Admissions Associate (High School) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Admissions Associate (High School) Cardinal Gibbons High School – 4.1

Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$43.7K – $54K a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Google Docs Microsoft Excel Management Customer service Writing skills Event planning English Microsoft Office Administrative experience Academic admissions processing Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Event planning experience (1-2 years) 2 years Communication skills Marketing Entry level Religious school Full Job Description Cardinal Gibbons is seeking a full-time Admissions Associate to join our team. The Admissions Associate plays a key role in supporting the school’s strategic enrollment goals by delivering a seamless, welcoming admissions experience to prospective students and families. This role encompasses admissions operations, event coordination, student outreach, and communication with internal and external school partners. The ideal candidate is collaborative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven, thriving in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the strategic enrollment goals of the school through admissions operations and relationship-building Ensures a smooth, welcoming, and mission-driven experience for prospective students and families Manages application processes and maintains accurate records in the enrollment system Coordinates campus visits, placement testing, and a variety of admissions events Builds and maintains outreach efforts with prospective families and area schools Supports the development of admissions communications and marketing materials Collaborates with school departments to effectively communicate programs and opportunities Brings strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a people-first approach to a fast-paced environment This is a full-time, 12-month position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Admissions Operations Serve as a warm, knowledgeable first point of contact for prospective families Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective students and families throughout the admissions cycle Manage applicant records and materials within the enrollment management system for Admissions Committee review Maintain regular communication with families about application status, deadlines, and upcoming events Coordinate student visit schedules and facilitate placement testing in collaboration with school schedules Support the Director of Admissions and Enrollment with data analysis and enrollment strategy reporting Event Planning Lead, plan, and execute admissions events, including open houses, campus tours, student shadow days, welcome events, and assessments Oversee event logistics: catering, budgets, supply ordering, setup, and cleanup Collect and analyze feedback to improve future events Represent the school at school fairs, visits to parochial schools, and community events Communications & Marketing Support the development and implementation of admissions and enrollment communications Help share the school’s mission and story through effective, mission-aligned messaging Provide customer service to prospective families and partner schools Conduct outreach to key stakeholders and visit partner schools for presentations and community engagement Collaborative Leadership Work closely with academic, athletics, arts, student life, and spiritual life leaders to understand and communicate programs to prospective families Participate in Admissions Committee meetings and support mission-aligned decision-making Assist with outreach, retention, and re-enrollment efforts in coordination with the Director of Admissions Coordinate marketing, supply purchasing, mailings, and event-related logistics Serve as an active member of the school community, participating in campus life and events

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Communications, Marketing or Education 3-5 Years of Academic or Admissions experience 2-3 years of people management experience Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills; customer service mindset Proficient with technology, including enrollment databases, Customer Relationship Management systems, and Microsoft/Google Suites Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Catholic education or familiarity with Catholic school values and missions Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience in Finalsite Enrollment To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Join us in shaping the future of education!

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Select one based on your knowledge of using

Excel:

Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

Experience:

admissions or worked in

Academia:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person