POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director plays a key role in advancing the school’s mission by supporting all aspects of the admissions process, with a particular focus on recruitment, relationship-building, and enrollment management.
The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Enrollment Management to attract, engage, and enroll a talented mission-appropriate student body, while ensuring a warm, welcoming, and personalized experience for prospective families.
MISSION AND CORE VALUES:
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic College preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.
All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single-sex education, environment, and communication.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment and Outreach
- Represent Holy Cross at school visits, high school fairs, and community events
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local grade schools, counselors, and community partners
- Serve as primary contact for prospective students and families throughout the admissions process
- Conduct follow-up communication to guide families from inquiry through enrollment
Campus Visits and Events
- Coordinate and host shadow days, tours, and campus visits
- Assist in planning and executing admissions events (Open House, Accepted Student Events, etc.)
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors to ensure a positive visitor experience
Application Review and Enrollment
- Support the review of applications and participate in Admissions Committee discussions
- Assist in tracking applicant data and enrollment trends
- Maintain accurate records in the admissions database (Blackbaud or similar system)
Communication and Relationship Management
- Provide timely, professional, and personalized communication with prospective families
- Support email campaigns, follow-up outreach, and enrollment communications
- Work collaboratively with the Financial Aid Office to support families navigating tuition and aid
- Partner with faculty, coaches, and program directors to highlight student opportunities
- Engage current students and parent ambassadors in the admissions process
- Support broader school initiative that contributes to recruitment and retention.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2-5 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, education, or related field preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect authentically with students and families
- Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- High degree of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness
- Comfort with public speaking and representing the school in various settings
- Familiarity with admissions or CRM systems (Blackbaud) preferred
TO APPLY:
We ask for qualified candidates to please digitally submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources ahchr@academyoftheholycross.org
the salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000
The Academy of the Holy Cross, 4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
