Assist in the enrollment growth efforts for all 31 Catholic schools (26 elementary and 5 high schools) within the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Advocates will be responsible for recruiting prospective pre-K through 12th grade students. This role involves working directly with pastors, school leaders, school personnel and interested students and their families.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Assist with the implementation of Diocesan enrollment growth initiatives which include targeted parishes/schools.
- Assist schools to implement their individual enrollment growth plan within their local community
- Initiate personal contact (phone and email), attend events, and extend invitations
- Use a Customer Relationship Management software to manage communications with prospective families, gather reports and refer families to the schools through the system
- Provide information and support to families about the admissions and financial aid application process for new students
- Schedule and coordinate school visits for interested families, including follow ups
- Provide support for enrolled students and families when necessary
- Track data on families and community outreach and run enrollment reports that will guide our outreach efforts
- Develop strategic relationships and partnerships with community organizations and other Catholic supporters in the Diocese
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in a related field is preferred, unless candidate has strong previous experience in education, marketing, sales and/or public relations
- Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with Hispanic populations and bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Self-motivated, outstanding organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to problem-solve and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
- Strong commitment to strengthening Catholic Pre-K through 12th grade schools
- Knowledge of and support for the mission of Catholic schools
