Assistant Director of Admissions, Bellarmine Prep Tacoma

Bellarmine is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory secondary school with an enrollment of approximately 890 students in grades 9-12. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to working with talented and motivated students and employees. Bellarmine fosters amongst its governing board members, administrators, faculty members, staff persons, and students a commitment to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the school's family and the broader community. Our school has made a strong commitment to promoting diversity of our employees. We encourage persons of all backgrounds to apply.

Position: Assistant Director of Admissions

Department:  Admissions

Report To:  Director of Admissions 

Employment Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Compensation: $34.50 - $38.00 Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

Job Overview: 

The Assistant Director of Admissions is a vital member of the Enrollment Management team, responsible for attracting, engaging, and enrolling students and families who are a strong fit for the mission of Bellarmine Preparatory School. Reporting directly to the Director of Admissions, this position helps execute the school's admissions strategy through personal outreach, event coordination and community engagement. 

In addition to supporting prospective families through the admissions process, the Assistant Director of Admissions oversees the Parent Ambassador Program, supports Bellarmine's Summer Programs, and collaborates with the Director of Admissions on strategic enrollment initiatives. This role requires a welcoming presence, a service-oriented mindset, and a strong alignment with Bellarmine's Catholic, Jesuit values. This is a full-time, 12-month position working through the calendar year requiring occasional weekend and evening time commitments.

Core Functions or Duties: 

Admissions & Family Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families throughout the admissions process.
• Lead campus tours and presentations, showcasing the Bellarmine experience.
• Field inquiries, conduct admissions interviews, and review admission applications.
• Maintain focus on reaching and/or exceeding all the admissions goals for inquiries, campus visits, acceptances, deposits, and new student enrollees.
• Ensure an exceptional, personalized experience for all prospective families through consistent communication and follow-up.
• Increase awareness about Bellarmine throughout our community, including churches and local organizations.
• Engage faculty, staff, students, and alumni in the admissions and enrollment process.
• Assist with student retention initiatives as needed.
• Serve as a member on the admissions committee. 

Strategic Partnership & Planning

• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to analyze enrollment trends, develop and implement both short- and long-term strategic goals.
• Assist with summer planning and project execution in preparation for the upcoming admissions cycle.
• Collaborate on special projects as assigned aligned to schools' strategic goals.
• Collaborate with other departments to strengthen communication, data management, goal setting and shared strategies (i.e. Advancement, Alumni Relations and Communications). 

New Student Enrollment & Onboarding

• Support the transition of accepted students and families into the Bellarmine community.
• Help plan and implement orientation programs such as Breakaway, 9th Grade Orientation and family welcome events.
• Partner with Link Crew and Breakaway faculty leads to select student leaders and facilitate their engagement with incoming students.

Enrollment Marketing & Communications

• Contribute to marketing efforts that build brand awareness and community engagement.
• Assist in managing the Lion Outreach Team (student ambassadors).
• Help coordinate, promote and lead on-campus admissions events and off-campus community relations gatherings.
• Partner with the D