Cistercian Preparatory School, located in Dallas, Texas, has announced its search for a Director
of Admissions and Communications to begin as soon as the successful candidate is found.
Blessed with a vibrant community of dedicated men and women (monks, faculty, coaches, and
staff) working hand in hand with students and their parents, Cistercian forms and educates
academically talented young men in grades 5-12 in the venerable 200-year Cistercian Tradition
of its Hungarian founders. Part of this tradition is helping students to harness and direct their
copious energy, potential, and excitement as individuals who know they are loved and who are
being called to love in turn.

Reporting to the Headmaster, the Director of Admissions and Communications is responsible for
representing and marketing the School to parents, prospective parents and the community at
large to attract talented, motivated, and mission-aligned students. This includes managing the
entire admissions process from initial inquiry to enrollment to integration into the School. The
director is responsible for all admissions events and follow-up.
The Admissions and Communications Director leads and oversees all marketing material
including print material, online advertisements, website, social media, and all school-wide
communication, excluding communication directed just to the alumni community and the
School’s bi-annual magazine, The Continuum.

The successful candidate will have experience in developing and implementing successful
admissions and marketing programs, preferably in an independent school setting, and a strong
understanding of enrollment management principles and best practices. Experience with digital
marketing and social media is necessary. The full job description is available here: Director-of-Admissions-and-Communications.pdf (cistercian.org)

Applications are currently being accepted. Interested candidates should provide a résumé,
cover letter highlighting their interest in and qualifications for the position, leadership philosophy
and a list of five (5) professional references with contact information, all in PDF attachments.
These materials should be sent to the consultants listed below.
Karen Drawz
214-535-7093
karen@educationgroup.com
OR
Mary Beth Marchiony
785-840-4995
marybeth@educationgroup.com