Assistant Director of Admissions & Communication

 Roman Catholic High School

301 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 POSITION SUMMARY

Roman Catholic High School is currently seeking an energetic and highly disciplined individual to fill the Assistant Director of Admissions and Communications position. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Communications, this position will have a role in implementing Roman’s enrollment management and marketing initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties:

• Under the direction of the Director of Admissions and Communications, actively identify, attract, and recruit prospective students who demonstrate strong academic potential, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the school’s values.
• Engage prospective students and their families while fostering relationships with partner schools and community organizations. Implement strategic outreach to ensure the successful enrollment of both freshman and transfer students.
• Contribute to building a dynamic and diverse student body that enhances the overall school community.
• Assist with shadow students, private tours, events, and other functions as needed.
• Create and post content on various Roman social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions and Communications.

 QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training and Experience/Skills) Required:

• Strong verbal, written, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents/families, administrators, faculty, and staff in person, via email, and on the phone.
• Possess versatility, initiative, leadership, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Poised and engaging with intellectual depth, maturity, judgement, and professionalism to earn the confidence and trust of both colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of Google Suite (G-Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Possess an understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud and be able to make minor edits to flyers, videos, and other assigned tasks. Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the mission of Roman Catholic High School.

 Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours (if applicable):

• Valid Driver’s License.
• This position requires some local and regional travel for admissions fairs and grade school recruitment visits.
• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule, including early hours and evening hours. Some events may require work hours on weekends for events.

 SALARY

This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidates interested in the Assistant Director of Admissions and Communications position should send their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Mr. Zach Demusz, Director of Admissions and Communications, at zdemusz@romancatholichs.com.

The application deadline is April 4, 2025.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

Duties are representative and not limited to those stated above.  Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances, Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

 Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.  Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.