Admissions & Alumni Relations Assistant
Diocese of Lansing, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Position:
Admissions & Alumni Relations Assistant Location:
Ann Arbor, MI Job Id:
2331 # of Openings:
1 ADMISSIONS & ALUMNI RELATIONS ASSISTANT Full-time Position
Overview In a world starving for Truth, Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) strives to deliver academic excellence in an authentically Catholic community. If you Love God, Love Others, Love Learning, Pursue Excellence, and want to use your gifts and talents to form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ, then we invite you to apply to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Admissions & Alumni Relations Assistant plays a vital dual role in advancing Father Gabriel Richard High School’s mission by supporting enrollment growth and strengthening lifelong alumni engagement. This role requires a passion for Catholic education, being well organized, relational, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with excellence. The position requires strong communication and relational skills, initiative, professional demeanor, and the ability to execute both operational and strategic responsibilities. This is a full-time, year-round position reporting to the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations and working in close collaboration with school leadership.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations by supporting recruitment, enrollment strategy, and family engagement throughout the admissions cycle
Revamp, manage, and execute FGR's Shadow Program, including scheduling, logistics, student ambassador coordination, and supply inventory
Organize and support admissions events, including: the Freshman Welcome, New Parent Welcome, Accepted Student Night, Fall Open House, Prep Bowl, Spring Open House, events held at FGR family homes, events held at feeder schools, middle school nights at home athletic events, etc.
Schedule meetings and manage communications between families and admissions leadership
Monitor incomplete applications and send reminder communications
Answer basic application questions and clarify deadlines
Document new inquiries and track admissions touchpoints
Assist with proctoring the High School Placement Test
Perform other duties as assigned
Alumni Relations Assistant: Assist the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations by strengthening alumni engagement, improving database systems, supporting donor cultivation efforts, and executing strategic alumni programming throughout the year
Assist in planning and hosting alumni events such as the Young Alumni Welcome Back Lunch, Homecoming, and the annual Golf Outing
Assist with outreach and execution of the alumni soccer game, baseball night, lacrosse game, and 3-on-3 alumni basketball tournament
Assist with class reunion outreach by gathering updated contact information, preparing donor cultivation reports, and archiving reunion assets
Proactively identify alumni success stories for feature articles, Q&A profiles, and social media
Create and manage affinity-based alumni lists (veterans, sports teams, activities, professional industries)
Document all alumni touchpoints in Blackbaud and create and maintain searchable tags to track event participation and engagement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of two years’ professional experience in admissions, alumni relations, event planning, sales, development, or related field
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database management
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned initiatives
Critical Qualities
Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School
Loves God, Loves Others, Loves Learning, and Pursues Excellence
Polished and professional in demeanor
Winsome personality with a natural ability to connect with students, families, and alumni across generations
Remarkably honest and full of integrity
Maintains strict confidentiality
Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through
Flexible with a sustained positive attitude
Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed
Strong preference will be given to candidates who are alumni of Father Gabriel Richard High School or parents of alumni
The Statement of Faith should include an overview of your faith journey, the name of the church you attend, and your current spiritual disciplines.
FGR Mission Father Gabriel Richard High School, a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.
FGR Core Values Love God. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mk 12:30
Love Others.
And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mk 12:31
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Admissions & Alumni Relations Assistant Location:
Ann Arbor, MI Job Id:
2331 # of Openings:
1 ADMISSIONS & ALUMNI RELATIONS ASSISTANT Full-time Position
Overview In a world starving for Truth, Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) strives to deliver academic excellence in an authentically Catholic community. If you Love God, Love Others, Love Learning, Pursue Excellence, and want to use your gifts and talents to form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ, then we invite you to apply to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Admissions & Alumni Relations Assistant plays a vital dual role in advancing Father Gabriel Richard High School’s mission by supporting enrollment growth and strengthening lifelong alumni engagement. This role requires a passion for Catholic education, being well organized, relational, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with excellence. The position requires strong communication and relational skills, initiative, professional demeanor, and the ability to execute both operational and strategic responsibilities. This is a full-time, year-round position reporting to the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations and working in close collaboration with school leadership.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations by supporting recruitment, enrollment strategy, and family engagement throughout the admissions cycle
Revamp, manage, and execute FGR's Shadow Program, including scheduling, logistics, student ambassador coordination, and supply inventory
Organize and support admissions events, including: the Freshman Welcome, New Parent Welcome, Accepted Student Night, Fall Open House, Prep Bowl, Spring Open House, events held at FGR family homes, events held at feeder schools, middle school nights at home athletic events, etc.
Schedule meetings and manage communications between families and admissions leadership
Monitor incomplete applications and send reminder communications
Answer basic application questions and clarify deadlines
Document new inquiries and track admissions touchpoints
Assist with proctoring the High School Placement Test
Perform other duties as assigned
Alumni Relations Assistant: Assist the Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations by strengthening alumni engagement, improving database systems, supporting donor cultivation efforts, and executing strategic alumni programming throughout the year
Assist in planning and hosting alumni events such as the Young Alumni Welcome Back Lunch, Homecoming, and the annual Golf Outing
Assist with outreach and execution of the alumni soccer game, baseball night, lacrosse game, and 3-on-3 alumni basketball tournament
Assist with class reunion outreach by gathering updated contact information, preparing donor cultivation reports, and archiving reunion assets
Proactively identify alumni success stories for feature articles, Q&A profiles, and social media
Create and manage affinity-based alumni lists (veterans, sports teams, activities, professional industries)
Document all alumni touchpoints in Blackbaud and create and maintain searchable tags to track event participation and engagement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of two years’ professional experience in admissions, alumni relations, event planning, sales, development, or related field
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database management
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned initiatives
Critical Qualities
Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School
Loves God, Loves Others, Loves Learning, and Pursues Excellence
Polished and professional in demeanor
Winsome personality with a natural ability to connect with students, families, and alumni across generations
Remarkably honest and full of integrity
Maintains strict confidentiality
Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through
Flexible with a sustained positive attitude
Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed
Strong preference will be given to candidates who are alumni of Father Gabriel Richard High School or parents of alumni
The Statement of Faith should include an overview of your faith journey, the name of the church you attend, and your current spiritual disciplines.
FGR Mission Father Gabriel Richard High School, a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.
FGR Core Values Love God. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mk 12:30
Love Others.
And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mk 12:31
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