Director of Enrollment Management: Elyria Catholic High School

Director of Enrollment Management:
Elyria Catholic High School

The Director of Enrollment Management reports directly to the President and collaborates closely with the leadership team to advance Elyria Catholic’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision.

Oversee the admissions process and recruitment efforts while also providing strategic leadership in several areas, including:

• Long‑term enrollment planning
• Enrollment data and trend analysis
• Strengthening relationships with partner schools and communities
• Collaboration with marketing, advancement, and academic leadership
• Ensuring a welcoming and coordinated experience for prospective families

• Serve as a visible ambassador for the mission of Elyria Catholic High School
• Ensure that recruitment and admissions efforts reflect the school’s Catholic values and commitment to forming young adults who learn, worship, and serve
• Help prospective families understand and appreciate the faith‑centered culture of Elyria Catholic
• Provide personalized support to prospective families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, ensuring that each family feels known, welcomed, and valued throughout the admissions journey
• Embrace enrollment leadership as ministry—walking alongside families as they discern an educational path rooted in faith, purpose, and belonging
• Support efforts that strengthen the school’s identity as the Catholic high school serving Lorain County

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment strategy
• Monitor enrollment trends and application patterns
• Provide enrollment projections and planning insights

• Oversee recruitment efforts and the admissions process
• Guide prospective families through the admissions journey
• Coordinate admissions events, campus visits, and outreach initiatives

• Strengthen relationships with partner schools, parishes, and community partners
• Serve as an ambassador for Elyria Catholic in the broader community
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications to strengthen outreach efforts
• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure program offerings support enrollment growth
• Coordinate with Advancement on family engagement initiatives

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Elyria Catholic by attending and supporting school events such as athletic contests, performing arts and fine arts events, admissions programs, and key school gatherings
• Maintain an active presence in the broader community, including Catholic elementary schools, partner schools, and parishes, to strengthen relationships and support outreach
• The position requires a flexible schedule and frequent work outside of regular office hours, including evenings and weekends, in order to participate in school events, admissions programs, and community engagement opportunities

• Commitment to the mission of Catholic education and a passion for sharing the values and traditions of the Catholic Church with prospective students and families.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, enrollment management, or school leadership, preferably in secondary Catholic education.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies.
• Experience using enrollment data to inform planning and decision‑making.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.