POSITION TITLE: Admissions Advocate / Specialist
The Diocese of Grand Rapids is seeking a full-time Admissions Advocate for our Catholic Schools. The advocate will be part of the Admissions and Enrollment team and assist in the enrollment growth efforts for all 31 schools (including 26 elementary and 5 high schools) in the Diocese. The Advocate will be responsible for recruiting prospective pre-K through 12th grade students, with strong emphasis on targeted groups including historically underserved populations from parishes without schools, and Latino, immigrant, and African American students from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. This involves working directly with school personnel and interested students and their families.
Required tasks will include personal contact (phone and email), participation in events including material preparation to be distributed and invitations, coordination of school tours for prospective families and follow ups, assisting and supporting families with the financial aid and enrollment process, and running internal reports that will provide data to guide our outreach. Successful candidates will also market and increase awareness of Catholic school education and assist schools with retention and community outreach.
Candidates must have strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills in English and preferably Spanish. Experience working with underserved populations is desired. Candidates should have the ability to problem solve and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment. Advocates must have a strong commitment to strengthening and sustaining Catholic Pre-K through 12th grade schools. Knowledge of and support for the mission of Catholic schools as well as familiarity with the Diocese of Grand Rapids, its schools, geography, demographics, and community leadership are desirable. Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred, as is strong previous experience in education, marketing, sales and/or public relations. The Advocate is expected to be proficient in MS Office Suite.
The full position description is available here: https://grdiocese.org/employment/
Please send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you an advocate for and can you enthusiastically recruit for Catholic education?
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
