Academie Lafayette
Director of Admissions and Community Outreach
Academie Lafayette, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach is responsible for marketing the school to the community and for administering the students' admissions and enrollment process at Académie Lafayette. He / she is responsible for facilitating new parents’ assimilation into the AL culture.
Responsibilities
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach facilitates and manages the admissions process, including student recruitment, enrollment and re-enrollment; determines and carries out the most practical and efficient methods of communicating school information to the Académie Lafayette community, both internal and external.
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach tasks shall include the following:
Engaging prospective families through recruitment tours
Serving as primary contact for prospective families’ questions on admissions policies and procedures
Maintaining current recruitment materials
Maintaining updated photos and statistical information regarding the Académie Lafayette community, including student population, student MAP scores and student geographical data
Advertising for the Open Application process by scheduling advertising and attending various schools’ open houses
Overseeing the admissions process, including the prospective students’ database; lottery; and sending notification letters to prospective families
Working with the IT department to oversee the student re-enrollment process
Acting as a liaison between the school and students who transition out of Académie Lafayette prior to 12th grade
Coordinating various methods of outreach including newsletters, internet presence, and social media which will most effectively communicate timely information to the Académie Lafayette community
Publishing (all facets thereof) and distributing a weekly newsletter
Publishing and managing website content
Developing meaningful strategies for the use of social media
Facilitating School Reach phone contacts
Assisting with internal communications, as needed
Overseeing school marketing and branding to ensure consistency and proper usage
Working with parent volunteers for high community engagement
Initiating strategic opportunities for media attention to showcase Académie Lafayette
Updating on an annual basis, internal business materials (business cards, letterhead and envelope templates), student journal materials and parent handbook
Coordinating with Development Director on development collateral, including print materials and website copy
Maintaining accurate database regarding graduates, year to year enrollment and student retention and growth
Providing event management throughout the academic year, including open houses, high school fairs and various parent meetings
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Three or more years’ experience in communications, admissions, education, and/or community relations
Must possess excellent public speaking and communications skills, including strong writing, editing and analytical skills
Savvy and well-developed skills with assessing and using social media
Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
Working familiarity with desktop publishing programs, website management, online networking sites and MS Office
Knowledge of the French language and MAC computers are a plus
High degree of organization and an ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet tight deadlines
Status of Position:
This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting:
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach reports to the Superintendent.
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The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach is responsible for marketing the school to the community and for administering the students' admissions and enrollment process at Académie Lafayette. He / she is responsible for facilitating new parents’ assimilation into the AL culture.
Responsibilities
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach facilitates and manages the admissions process, including student recruitment, enrollment and re-enrollment; determines and carries out the most practical and efficient methods of communicating school information to the Académie Lafayette community, both internal and external.
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach tasks shall include the following:
Engaging prospective families through recruitment tours
Serving as primary contact for prospective families’ questions on admissions policies and procedures
Maintaining current recruitment materials
Maintaining updated photos and statistical information regarding the Académie Lafayette community, including student population, student MAP scores and student geographical data
Advertising for the Open Application process by scheduling advertising and attending various schools’ open houses
Overseeing the admissions process, including the prospective students’ database; lottery; and sending notification letters to prospective families
Working with the IT department to oversee the student re-enrollment process
Acting as a liaison between the school and students who transition out of Académie Lafayette prior to 12th grade
Coordinating various methods of outreach including newsletters, internet presence, and social media which will most effectively communicate timely information to the Académie Lafayette community
Publishing (all facets thereof) and distributing a weekly newsletter
Publishing and managing website content
Developing meaningful strategies for the use of social media
Facilitating School Reach phone contacts
Assisting with internal communications, as needed
Overseeing school marketing and branding to ensure consistency and proper usage
Working with parent volunteers for high community engagement
Initiating strategic opportunities for media attention to showcase Académie Lafayette
Updating on an annual basis, internal business materials (business cards, letterhead and envelope templates), student journal materials and parent handbook
Coordinating with Development Director on development collateral, including print materials and website copy
Maintaining accurate database regarding graduates, year to year enrollment and student retention and growth
Providing event management throughout the academic year, including open houses, high school fairs and various parent meetings
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Three or more years’ experience in communications, admissions, education, and/or community relations
Must possess excellent public speaking and communications skills, including strong writing, editing and analytical skills
Savvy and well-developed skills with assessing and using social media
Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
Working familiarity with desktop publishing programs, website management, online networking sites and MS Office
Knowledge of the French language and MAC computers are a plus
High degree of organization and an ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet tight deadlines
Status of Position:
This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting:
The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach reports to the Superintendent.
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