Director of Admissions - Saint Constantine College

Reports To: ProvostSalary Classification: Full time, exempt, twelve monthsSupervision of Others: College Admissions ManagerHours Per Week: 40 hoursProposed Start Date: July 1General DescriptionThe Director of Admissions at Saint Constantine College is a key leadership role for amicrocollege preparing for growth and accreditation. The Director of Admissions providesstrategic leadership for all enrollment functions at Saint Constantine College, overseeing the fullstudent lifecycle from inquiry through matriculation. This position is responsible for setting andachieving college enrollment targets, building and executing a comprehensive admissions andmarketing strategy, cultivating institutional partnerships, and ensuring that admissionsoperations align with the college's mission and values. The Director serves as the senioradmissions leader and primary accreditation liaison for admissions-related components of theABHE accreditation process. The Director directly supervises the College Admissions Managerand, through that role, any part-time admissions support.Primary ResponsibilitiesStrategic Enrollment Leadership Develops, implements, and continually refines a comprehensive enrollment strategyaligned with Saint Constantine College's mission, capacity, and growth objectives. Sets annual and multi-year enrollment targets in collaboration with the Provost andPresident's Cabinet; monitors progress and adjusts strategy as needed. Analyzes enrollment data, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategicdecision-making and resource allocation. Provides regular enrollment reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to theProvost, President's Cabinet, and Board as appropriate.Admissions Operations Oversight Oversees all admissions operations, ensuring efficient and mission-aligned processesfrom initial inquiry through student matriculation. Establishes and maintains standards for recruiting communications with prospectivestudents and families across all channels (phone, email, text, in-person). Provides strategic direction for campus visit programming, admissions events, andrecruitment travel. Ensures the integrity and effectiveness of the Populi CRM system forinquiry-to-matriculation tracking, records management, and reporting. Coordinates with the Registrar, Provost, and Finance Office at a policy and process levelto ensure smooth student acceptance and matriculation workflows. Participates in The Saint Constantine School community, attending regular Colloquiumand Symposium events and weekly school service hours. Performs other duties as assigned.Marketing & Communications Strategy Sets the vision and brand standards for all admissions marketing — digital and print —including social media, website, information materials, and partnership advertising. Oversees development of integrated marketing campaigns that effectively communicatethe college's mission and value proposition to prospective students and families. Ensures consistency and quality across all admissions-facing communications andmaterials produced by the Admissions Manager and Marketing Coordinator.Partnership Development Cultivates and grows strategic relationships with feeder schools, churches, homeschoolcommunities, and other partner organizations aligned with Saint Constantine College'smission. Represents the college at key partner events, conferences, and community gatherings. Develops and manages articulation and referral agreements to support enrollmentpipeline growth.Accreditation Liaison Serves as the primary admissions liaison for the ABHE (Association for Biblical HigherEducation) accreditation application process. Leads the preparation, documentation, and submission of all admissions-relatedcomponents of accreditation self-studies and compliance reports. Ensures admissions policies, practices, and data collection meet or exceed ABHEstandards and documentation requirements. Collaborates with the Provost, Registrar, and other institutional stakeholders to alignadmissions operations with accreditation requirements across the institution. Remains current on ABHE standards and higher education accreditation best practices,and proactively prepares the admissions function for ongoing compliance.Team Leadership & Institutional Collaboration Directly supervises the College Admissions Manager; provides coaching, goal-setting,and performance evaluation for direct and indirect reports. Builds a collaborative, mission-driven admissions team culture committed to excellenceand student service. Liaises with the Provost, Registrar, Finance Office, College Life and Housing,Operations, and faculty to ensure that the student experience fulfills admissionsmarketing commitments. Represents Admissions in cross-functional institutional planning and policy discussions.QualificationsRequired: Deep commitment to Saint Constantine College's mission, values, and OrthodoxChristian identity. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs,Marketing, or a related field strongly preferred. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions,enrollment management, or a closely related field. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment goals and executingmulti-faceted recruitment strategies. Experience with accreditation processes in higher education, with preference for ABHEaccreditation experience. Proven supervisory and team leadership experience. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present tosenior leadership and accrediting bodies. Strong analytical abilities; comfort with enrollment data, reporting, and data-drivendecision-making. High degree of professionalism, organizational skill, and attention to detail. Proficiency with CRM systems, email platforms, and standard office technology. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and work with minimal supervision. Flexible schedule availability, including some evenings and weekends. Ability and willingness to travel in support of recruitment and partnership development. Must be authorized to work in the United States.Preferred Familiarity with Populi CRM, Mailchimp, Outlook, softphone, and mass texting andautomation platforms. Experience with social media strategy and digital marketing (Instagram, YouTube,LinkedIn). Knowledge of classical education models and Orthodox Christian values. Prior experience in a small or faith-based institution of higher education.Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Health insurance paid by the school (family coverage available at employee's option andcost). Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, paid by the school. Access to Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Voluntary Group Life insurance plans. Professional development opportunities in higher education. Networking opportunities within the classical and Christian higher education community. Tuition remission.Performance ExpectationsThe Director of Admissions is expected to exercise a high level of strategic initiative,independent judgment, and professional accountability. Performance will be assessed throughannual reviews evaluating progress toward enrollment goals, effectiveness of admissions andmarketing strategy, quality of team leadership, accreditation readiness, and contribution to thecollege's overall mission and institutional advancement.