal/ head of school recommending final admission decisions; recruiting newly admitted students to enroll; and engaging in effective community outreach to expand the School's excellent reputation in the region. The Director of Admissions reports to the Head of School.

This is 29 hours per week position with a pay of $35 per hour.

Recruitment/Admissions/Enrollment Management Responsibilities:

• Develops a comprehensive plan to promote The Catholic Academy of Stamford to prospective incoming students, and transfer students.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the admissions office's recruitment and marketing plan with the purpose of promoting the school's visibility and general recruitment efforts.
• Works closely with the Director of Marketing to develop the overall marketing campaign for the school and works strategically with the school's constituents to ensure an integrated, engaging and effective identity.
• Prepares a timely advertising plan for student recruitment using local media as appropriate.
• Organizes and coordinates the annual Open House for prospective students and their parents.
• Develops a school visitation program (ie. campus tours, etc.) for prospective students and families.
• Manages a Tour Guide program - including selection and training of CAS student guides/hosts for recruitment/admissions events.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with key feeder school constituents.
• Responsible for all recruitment visitations to partner schools.
• Manages relationships with current parents to serve as ambassadors within their communities, local schools, churches, and organizations.
• Establishes and publishes criteria and notification process for admissions decisions status of students.
• Evaluates and executes admissions decisions on applicant files.
• Develops and monitors statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Perform intake interviews of new and prospective students when appropriate.
• Organizes the registration process for new students.
• Assists the school administration with orientation program for new and transfer students.
• Assist in the planning and execution of a welcome event and orientation.
• Assists Advancement and Marketing team with various initiatives throughout the year.

Financial Aid Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Director of Finance to plan and coordinate the financial aid application process for incoming students including the notification process.
• Other duties assigned.

Interested candidates should complete the CT Reap application and include a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to the attention of Chris Robertson, Head of School, at: crobertson@catholicacademystamford.org