Director of Admission and Outreach

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred At least five years of experience in admissions, community outreach, or advancement-related roles Strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated experience building community partnerships Familiarity with School. Mint and Skyward preferred Reliable transportation and willingness to work evenings and weekends Organizational Overview Founded in 2001 and rooted in the Christian faith, Yellowstone Schools collectively educates 600 children in Pre-K through 10th grade and will grow a grade each year to serve 12th grade by 2026.

Yellowstone partners with students and families—regardless of financial means—to provide a life-changing education, develop a strong moral foundation, and prepare scholars for life beyond high school. The K-12 campus is located in the Third Ward, one of Houston's oldest historically Black neighborhoods. Most students served live in communities without access to strong educational opportunities.

With classes ranging in size from 16 to 20, our students experience a rich academic and co-curricular model while receiving bus transportation, two meals a day, and access to a comprehensive student support program. Yellowstone Schools consists of a cooperative of two school systems: a lower school (a private Christian school serving PreK-5th grade) and an upper school (a tuition-free, public charter school growing to serve 6th-12th grade).

The lower school and upper school are distinct legal and financial entities with separate governing boards. The name Yellowstone Schools reflects each school system’s shared mission, vision, values, culture, and leadership. Each school complies with all applicable federal and state laws.

Essential Duties

Manage Yellowstone's admissions and enrollment processes, including applications, forms, testing, interviews, and records transfer Coordinate and execute student recruitment events, school tours, and family information sessions Serve as the main point of contact for prospective families and guide them through the admissions process Maintain and report on enrollment data and trends, providing regular updates to the chief of staff and executive leadership team Build and maintain community partnerships with local schools, churches, businesses, and organizations to generate awareness and interest in Yellowstone Attend and represent Yellowstone at fairs, community events, and partner organization gatherings Regularly review and refine admissions procedures, incorporating best practices and streamlining family experiences Partner with internal teams (registrars, principals, student services) to ensure smooth student onboarding Administer street teams, ambassador, and referral programs to support staff- and family-led recruitment efforts Ensure all sensitive student data is handled confidentially and responsibly Provide support on other advancement team projects and events as needed Professional Growth and Development Stay current on trends in school admissions, outreach, and enrollment management Participate in professional development activities, networking opportunities, and school team meetings Contribute ideas and strategies that enhance the school’s enrollment pipeline and family engagement efforts Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment can be very active and deal with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee will primarily work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally, the employee may work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold; specifically for events. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

and Benefits Base salary is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package: medical (including HSA), dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings options; $50K employer-paid life insurance; supplemental coverage options; EAP and wellness supports; generous PTO; and 10 weeks of paid parental leave.

Yellowstone does not refuse to hire, terminate, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin.