Senior Admissions Officer

Job Description

About Rice Memorial High School:
Rice Memorial High School is Vermont’s premier Catholic college preparatory school, committed to forming students intellectually, spiritually, socially, and morally. Grounded in our Catholic values and academic excellence, Rice fosters a community where students are challenged to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and pursue lives of purpose. Faculty and staff partner with families to create a supportive environment that encourages growth, leadership, and lifelong faith formation.

The Senior Admissions Officer provides strategic leadership for all aspects of domestic student recruitment and enrollment. This role serves as the primary ambassador of Rice Memorial High School to prospective families, ensuring a warm, personalized, and mission‑centered admissions experience from inquiry through enrollment, grounded in the school’s core values. This position reports directly to the Dean of Enrollment & Student Support.

• Lead the full domestic admissions cycle from inquiry to enrollment.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aligned with institutional goals.
• Build and sustain partnerships with regional feeder schools, parishes, and community organizations.
• Oversee application review, documentation collection, and admissions decision processes.
• Collaborate with school leadership regarding financial assistance and enrollment forecasting.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records using the school’s CRM system.
• Analyze enrollment metrics and trends to inform strategic decision‑making.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for domestic families.
• Conduct engaging campus tours and coordinate student shadow experiences.
• Represent Rice at recruitment fairs, school visits, and parish events.
• Strengthen Rice’s visibility across Vermont and surrounding regions.
• Ensure all admissions interactions reflect the school’s Catholic identity and commitment to excellence.

• Plan and execute high‑impact Open Houses and admissions events.
• Plan and execute orientation and other enrollment events.
• Manage marketing materials and branded communications.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to present a cohesive school experience.
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness and return on investment.

• Strong commitment to Catholic education and the school’s core values.
• Experience in admissions, enrollment management, marketing, or education preferred.
• Preferred experience with enrollment and admissions systems such as Blackbaud, Finalsite, SAO, and The Gateway to Prep Schools.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.