Advancement Director - The Rock Academy

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Advancement is responsible for leading and implementing strategies that promote enrollment growth and foster long-term relationships within the community. This role oversees the admissions process, develops marketing campaigns, and engages stakeholders to increase awareness and support of the Rock Academy's mission. The Director reports directly to the Head of Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee student admissions, creating strategies to foster school growth.
• Ensure that the process from inquiry to enrollment is professional, efficient, and drives growth.
• Design admissions events, tours, shadow days, etc. to highlight the Rock Academy.
• Direct the school's marketing strategies for recruitment of new families including on social media platforms and other advertising means.
• Develop retention strategies to maintain current families.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience in admissions, school marketing, or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferable in marketing or business.

JOB SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of Scripture, Christian principles and beliefs.
• Supportive of the beliefs of The Rock Church & Academy through conduct and conversation.
• Warm and friendly personality, aware of the feelings and needs of others.
• Willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and provide excellent customer service.
• Read, write, spell, and communicate clearly in English.
• Work productively, both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Committed Christian who is actively involved in a local church and growing in their faith.
• Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.
• Utilize the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinion with others.
• Successful completion of a thorough pre-employment references and background checks, which includes: social security verification, Local, State & Federal criminal conviction records search, national security database, and sex offender registry.
• Signed acknowledgment to support Rock Church & Academy Statement of Faith and Beliefs.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to the Rock's policies, procedures and employee handbook.
• Be self-motivated and goal oriented, use good judgment, and be flexible and innovative.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications obtained within 10 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and lift up to 25lbs (with or without assistance). This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor. Externaland internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions either unaided or with assistance of a "reasonable accommodation", if such is determined, on a case-by-case basis.

EMPLOYEMENT AT-WILL:

Employment at the Rock Church and Academy is "At-Will," meaning either the Rock or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at anytime, for any reason, with or without advance notice.

Nothing contained in this job description or any other communication (written or verbal) the employee received is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or that any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Compensation information provided to an employee, whether stated in hourly, bi-monthly, annual, or other terms, is not intended nor does it constitute an employment contract or agreement for any specific period of time.

No manager, supervisor or employee of the Rock Church and Academy has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement for employment other than at-will.

I have read and received a copy of my job description. I understand this information overrides any conflicting information that may have previously been communicated to me verbally or in writing. I further understand that I am expected to fulfill the job requirements specified in this document; and if I have any questions concerning what is expected of me, I will speak with my immediate supervisor.