Admissions and Social Media Coordinator

Reporting: The Admissions and Social Media Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

Role: The Admissions and Social Media Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative, communications, and project support for the Admissions Office. This position also plays a key role in developing and maintaining the school’s digital presence by managing social media channels, creating engaging content, and assisting with website updates that reflect Loyola School’s mission, student life, and admissions initiatives.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Admissions Office Support:

• Report to and collaborate with the Director and Associate Director of Admissions on all admissions-related initiatives.
• Support and ensure the accuracy of the office’s databases (Finalsite Enrollment, Blackbaud, among others), tracking all applications and admissions materials.
• Maintain the Admissions Office calendar and coordinate communication with internal and external contacts for events, visits, and tours.
• Evaluate applications and interview prospective students and families.
• Coordinate mailings, digital communications, and follow-up with prospective families in collaboration with other departments.
• Assist with planning, executing, and managing admissions events such as Open Houses, tours, and student visit days.
• Build relationships with independent, Catholic, and public schools, as well as with prospective families and placement directors.
• Support the Associate Director of Admissions with management of the Student Ambassador program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Social Media and Digital Communications:

• Develop, curate, and post engaging content for Loyola School’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, etc.) that highlights student life, academic achievements, community events, and admissions milestones.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to gather content and stories that reflect Loyola’s unique identity and school culture.
• Create and manage a social media content calendar that aligns with the school’s admissions cycle, marketing goals, and key events throughout the year.
• Monitor social media engagement and analytics to inform strategy and optimize audience reach.
• Maintain and update the school website, particularly admissions-related pages, ensuring that content is accurate, current, and visually engaging.
• Assist in the creation of digital newsletters, promotional emails, and other online communication materials.
• Coordinate photography and videography for admissions events and marketing purposes, occasionally taking photos or short-form videos for social platforms.
• Uphold brand consistency across all digital platforms.

Status: Exempt; not overtime eligible. This position occasionally requires additional work hours as well as attendance at school events, including evenings and weekends. Some local and out-of-state travel may be required.

Typical Level of Interaction: Requires interaction with all school departments as well as current and prospective students, families, and external partners.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to learn and teach others established processes – Recognizes the importance of learning and motivates others by enthusiasm. Reproduces and refines current processes and recommends best practices.
• Time Management Skills – Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines. Maintains balance without compromising quality or responsiveness.
• Organizational Skills – Creates clear action plans to meet goals and objectives. Tracks progress, ensures attention to detail, and follows through consistently.
• Communication Skills – Maintains open communication channels with peers, administrators, students, and families.
• Written Communication Skills – Crafts clear, compelling messages for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Creative Problem Solving – Approaches challenges with curiosity and innovation, considering a range of internal and external factors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and database applications
• Demonstrated experience creating social media content (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with website content management systems (Finalsite, WordPress, or similar)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail
• A sense of humor and a genuine interest in the mission of Loyola School

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range: $60,000-$72,500, depending on experience

How to Apply: If you are interested in growing

professionally in a highly respected organization, please submit a cover letter

and resume to: associatesearch@loyolanyc.org