24-25 Director of Admissions - South and North Campuses

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Aug Prep!

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and heart come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,100 K4-12 students in our eighth year on the South Side of Milwaukee. 

Why Choose Aug Prep?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in just eight years, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• Opening Doors: Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments.
• High Expectations for All: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike, grounded in our Christian faith.
• Outstanding Resources: With 1:1 technology, an advanced sports complex, performing arts center, and two swimming pools, our campus is built for excellence.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and spirits.

Ideal Candidate
Are you a dedicated, growth-focused educator with a deep love for Jesus and a heart for serving students of diverse backgrounds? If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Report Structure: 

The Director of Admissions will report to the CFO

Position Description

The Director of Admissions at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school community. This individual will lead the recruitment of new students and families as well as manage the admission and enrollment of new and current students across both the North and South campuses. The South Campus has an enrollment target of 2,400 students for the 2025–2026 school year and currently has an admissions team that includes an Enrollment Manager, Recruitment Manager, two Enrollment Coordinators, and a Recruitment Coordinator. The North Campus will open in the 2026–2027 school year with a target of 300 students, growing to 1,000 students within 7-10 years; the admissions team for this campus will be built out after hiring for this role. This person must have a deep desire to create and establish a diverse student body (socio-economically, culturally and racially) The position demands a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to ensure that enrollment targets are met and that our student body reflects the rich diversity and values central to Aug Prep's mission. The person must also be highly relational, able to connect with and build relationships with families from a variety of backgrounds.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of student recruitment and enrollment processes for both Aug Prep campuses.
• Manage the admissions teams at each campus, ensuring effective teamwork and collaboration, including leading the team through challenging enrollment situations and/or conversations.
• Ensure accurate and timely population of the student information system with all relevant student data.
• Develop strategies to achieve enrollment targets, in alignment with the school's vision and goals.
• Foster socioeconomic diversity in student recruitment, particularly as we launch the North campus.
• Collaborate with the Family Department for student engagement and retention, and with the Marketing Department for the development of recruitment materials and strategies.
• Maintain strong, transparent, and proactive communication with families to ensure they are well-informed and supported throughout the admissions process.
• Coordinate with each school to organize orientations and align on targets and timelines.
• Coordinate with the Compliance department on meeting the requirements for the various funding programs for students.
• Report to the C-suite on progress towards enrollment goals and other key metrics.
• Continuously review processes and procedures and provide recommendations and implement changes to streamline and enhance the admissions process.
• Ensure timely processing of orientations, report cards, IEPs, and other necessary enrollment documents. Collaborate with the Special Education Team and school level admin to review documents such as IEPs, Choice documents, and financial aid application and tuition payments, while maintaining effective communication with families.
• Work closely with Community Outreach Directors to develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract a diverse and talented pool of student applicants. Represent the institution at educational fairs, community events, and other outreach activities to enhance the school’s visibility and engagement within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leadership, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A results-oriented, entrepreneurial, and dynamic leader with a commitment to serving the whole child with excellence – mind, body and soul. Experience balancing academics, faith, arts, and athletics while embracing new and innovative ways to build and grow the campus and organization.
• Comfortable representing the school in large and small group settings.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex projects and execute plans effectively.
• Commitment to the values and vision of Aug Prep, including our emphasis on faith, family, academics, and athletics/arts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with team, parents, and our diverse community. Ability to quickly and efficiently fund solutions to problems and diffuse difficult situations.
• Participating member of a church.
• Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity and be able to live the values and culture of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.

As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school’s Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct