Enrollment Specialist

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy in Corpus Christi, Texas, seeks a warm, outgoing Enrollment Specialist to be the first face and ongoing guide for every family exploring our school. This person leads our enrollment efforts from the first inquiry through the first day of school, and tells the story of our Catholic elementary school in the parish and the wider community.

Ministerial Character:

The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (“the Diocese”) entrusted to him.  In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community.  In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people.  He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities.  Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

Responsibilities:

Family Support and Enrollment Management

• Serve as the lead point of contact for families interested in enrolling, answering inquiries by phone, email, and in person
• Guide families through the full process: inquiry, tour, application, registration, tuition and financial aid information, and welcome to the school
• Follow up promptly and personally with every prospective family, and maintain a consistent communication schedule
• Support re-enrollment of current families each year

Tours and Events

• Lead school tours that showcase our faith, academics, and community
• Plan, organize, and host open houses and other recruitment events

Marketing and Outreach

• Develop and carry out an annual marketing and enrollment plan in partnership with the principal
• Create and schedule engaging social media posts that share school news, student life, and upcoming events
• Represent the school at parent meetings, parish events, and community gatherings
• Build relationships with the pastor, parish staff and parish groups
• Prepare brochures, flyers, bulletin announcements, newsletters, and web content
• Collect family testimonials, photos, and stories, following school photo-release policies

Other Duties

• Collaborate with the principal, office staff, and teachers to keep messaging consistent
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Ability to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects 10 pounds or more
• Ability to maintain composure under duress; maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Organization Improvement and Morale:

• Demonstrates a professional attitude as a member of diocesan staff 
• Maintains confidentiality in matters of assigned department and the diocese
• Serves as a representative of the diocese displaying courtesy, tact, positivity, and discretion in all interactions with colleagues and community served 
• Carries out commitments made to diocesan colleagues and community served
• Employs professional ethics in relationships with diocesan colleagues and community served
• Positively contributes to the overall mission and values of the Diocese of Corpus Christi to promote a positive organizational culture

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Practicing Catholic in good standing, with a commitment to the mission of Catholic education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, email, and database or student information systems
• Comfort with social media platforms and basic graphic design tools such as Canva
• Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to manage several tasks at once
• Ability to speak confidently to groups and to build rapport with people of all backgrounds
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience in enrollment, admissions, sales, customer service, marketing, or school or parish work preferred
• Familiarity with the local Catholic parish community preferre

Additional Qualifications:

• A genuine relationship-builder: friendly, warm, enthusiastic, and approachable
• Positive, professional, and welcoming to every family
• Self-motivated and creative, with the initiative to work independently
• Dependable, discreet with family information, and a team player
• Genuine joy in sharing the story of our school

To be considered for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi locations, all interested individuals must complete the online application at https://diocesecc.org/human-resources.