Careers

Position: Director of Admissions

Primary Supervisor: Vice President of Enrollment Management

Job Status: Regular, Full-time / Exempt

Position Summary:

The Director of Admissions serves as the leader of La Salle College Preparatory’s admissions

operations and plays a key role in the school’s sustainability and long-term success. From

leading top-funnel messaging and interest-generating programs through the admissions

decision and registration process, the Director of Admissions is responsible for working

collaboratively with the VP of Enrollment Management and other members of the Enrollment

Management, Communications, and School Administration teams in achieving La Salle’s

admissions and enrollment goals each year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads all admissions funnel operations and functions - from public interest/inquiries through the registration of new students.
• Serves as the main point of contact and reference for prospective families and partner schools, alongside the Admissions & Enrollment Officer
• Represents La Salle at admissions-related events and opportunities, with the aim of attaining the school’s board-set budgeted student enrollment/net-tuition goals and developing an enrollment funnel capable of reaching a stretch goal of 500 total applications and enrolling approximately 160 freshmen per year.
• Responsible for the admissions recruitment and outreach of new students – generating leads, following up with prospective families, converting leads to applicants, and hosting/attending school and parent nights.
• Manages, plans, and coordinates public-facing admissions events, for prospective families and partner schools, in conjunction with the Admissions & Enrollment Officer and Enrollment Management team.
• Coordinates the strategic allocation of new family financial aid and scholarship awards, working closely with the VP of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid Team.
• Assists the Enrollment Management team with the re-enrollment process at La Salle.
• Oversees, manages, and develops the Admissions Student Ambassador Program, Alumni Ambassador Program, and Parent Ambassador Program.
• Responsible for maintaining updated partner school records and admissions historical data, trends, and forecasting.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Global Programs on international/global student recruitment and admissions.
• Proactively seeks internal and external collaborative, marketing, and engagement opportunities for admissions and enrollment purposes amongst school and alumni events and activities.
• Uses admissions and school systems (SchoolAdmin, PowerSchool, Google platforms) to manage leads and communications with prospective families effectively
• Proactively seeks continuous improvement and professional development opportunities with outside colleagues, organizations, and subject-matter experts that benefit La Salle’s personnel, systems, operations, and tools.
• Exercises strong leadership and professional decision-making on behalf of the admissions team and La Salle College Preparatory.
• Works collaboratively and positively with the VP of Enrollment Management, Admissions & Enrollment Officer, Communications and Marketing Manager, Academic Leadership Team, and extended Enrollment Management and Communications Team to execute La Salle’s annual admissions, enrollment, marketing, and communications goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant experience working in admissions, marketing, and/or school recruitment efforts.
• Proficient in G-Suite or Office Suite programs and tools
• Ability to learn and use admissions and enrollment tools (Ex. SchoolAdmin, FACTS
• Financial Aid Management, etc.)
• Enthusiasm for work in a private school environment, proactive with a strong work ethic and morals.
• Excellent writing, editing, grammar, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to develop creative ideas and concepts
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and able to work well with members of the La Salle community
• Ability to plan and lead large events and manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Willingness to travel locally and attend evening and night events on and off-campus
• Well-organized and detail-oriented work ethic

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to or more than the above qualifications):

• At least five years of relevant experience working in admissions, marketing, and/or
• school recruitment efforts.
• Working knowledge of the San Gabriel Valley / Pasadena region K-8 schools and competitor schools in the local market
• Strong demonstrated communications and marketing skills
• Excellent data and dashboard management and analytical skills
• Relevant experience working with admissions and enrollment platforms
• Relevant experience with enrollment management practices and funnel management
• Relevant experience with financial aid and scholarship management and allocation

Position Requirements:

• Some weekend and evening work is required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university
• Ability to successfully complete a background screening and other employment conditions
• This position requires the physical demands of a standard office environment, including the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, in addition to La Salle College Preparatory’s competitive benefits package.

Application Details & Timeline

Application Open Date: May 10, 2023

How To Apply: Interested candidates should apply online via LinkedIn OR email their resume and cover letter to VP of Enrollment Management, Keenan Kurihara, at kkurihara@lasallehs.org.

Position Application Period: The position application will close after the role has been filled. The ideal candidate will be able to start in June/July 2023.

Application Process:

• Selected applicants will be asked to complete an interview (in-person or via Zoom) with the Vice President of Enrollment Management.
• Semi-finalists will be called for a panel interview with the school administration team.
• The finalist will be notified via email and phone, with a desired start date of July 2023 (semi-flexible).

La Salle College Preparatory is seeking a dynamic educator to teach in the Religious Studies department.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Model the characteristics of a Catholic, Lasallian educator;

• Actively support La Salle’s Mission, Philosophy and ESLRs;

• Design and/or implement courses and units that effectively promote department outcomes and adhere to the scope and sequence as determined by the department;

• Plan what students will learn, how they will learn and how they will be assessed within a framework that features common assignments and assessments appropriate to the grade level within the academic discipline;

• Engage students in an active, effective learning environment;

• Collaborate with peers to develop, review and improve curriculum;

• Provide regular, varied and appropriate assessments of student learning to compile appropriate grades and properly determine what and how all students are learning;

• Communicate consistently with students, parents and school personnel;

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, including sharing best practices in pedagogy and educational technology;

• Work with appropriate administrators, the Learning Specialist, and/or counselors to support students that may have special learning needs;

• Keep current and complete grading and attendance records;

• Prefect and supervise students outside of the classroom;

• Actively support the co-curricular programs of the school.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Religious Studies/Theology with additional coursework.

• Ability to work collaboratively to promote student learning;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with high school students;

• Experience as a classroom teacher;

• Facility with web-based learning and/or digital resources;

• Masters degree in related field of theology and/or or teaching credential or working toward it.

• Experience in a Catholic high school setting.

La Salle College Preparatory will offer a salary that will range from $50,000-$90,000 / year (starting full time pay for) depending on experience and education degrees. Position begins August 2023.

Founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1956, La Salle College Preparatory of Pasadena, CA is the only Catholic co-educational high school in the northern San Gabriel Valley. The school curriculum is college preparatory as 99% of the graduates matriculate to higher education. Our current enrollment of 640 students represents a diverse population reflective of our surrounding communities. We offer a full range of co-curricular and athletic opportunities for our student body. For more information, please visit our website at www.lasallehs.org.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: employment@lasallehs.org.

La Salle College Preparatory is seeking a dynamic educator to teach Chemistry (college prep chemistry, honors chemistry, and ability to teach biology or physics if needed is preferred)

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Engage students in an active, effective learning environment through research based and student centered approaches.

• Provide regular, varied and appropriate assessments of student learning to compile appropriate grades and properly determine what and how all students are learning

• Communicate consistently with students, parents and school personnel

• Work with appropriate administrators, the Learning Specialist, and/or counselors to support students that may have special learning needs

• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

• Keep current and complete grading and attendance records

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate chemistry or related science degree
• Ability to work collaboratively to promote student learning

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching credential or master’s in education
• Experience working as a high school teacher;
• Experience in private, preferably Catholic, school setting
• Facility with web-based learning and/or digital resources.
• La Salle looks to employ faculty and staff who share its core values of being compassionate, collaborative, enthusiastic, and humble

Founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1956, La Salle High School of Pasadena, CA is the only Catholic co-educational high school in the northern San Gabriel Valley. The school curriculum is college preparatory as 99% of the graduates matriculate to higher education. Our current enrollment of 680 students represents a diverse population reflective of our surrounding communities. We offer a full range of co-curricular and athletic opportunities for our student body. For more information, please visit our website at www.lasallehs.org.

The Salary range is from $50,000-$106,000 depending on experience and degrees

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Akinty Carter, Assistant to the Principal, at employment@lasallehs.org.