About the role
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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>403(b) Retirement</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
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<div>The Director of Admissions is responsible for leading the full enrollment lifecycle (PK3–Grade 8), from initial inquiry through enrollment and re-enrollment, in order to drive sustainable growth and retention at St. Martin’s Lutheran School.<br><br>
</div><div>This role requires strong ownership of systems, consistent follow-through, and the ability to represent the school with professionalism, warmth, and clarity. The Director of Admissions serves as the primary driver of enrollment growth, ensuring that prospective families experience a responsive, organized, and mission-aligned admissions process.<br><br>
</div><div>This is a high-accountability, execution-focused role critical to the school’s continued rebuilding and long-term success.<br><br>
</div><div><strong>About the Role:</strong></div><div>Join St Martins Evangelical Lutheran School as the Director of Admissions, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our vibrant community. This exciting opportunity allows you to engage with families, promote our values, and foster an inclusive environment for prospective students.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Who You Are</strong></div><div>You are someone who:</div><ul>
<li> Thrives in roles that require organization, ownership, and follow-through</li>
<li> Is highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple systems and timelines simultaneously </li>
<li> Communicates clearly, professionally, and warmly with families and community partners </li>
<li> Is proactive and solutions-oriented—you take initiative rather than wait for direction </li>
<li> Understands that consistent execution drives results</li>
<li> Is comfortable supporting and representing a Christ-centered school mission</li>
<li> Takes pride in building systems that are efficient, reliable, and sustainable </li>
</ul><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact for all prospective families from inquiry through enrollment </li>
<li>Manage and maintain a centralized admissions system to track inquiries, tours, applications, acceptances, and enrollment decisions via Blackbaud CRM</li>
<li>Develop and execute annual recruitment strategies focused on targeted growth grades</li>
<li>Ensure all inquiries receive timely, professional follow-up and clear communication </li>
<li>Track admissions data and trends to inform strategy and decision-making </li>
<li>Lead the re-enrollment process for current families, including timelines, communications, and follow-up </li>
<li>Maintain consistent communication with families to support retention and positive relationships </li>
<li>Identify potential attrition risks and proactively support family engagement and retention</li>
<li>Plan and execute admissions events including open houses, tours, information sessions, and new family orientation </li>
<li>Ensure all event logistics are organized, professional, and aligned with school expectations </li>
<li>Create a welcoming, structured, and positive experience for all prospective families</li>
<li>Partner with the Marketing Coordinator to develop and execute outreach campaigns </li>
<li>Support the creation of admissions materials, messaging, and communications </li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with local preschools, churches, and community organizations to increase referrals </li>
</ul><div><strong>Requirements:</strong></div><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree required </li>
<li>Experience in admissions, enrollment management, sales, or school operations preferred </li>
<li>Strong organizational and project management skills </li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and consistency </li>
<li>Experience working in a school or family-facing environment preferred </li>
<li>Must meet all background check and employment requirements</li>
</ul><div><strong>About Us:</strong></div><div>St Martins Evangelical Lutheran School has been a cornerstone of Annapolis community for over 30 years, providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for students. Families love our commitment to character development and academic excellence, while our dedicated staff enjoys a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.</div>
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