Director of Admissions and Development

Director Of Admissions & Marketing

St. Vincent de Paul School & Preschool seeks a Director of Admissions & Marketing to lead the school's efforts to attract, enroll, and retain students while advancing its Catholic mission and brand. This role oversees enrollment strategy, marketing and communications, and supports advancement initiatives to ensure long-term school sustainability.

Since 1948, St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS) has provided Catholic values with high academic standards to educate leaders of integrity, courage and compassion who will both value and improve the world they inherit. The St. Vincent de Paul School mission is to live like Jesus, supported by a strong Catholic community; love as God loves us, serving others like our patron, St. Vincent de Paul; and learn in an academically challenging and enriching program that engages the whole child. Our goal for every student is age-appropriate mastery of the basic content and skills, coupled with a strong and globally minded and morally ethical academic foundation. Recognizing the inherent dignity and uniqueness of each student, and guided by the principles of our Catholic faith, St. Vincent de Paul School Students aspire to be an empathetic and compassionate community that embraces the challenges of a diverse world.

Subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, music, art, and physical education; our yearly academic program also includes various enrichment programs and interscholastic team sports. St. Vincent de Paul School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Enrollment & Recruitment

• Lead enrollment strategy from inquiry through retention
• Oversee admissions processes, including tours, assessments, and family communication
• Analyze enrollment data and adjust strategies to meet goals
• Plan and execute admissions events (Open Houses, tours, shadow days)
• Build partnerships with parishes, preschools, and community organizations
• Represent the school and preschool in recruitment and outreach efforts
• Oversee new family onboarding and support retention initiatives

Marketing & Communications

• Direct branding, messaging, and marketing strategy
• Oversee website, social media, and school publications
• Ensure consistent, mission-aligned communication across all platforms

Advancement & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with leadership on fundraising and annual giving efforts
• Support fundraising events and donor stewardship
• Partner in the development and growth of the school's endowment
• Strengthen relationships with families, alumni, parish, and community partners

Operations & Leadership

• Manage admissions and marketing systems, data, and reporting
• Oversee projects, timelines, and related resources
• Supervise support staff and ensure operational effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school leadership and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Experience in admissions, marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or school administration (preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.