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Thank you for considering a career at Mount St. Dominic Academy. We are dedicated to empowering all our young women to live lives of purpose.
When you join the Mount faculty and staff, you are joining an inspiring group of dedicated professionals whose ongoing research and collaboration create the dynamic learning environment we are so proud of. Critical inquiry, contemplation, compassion, social responsibility, inclusivity, integrity—these values are at the heart of our community and inspire everything we do.
The Mount faculty provides educational experiences that stimulate and motivate students while challenging them to reach for their best and to develop a greater understanding of the world. Our teachers are seen as valuable resources and we believe strongly in supporting their professional growth through a variety of individualized professional development opportunities.
Mount St. Dominic Academy, a Catholic all girls’ high school in Caldwell, NJ is accepting applications across all teaching disciplines for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mount St. Dominic serves 250+ students from a diverse background. We educate our young women to be socially responsible, globally aware leaders of tomorrow, prepared to find their places in the world outside of the Mount.
We embrace the best of our past, a legacy in the Dominican tradition that dates back centuries, and our vision for the future, committed to innovation and progress. The cornerstone of this vision is a commitment to the intellectual, moral, spiritual, and personal development of each young woman.
Mount St. Dominic Academy honors and respects diversity and inclusion as central to our mission of being truth seekers.
The Mount stands against discrimination in any form within the institution and outside of the institution.
The Mount seeks to cultivate an inclusive faculty and staff and as such encourages diverse candidates to apply.
If you are interested in sharing your skills and passion as a member of our faculty or staff, we look forward to hearing from you. Whether you are a longtime educator or a newcomer to the education field, the Mount may be the place for you.
Current Openings
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, Mount St. Dominic Academy
Mount St. Dominic Academy is an independent, all-girls high school, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint
Dominic. The school is uniquely situated in western Essex County and draws students from The
Caldwells, West Essex, Cedar Grove, Verona, Montclair, Glen Ridge, as well as Bloomfield, Belleville,
Newark, The Oranges and several additional towns throughout the state. We seek resumes from
qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds interested in the position of Director of Admissions and
Enrollment Management.
A pivotal member of the MSDA administrative leadership team, the Director of Admissions and
Enrollment Management reports to the Head of School and will openly uphold and demonstrate the
mission, vision and core values of Mount St. Dominic Academy. The director is responsible for the
strategic oversight and high touch professional management of the entire lifecycle of the student
relationship at The Mount – from first interest through to enrollment and retention. This is a 12-month,
full-time position that requires attendance at evening and weekend admissions events.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversight and management of the Admissions Office, including a comprehensive calendar of events and activities to inform, delight and engage prospective families and students including open houses, parent ambassador receptions, freshman for a day visits, student interviews, family tours, entrance exams, accepted students’ day, rookie camp and orientation for new students and families
- Participation in off-campus events to promote The Mount, including school fairs, school visits and relevant community-related activities
- Collaboration with the marketing team on the creation of advertising and admissions materials
- Management of the application review and decision process, as well as scholarship eligibility an interviews in close coordination with the Principal and review committee; followed by coordination of financial aid in close conjunction with the CFO
- Serve as The Mount’s primary resource for information on admissions strategies, the local and regional competitive landscape, and trends and best practices unique to independent schools
- Active engagement in retention efforts in close collaboration with the Head of School, Principal, members of the faculty and counseling staff
- Engage in the life at The Mount in ways that reflect your personal interests (i.e. attend sporting events, moderate a club, chaperone events)
Professional Qualifications:
- More than five years of experience working in an academic environment, preferably in a leadership capacity with admissions expertise preferred
- Deep understanding of the academic, developmental, and social/emotional needs of middle school and high school-aged girls, along with the ability to interact with this group of students with authenticity, warmth and enthusiasm
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Understanding of inclusive admissions processes with a commitment to attracting and welcoming a diverse group of students and creating a community of belonging
- Experience with Blackbaud, or similar admissions management / CRM software; working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft programs
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
Applications and Instructions
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Send all materials including cover letter, resume, and Faculty, Staff, or Athletic Position Application via email, fax, or mail to:
Mount St. Dominic Academy – Main Office
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
email: mainoffice@msdacademy.org
fax: 973-226-2693
Benefits Information
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