Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools
Director of Admissions, Christ the King, Seattle
Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Position Type:
- Administration/Admissions Director
Date Posted: 9/25/2025
Location: Christ the King, Seattle Christ the King Catholic School seeks a mission-driven leader who will build connections through authentic community engagement and play a vital role in attracting, enrolling, and retaining students eager to contribute to our vibrant and diverse community.
Accountability : The Director of Admissions reports directly to the Principal and is a member of the Administrative Team. In addition, works closely with the Bookkeeper and Director of Advancement. Policy Development : Create, establish, and refine admission policies and procedures. Ensure that admissions criteria are clear, fair, and aligned with the mission and goals of Christ the King School. Goals : Develop strategic goals and actions to achieve target enrollment. Create, implement, and report on annual goals, objectives, and an action plan for attracting and retaining students. Finalsite Enrollment Platform : Solely attend training and fully implement the entire admissions and re-enrollment process to the digital platform, Finalsite./ Technical Support: Manage parent user interface, create and update forms, develop custom reports, and oversee the complete setup process within Finalsite for each enrollment year. Admissions Process Management : Develop and streamline the admissions process, from initial inquiry to enrollment, ensuring a positive experience for prospective families while adhering to the school's enrollment policies and procedures. Communicate all necessary dates and deadlines for admissions and financial assistance.
Inquiries : Respond to inquiries and provide support to applicants and their families. Tours : Arrange tour calendar and digital sign-up procedures in the parent portal for prospective families. Provide all necessary communication regarding parent arrival and safety policy for campus tours. Provide a d meet and greet and all follow-up. Principal Meeting : Coordinate schedules with prospective parents for required meetings with the Principal. Shadow Day/Student Assessment : Coordinate schedules with teachers, the Principal, prospective students, and their families for student shadow days. Collect student assessment data from shadow day teachers.
Application Processing : Oversee the receipt, review, and processing of applications submitted by prospective students. Manage the application portal, coordinate application materials, and ensure that all required documents are submitted on time. Communication with Applicants : Communicate with the parents of applicants throughout the admissions process, providing information about application status admission requirements, deadlines, financial assistance, and other relevant details. Application Evaluation : Assess applicants based on established criteria, including academic records, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, parent tour and interview, and student shadow day. Admissions Decision Making ; Coordinate with the Principal and admissions team to determine admissions decisions based on the evaluation of applicants. Applicants are offered admission, placed on a wait list, or denied admission. Financial Assistance : work in partnership with the Administrative Team to award financial aid based on the recommendations of the Principal. Enrollment Management : Ensure admitted students complete the enrollment process, including contracts, registration fees, deposits, and required enrollment forms. Ambassador Program Management : Oversee parent-led ambassador team from May Kick-off to beginning of school. Ambassadors provide support to new parents through sharing school policy resources, offering advice, or organizing events and activities to foster a sense of community for new students and their families. Data Management and Reporting : Maintain accurate records of applicant data, including demographics, application outcomes, and enrollment statistics. Create and generate reports as needed by the Office Administrator, teachers, and staff. Continuous Improvement : Continuously evaluate and refine admission processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusivity. Minimum Qualifications : • Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of admissions/enrollment experience • Ability to use story-telling to effectively articulate the values and mission of Christ the King Catholic School. • Excellent writing and presentation skills. • High attention to detail and managing moving parts of multiple projects. • Highly self-directed and motivated with excellent organization skills.
Hours : Approximately 20 hours per week with possibility of more hours during evening/weekend events or as responsibilities increase. Salary : Depending on experience and qualifications, ranges from $35.00 - $38.00 per hour. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. Benefits : The position is part time (29 hours or less) and does not receive benefits.
Interested applicants should apply with the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Department and e-mail a cover letter, resume and three references to Principal Joanne Cecchini at jcecchini@ckseattle.org. For more information on the school, please visit http://school.ckseattle.org.
Date Posted: 9/25/2025
Location: Christ the King, Seattle Christ the King Catholic School seeks a mission-driven leader who will build connections through authentic community engagement and play a vital role in attracting, enrolling, and retaining students eager to contribute to our vibrant and diverse community.
Accountability : The Director of Admissions reports directly to the Principal and is a member of the Administrative Team. In addition, works closely with the Bookkeeper and Director of Advancement. Policy Development : Create, establish, and refine admission policies and procedures. Ensure that admissions criteria are clear, fair, and aligned with the mission and goals of Christ the King School. Goals : Develop strategic goals and actions to achieve target enrollment. Create, implement, and report on annual goals, objectives, and an action plan for attracting and retaining students. Finalsite Enrollment Platform : Solely attend training and fully implement the entire admissions and re-enrollment process to the digital platform, Finalsite./ Technical Support: Manage parent user interface, create and update forms, develop custom reports, and oversee the complete setup process within Finalsite for each enrollment year. Admissions Process Management : Develop and streamline the admissions process, from initial inquiry to enrollment, ensuring a positive experience for prospective families while adhering to the school's enrollment policies and procedures. Communicate all necessary dates and deadlines for admissions and financial assistance.
Inquiries : Respond to inquiries and provide support to applicants and their families. Tours : Arrange tour calendar and digital sign-up procedures in the parent portal for prospective families. Provide all necessary communication regarding parent arrival and safety policy for campus tours. Provide a d meet and greet and all follow-up. Principal Meeting : Coordinate schedules with prospective parents for required meetings with the Principal. Shadow Day/Student Assessment : Coordinate schedules with teachers, the Principal, prospective students, and their families for student shadow days. Collect student assessment data from shadow day teachers.
Application Processing : Oversee the receipt, review, and processing of applications submitted by prospective students. Manage the application portal, coordinate application materials, and ensure that all required documents are submitted on time. Communication with Applicants : Communicate with the parents of applicants throughout the admissions process, providing information about application status admission requirements, deadlines, financial assistance, and other relevant details. Application Evaluation : Assess applicants based on established criteria, including academic records, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, parent tour and interview, and student shadow day. Admissions Decision Making ; Coordinate with the Principal and admissions team to determine admissions decisions based on the evaluation of applicants. Applicants are offered admission, placed on a wait list, or denied admission. Financial Assistance : work in partnership with the Administrative Team to award financial aid based on the recommendations of the Principal. Enrollment Management : Ensure admitted students complete the enrollment process, including contracts, registration fees, deposits, and required enrollment forms. Ambassador Program Management : Oversee parent-led ambassador team from May Kick-off to beginning of school. Ambassadors provide support to new parents through sharing school policy resources, offering advice, or organizing events and activities to foster a sense of community for new students and their families. Data Management and Reporting : Maintain accurate records of applicant data, including demographics, application outcomes, and enrollment statistics. Create and generate reports as needed by the Office Administrator, teachers, and staff. Continuous Improvement : Continuously evaluate and refine admission processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusivity. Minimum Qualifications : • Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of admissions/enrollment experience • Ability to use story-telling to effectively articulate the values and mission of Christ the King Catholic School. • Excellent writing and presentation skills. • High attention to detail and managing moving parts of multiple projects. • Highly self-directed and motivated with excellent organization skills.
Hours : Approximately 20 hours per week with possibility of more hours during evening/weekend events or as responsibilities increase. Salary : Depending on experience and qualifications, ranges from $35.00 - $38.00 per hour. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. Benefits : The position is part time (29 hours or less) and does not receive benefits.
Interested applicants should apply with the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Department and e-mail a cover letter, resume and three references to Principal Joanne Cecchini at jcecchini@ckseattle.org. For more information on the school, please visit http://school.ckseattle.org.