The Cristo Rey Network of 39 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success: students are two times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree by 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population.
Who We Are
Cristo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and will be part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school will open its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it will be a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. The school will be co-educational and will serve students of diverse backgrounds. We will help our students grow intellectually, academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college and become the future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large.
Cristo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education.
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and mission-driven administrative professional with a passion for expanding educational opportunities to underserved students. You are adaptable, able to manage changing responsibilities, and maintain strict confidentiality in all your interactions. You enjoy building new processes, systems, and tools, and troubleshooting to improve them. You're proactive. You provide excellent customer service, whether working with internal or external customers. Your organizational skills, attention to detail, empathy, and ability to efficiently help families through the admissions and enrollment process is key to your success in this role. You work collaboratively with the Student Recruitment and Enrollment team, supporting the admissions director and coordinator in promoting Cristo Rey Orlando's mission and programs to various stakeholders.
This Role
Cristo Rey Orlando is seeking an Admissions Assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole, excels in customer service, and is passionate about supporting internal systems and teams to ensure a positive admissions experience for all students and families. This role involves maintaining admissions databases, providing logistical support for events, and administrative support for the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment. Responsibilities include:
Providing superior customer service.
Maintaining timely communication with prospective students, families and admissions team.
Assisting the admissions team to support families in the timely completion of financial aid applications for incoming students.
Reviewing and responding to email correspondence and phone calls.
Ensuring corporate compliance, including timely filing of documents.
Assisting in the creation and implementation of scheduling, filing and other admissions related systems.
Maintaining admissions databases to create and support an efficient admissions process.
Providing logistical support for high school fairs, expos, church services, community fairs, open houses, shadow days, and other promotional admissions events.
Assisting with implementing marketing strategies including mailings, promotional materials and social media.
Assisting the admissions team with the interview and admissions process to ensure a smooth and effective process.
Exhibiting appropriate and ethical behavior and professionalism for the student population.
Assisting with the preparation of admission and financial aid files for each applicant, ensuring all academic and endorsement documents are included.
Providing general administrative support to the admissions team and others, as needed.
Performing other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years' experience as an admissions assistant and/or an administrative assistant, executive assistant, or other relevant admissions support experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole
Physical demands include being required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and climb stairs.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Proficiency in using admissions databases, CRM systems, and office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Student Information Systems.
A background in working with nonprofit organizations, community organizations, churches, and/or local schools to foster relationships and build partnerships.
Able to learn new technology quickly.
Dedicated to supporting the school's mission and values, particularly in a faith-based educational setting.
A track record of providing exceptional customer service, with a focus on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for prospective students and their families.
Strong customer service skills in person, over the phone, and in writing
Familiarity with financial aid applications.
Ability to serve and build relationships with economically disadvantaged, racially diverse students and their families with patience and humility.
Friendly, outgoing, collaborative with a strong customer service focus and acts with a sense of urgency.
Strong organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal, listening, & written).
Detail oriented, able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the school and our many constituencies.
A deep belief that all students deserve excellent, Catholic, college preparatory education.
Experience with preparing meeting agendas, reports, memos, letters, expense reports, and other administrative documents.
Ability and willingness to work occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours.
How to Apply
If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is found. This position will ideally start in October.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits are included in the overall compensation package. Salary range is $40,000- $45,000 annually. Applicants should be prepared to provide references upon request.
To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume explaining why you believe that you are a match for this unique opportunity: careers@cristoreyorlando.org