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Hillel Academy Director of Admissions- Job Description

Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the School’s Leadership Team, the Director of Admissions will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive and strategic TK – 8 enrollment program.

Admissions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 To evaluate, recommend, and implement strategic initiatives to meet enrollment goals.  To articulate the School’s mission effectively to prospective students and parents, which includes systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with candidates and their parents; tour of campus; interviews with candidates and parents; administering admissions assessments; arranging prospective students’ shadowing dates; coordinating teacher assessments; securing all confidential information; presentation of candidates and credentials to the Head of School; handling of all communications with prospective families regarding enrollment decisions; aid in tuition assistance filing.  To review and screen all application, enrollment, referral and student records.  To review outcomes with faculty.  To remain contact person throughout enrollment process.  To promote good relationships and networking opportunities with outside representatives, institutions, and groups (schools, synagogues, real estate agents, other Jewish agencies) who may be helpful in attracting qualified students.  To organize and administer, with Head of School and School Controller, the program for Scholarships and Tuition Assistance.  To manage the re-enrollment of current students for the succeeding year while monitoring attrition and retention in conjunction with the Business Office.  To keep relevant statistics on admissions and re-enrollment programs.  To keep abreast of tuition, timetables, and admission processes of other local schools.  To represent the school at various gatherings and conferences.  To support the school and its leadership.

Registrar Responsibilities Include:

 To prepare and maintain accurate permanent student records.  To inform parents of immunization requirements and changes.  To obtain all immunization, birth, and adoption forms for parents.  To prepare reports including State and County enrollment and admissions information.  To maintain current class lists and grade lists for enrollment verification.  To process 8th grade transcripts for High School enrollment.  To maintain Hillel’s registration in the Florida Virtual School (FLVS).  To assist students and parents in the registration process for high school and Florida Virtual School. Page Two

McKay Scholarship and Step Up for Students Program Responsibilities:

 To inform, educate, and assist parents in enrollment in McKay Scholarship and Step Up for Student’s Program.  To maintain a relationship with the state to obtain funding to benefit our families.  To file and maintain all paper work for Hillel Academy to qualify and receive state funding.  To maintain all appropriate data and files for funding.  To maintain good communications with county administrators.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred.  Must be committed to Jewish education in a multi-faith community.  Demonstrated experience in private school admissions.  Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.  Exhibits leadership skills including strategic thinking, managing multiples priorities, organizational abilities, team building, ability to meet deadlines, and manage details.  Responds with professionalism in addressing highly sensitive matters.