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The Director of Admissions and Administration works in close partnership with the Head of School to advance the school’s mission and oversee the day-to-day operations of the school. This individual will have primary management responsibility for the school in the absence of the Head of School. 

Reports to: Head of School 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration

• Collaborate with the Head of School to instill a positive school climate. Meet regularly with the Head of School for planning and direction.
• Daily operations:
  • Oversee office management, including all necessary school and student files.
  • Oversee school technology needs, student information system administration.
  • Manage relationships with all school vendors and oversee purchasing of office and student school supplies.
  • Support faculty in the daily operations of the school.
  • Supervisor to Lead Administration and Operations Assistant, and Administrative and Operations Assistant.
• Event Coordination:
  • Organize school-wide special events such as Speech Meet, Recitation Night, etc.  
  • Collaborate with the Parent Volunteer Coordinator for all school volunteer needs.
  • Lead the assembly/chapel schedule and school calendar maintenance.
• Student policies and procedures:
  • Manage student discipline, conflict resolution, and guidance in the absence of the Head of School and keep parents informed as appropriate.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of all student safety procedures, including safety drills, drop-off and pick-up procedures, etc. 
  • Manage and update as needed the school handbooks (employee, teacher, parent/student, etc.).
  • Oversee health administration (nurse duties) and health training for staff (CPR, allergy response, etc.).
• In collaboration with the Curriculum & Instruction Lead, lead the annual curriculum inventory and any necessary curriculum orders.
• Student records, reports, and standardized testing.
• School schedule management.

Admissions

• Manage the comprehensive recruitment of new families, evaluate potential students, and manage the comprehensive admissions process including the application, family interview, entrance testing, admission, enrollment, and re-enrollment.
• Act as a gatekeeper to ensure that prospective families are aligned with the mission, vision, and Faith Statement of CCS.
• Work with the Financial Aid Committee and participate in the tuition assistance review process. 
• Host Open House events and/or info sessions for prospective families to tour, visit classrooms, etc. 
• In collaboration with the Curriculum & Instruction Lead, develop and coordinate summer readiness programs.

Human Resources

• Manage all employee contracts and benefits.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the Head of School, support the hiring process.

Facilities

• Point person for all daily facility needs and maintenance in collaboration with Shepherd of the Hills maintenance staff. 
• Responsible for all drills (emergency, fire, lockdowns, tornado, etc.) and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Possess a vibrant Christian faith and ability to model virtue and wisdom.
• Appreciation for classical Christian education and Charlotte Mason pedagogy.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience inspiring teams towards collaboration and success.
• Ability to balance multiple demands in ways that are well-organized, clearly communicated, and inclusive of a wide range of perspectives within the school.
• Demonstrated flexibility and a knack for creative problem solving.
• Must be a strong writer.
• A positive, can-do disposition with eyes that look for ways to celebrate and glorify God in the big and little things.

Specifics

• Full-time position.
• Hours: On-site 7:30 am – 3:45 pm required Monday-Thursday, 2-3 hours every other Friday for in-service staff meetings, and all after-hours school events. 
• Salary range: $50,000-$60,000.