Employment

St. Helen Catholic School located in Vero Beach, FL is searching for a Director of Enrollment and Advancement for the 2025-2026 school year. 

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities of the Director of Enrollment & Advancement:

• Work with the Principal to develop annual enrollment goals and strategies to reach those goals
• Ensure that all student recruitment, admissions, and retention programs and practices reflect the Catholic mission of the school
• Develop and oversee the implementation of all strategies for attracting and retaining students, campus visits, admission events, follow-up communication, accepted student initiatives, and student retention initiatives
• Guide prospective families through the admission process and work with the Secretary and
• Communication Specialist to maintain ongoing communication with those families
• Develop strategies to manage the enrollment process and streamline systems for users.
• Maintain monthly, and annual statistics related to enrollment management (enrollment projections, attrition rates, etc.) and report the results to the Principal
• Commit to continuous improvement by keeping abreast of current developments in Catholic education
• Create and disseminate enrollment collateral in print and electronic form
• Assures the development and implementation of a public relations and communications plan. This includes but is not limited to relating with these publics: parish leadership, school leadership, parents of current, former, and future students, parish staff, members of the parish, local civic and business leaders, media contacts, and residents.
• Collaborates with parish and school leadership, parish council, men's/women's clubs, school advisory council, home & school association, and other fundraising groups in the parish to develop a consistent, organized approach to fundraising.
• Working with the Secretary and Communication Specialist promote the school via various print and digital channels, including but not limited to:
  • Social media
  • Graphic design
  • Updates to the school website
• Develop and implement strategies to seek donors to contribute to the school's Annual Fund, in addition to creating and disseminating the campaign literature
• Actively steward donors and build relationships with the community to grow the school's fundraising capacity
  • Maintain school's donor database, and update accordingly
• Coordinate and plan a variety of special events and fundraisers, which may include, but are not limited to the Mega Drawing, Gala, and Golf Tournament
  • Solicit donations and sponsorships for all fundraising events
  • Manage and organize volunteers to staff these events
  • Oversee the general operations of each fundraising event, demonstrating strong attention to detail and preparation
• Coordinate and plan Back to School Expo and Open House events.
• Think creatively and implement up-to-date strategies to increase fundraising engagement with all stakeholders each year

Employee Specific Dispositions:

• Will maintain a positive outlook each day in the classroom and use uplifting language, demonstrating warmth, joy, and advocacy for students
• Will maintain a growth mindset and be open to change, growth, and continuous improvement; will accept constructive criticism and suggestions
• Will refrain from gossip or other negative talk amongst colleagues, always maintaining the confidentiality of others
• Will make every effort to build up colleagues, students, and the larger SHCCS community
• Will positively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and students
• Will exercise good judgement in relationships with students, in all classroom conversation, and in social media usage
• Will demonstrate cultural respect and understanding of all students

Additional Job-Related Expectations and Duties:

• Follow all policies and procedures written in the Faculty Handbook
• Be punctual and reliable for all school events
• Attend school Masses and strive to attend and participate in SHCS functions throughout the year
• Give advance notification and keep Principal apprised of off-campus appointments, always updating the school's log book accordingly
• Other school-related responsibilities as determined by the Principal

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, as well as FACTS SIS
• Excellent and professional interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and make responsible judgment calls
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use office equipment (fax, computer, copier, iPad, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 — 44 pounds
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting or standing
• Occasional periods of kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Frequent time spent working closely with others

To apply, download and complete the Employment  Application and submit along with your cover letter, resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Deborah Irish, Principal, St Helen Catholic School.     principal@sthelenschoolvero.org