Director of Admissions and Development

Position Description

Director of Admissions & Development

Reports To: Head of School
Position Type: Full-time
Mission Alignment: Welcome to Christ Classical Academy. Founded in 2004, Christ Classical Academy partners with parents to develop followers of Christ who discern and practice what is true, good, and beautiful. The Director of Admissions & Development advances this mission by guiding new families into the life of the school and stewarding the generosity that sustains it.

Position Purpose

To provide strategic leadership for student recruitment, family onboarding, donor relations, and fundraising initiatives—ensuring healthy enrollment and robust financial support for the long-term flourishing of the school.

Admissions Leadership

• Develop, implement, and assess an annual admissions plan focused on mission-fit families and healthy enrollment growth.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families—from first inquiry through enrollment.
• Conduct campus tours, lead admissions meetings, and communicate the school’s mission, pedagogy, and culture clearly and winsomely.
• Manage the application, assessment, and acceptance process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a welcoming experience.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and academic leadership to evaluate applicants for mission alignment and academic readiness.
• Organize admissions events (preview nights, open houses, shadow days, parent coffees, etc.).
• Track and report all admissions data, trends, and forecasting.
• Oversee the re-enrollment process and retention strategies.

Development & Fundraising Leadership

• Create and execute a comprehensive annual development plan to support operational, capital, and scholarship needs.
• Manage donor cultivation and stewardship—identifying, engaging, thanking, and retaining donors.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns (Annual Fund, Giving Days, capital campaigns, special projects).
• Maintain accurate donor records, acknowledgments, and reporting through the school’s CRM or development software.
• Plan and oversee development events such as galas, banquets, or community gatherings.
• Engage parents, grandparents, alumni, and community partners in the mission and financial needs of the school.
• Develop compelling communication pieces (impact stories, newsletters, donor updates, campaign materials).
• Work with the Head of School and Board Development Committee to strengthen long-term financial health.

Marketing & Communications

• Partner with administrative leadership to align branding, messaging, and public-facing communication with the school’s mission.
• Support the creation of promotional materials, social media updates, and website content for admissions and development needs.
• Serve as a positive, public ambassador for the school in the broader community.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A mature and growing Christian faith; agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and commitment to the school’s mission.
• A love for classical Christian education and the ability to communicate its distinctives clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience in admissions, fundraising, marketing, or school administration preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—warm, articulate, and persuasive.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities with excellence.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, databases, and general office applications.

Personal Characteristics

• Joyful, warm, and welcoming—someone who naturally puts families and donors at ease.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• A strategic thinker with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• A team player with a servant’s heart.
• Comfortable speaking publicly, sharing stories, and inviting others into the mission.