West Catholic Preparatory High School
4501 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Overview of High School
Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history of preparing young people to be competitive in the college setting and the career world. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.
West Catholic Preparatory High School Mission Statement
West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever- changing global society.
West Catholic Preparatory High School Belief Statement
At West Catholic Preparatory Catholic High, we believe our education...
- Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
- Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values;
- Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work;
- Develops each person’s full potential-spiritually, intellectually, socially and physical;
- Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school;
- Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community
- Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation or socio-economic status;
- Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the Director of Admissions in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students while advancing the mission and Lasallian values of West Catholic Preparatory High School. This position serves as a key member of the Admissions Office by providing exceptional customer service, coordinating admissions events, managing applicant records, building relationships with prospective families and partner schools, and assisting with enrollment initiatives to achieve the school’s strategic enrollment goals.
Essential Responsibilities
Admissions & Enrollment- Request transcripts, report cards, attendance, conduct records, and standardized test scores from sending schools.
- Update and maintain accurate applicant records in SchoolAdmin.
- Monitor application completion and communicate next steps with families.
- Recruit, train, and coordinate Student Ambassadors for admissions events and campus visits.
- Create, organize, and maintain student admissions files and documentation.
- Assist with processing admissions applications from inquiry through enrollment.
- Follow up with applicants and families regarding missing admissions documents.
Recruitment & Outreach- Schedule and coordinate student shadow days (Burr for a Day).
- Coordinate and conduct campus tours for prospective students and families (Wednesdays at West)
- Build and maintain positive relationships with feeder schools and community organizations.
- Visit elementary and middle schools to recruit prospective students.
- Represent West Catholic at high school fairs, parish events, and community recruitment programs.
- Promote West Catholic through outreach initiatives and recruitment events.
Admissions Events- Assist in planning, organizing, and executing admissions events, including:
- Open House
- Accepted Students Night
- Shadow Days
- Family Tours
- Information Sessions
- Recruitment Events
Communication & Customer Service- Provide exceptional customer service while guiding families through the enrollment process.
- Respond promptly to phone calls, emails, and admissions inquiries.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families.
- Maintain timely and professional communication throughout the admissions process.
Marketing & Recruitment Support- Promote the mission, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and Lasallian tradition of West Catholic
- Assist with admissions marketing initiatives.
- Support recruitment campaigns designed to increase enrollment.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in admissions, enrollment management, education, or a related field preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the city to visit feeder schools, attend recruitment events, and represent West Catholic within the community.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and student information systems
- SchoolAdmin experience preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for admissions events.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their interest in the position and explaining how their professional and personal experiences would contribute to the mission and diverse community of West Catholic Preparatory High School.
Applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Dominique Fuller-Finley
Director of Admissions
dfuller-finley@westcatholic.org
Application deadline: August 21, 2026
Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.
Successful candidates must complete all required Pennsylvania clearances and Archdiocese of Philadelphia Safe Environment requirements before employment begins.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities required of this position and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Employees may be assigned additional job-related duties as needed.
Certain positions at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia may require specific physical and/or mental abilities to perform essential job functions. Information regarding reasonable accommodations will be provided by Human Resources.
