Admissions Counselor

Reports to: Director of Admissions
Position: Full Time
Starting Date: July 11, 2022

DePaul College Prep seeks a collaborative, energetic and dynamic professional to join its Admissions Department as an Admissions Counselor and to help shape our rapidly growing enrollment.  This individual will work closely with colleagues in the Admissions Office to build relationships with and recruit prospective students and families to join the DePaul College Prep community.  This individual will report to the Director of Admissions and also interact with the Office of the President, Office of the Principal, Advancement, Finance and Counseling departments throughout the admissions recruitment process. At all times, this individual will represent DePaul College Prep’s Vincentian Catholic values. 

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with entire Admissions department, help plan and host recruitment events on campus including open houses, campus tours, shadow days and related events which include occasional evenings and weekends
• Attend open houses and recruitment events at area elementary schools and make presentations as a representative of DePaul College Prep. Includes occasional evenings and weekends
• Attend local athletic contests, social and arts events for elementary school students and make presentations as a representative of DePaul College Prep. Includes occasional evenings and weekends
• Assist in creation of written communications to prospective students and families and print materials including the Admissions viewbook, posters, brochures, social media and website presence
• Utilize admissions database to input, manage and track pipeline of prospective students

Key characteristics

• High energy
• Team player 
• Willingness to pitch in and go above and beyond to get the job done professionally and well 
• Polished public speaker
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing  
• Competent creator of responsible social media content for digital marketing
• Familiarity with or experience working in Catholic or private schools
• Exhibits cultural competence and understands the importance of a culturally diverse student body
• Ability to use technology to support the data collection aspect of the enrollment process through creation and use of databases, spreadsheets and other technology tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in recruitment, marketing, or related fields
• Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office Suite preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to collaborative and strategic approach
• Strong proficiency in writing content that is clear, engaging and grammatically correct
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Proven track record in relationship building with both internal and external audiences
• Dedication to DePaul College Prep’s mission, vision and core values

Work schedule and benefits:

• This is a full time position; possible evenings and weekend hours to assist with admissions events
• Health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD; 403b plan, paid time off

Interested applicants should submit resume to: Ms. Marsha Blake, mblake@depaulprep.org

Please send a resume and cover letter to applicant@depaulprep.org 

Please send a resume and cover letter to applicant@depaulprep.org 

Director of Mission and Ministry
Reports to: School President
Job Type: Full Time, 12 month

Summary:
DePaul College Prep, a Vincentian Catholic coed high school serving 940 students in the City of Chicago, seeks a dynamic individual for the role of Director of Mission and Ministry.   DePaul Prep, in partnership with DePaul University, provides a rigorous college prep education to its diverse student body.  Guided by our core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service and Health, DePaul Prep educates young adults of Chicago to think independently, pursue intellectual excellence, practice compassion and value all individuals as children of God. 

The primary responsibility of the Director of Mission and Ministry is to develop and support our institutional faith life as well as promote the growth of the DePaul Prep as a faith community serving students and adults from a variety of religious backgrounds. This role is central to the work of building a foundational understanding across students of what it means to bring to life our Vincentian charisms, asking St. Vincent’s question of “What Must Be Done?” in various settings and circumstances in order to work for equity and justice in our world today. 
 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Creates, plans for and implements a vision for the Mission and Ministry department, working with Senior Campus Minister and Campus Minister to execute this vision
• Consults with the President and Principal regarding plans for growth and development of the department to create a cohesive visioning process that aligns with other campus and curricular initiatives
• Measures and evaluates progress toward Strategic Plan goals
• Serves as a member of the Leadership Team
• Serves on subcommittees related to the Leadership Team
• Collaborates with Theology Department Chair on faith formation components that relate to Theology curriculum and sacramental activities. 
• Collaborates with department colleagues to determine scope of individual roles as they relate to the totality of the Mission and Ministry department
• Provides oversight on Retreat program and manages specific components of this as is needed
• Provides oversight of Service program and manages specific components as needed
• Collaborates and coordinates with Adult Faith Formation Director
• Acts is liaison to the Congregation of the Mission & DePaul University Mission & Ministry
• Provides Mission & Ministry representation at large school functions
• Works collaboratively with Mission & Ministry team to plan and execute school liturgy programming
• Manages workflow processes across the Mission & Ministry department

Major Task Distribution Matrix (in addition to above responsibilities)

Role	Communication of School Faith & Prayer Life	Kairos (Juniors and Seniors)	Service Programming	Freshmen Retreats	Sophomore Retreats	Liturgy Programming
Director of Mission & Ministry	Oversees schoolside prayer life - creates daily prayer announcements Collaborates with Theology department on curricular foundations of prayer life development for students across grade levels	Leads 1 Kairos Retreat	Leads and Coordinates Gigi’s Dance Marathon	Present for retreats Assists/supports as needed	Owns Sophomore retreats	Supports, participates and takes lead role in execution of liturgies
Senior Campus Minister (10.5 Month)	Manages social media and screens	Plans & leads 2 Kairos Retreats	Leads and Coordinates Rincon Gift Drive	Owns Freshmen retreats Leads Junior Peer Leader Formation and Coordination	Present for retreats Assists/supports as needed	Plans and executes school, grade level and class liturgies
Campus Minister (10.5 Month)	Manages Community communication through messaging for parents	Kairos Owner: Retreat Center booking Adult leader formation & scheduling Student Registration Plans & Leads 3 Kairos Retreats	Manages Service Program:  10 hrs. For 9th gr. Coordinates Service with Athletics teams  Collaborates with colleagues to develop ‘Service Mindset’ for all students and faculty Works with Admin. Assistant to manage 9th grade hours and tracking.  Coordinates 2 All In Faculty Service Days annually	Present for retreats Assists/supports as needed	Present for retreats Assists/supports as needed	Supports, participates and takes lead role in execution of liturgies
Administrative Assistant			Works with Director of Mission & Ministry to assist with management of Service Program

 

Requirements:

• Practicing Roman Catholic
• At least 2 years experience leading mission and ministry work for high school or college students
• Familiarity with developing curriculum and faith formation for students and faculty
• Experience designing and leading student retreats including Kairos retreats

Interested applicants should submit resume to: Ms. Marsha Blake, mblake@depaulprep.org

Special Events & Community Relations Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time
Position reports to: Director of Institutional Advancement
Starting Date: July 1, 2022 

DePaul College Prep and the Institutional Advancement Office seek a collaborative and strategic individual to become the Special Events and Community Relations Coordinator. This position is an integral part of the Institutional Advancement department and will work closely with colleagues in the Office of the President, Office of the Principal, Finance & Operations, Building Management, Admissions and Dean of Student Life and Activities. Necessary skills must include a collaborative and strategic approach to managing events and building relationships with the DePaul Prep community, community partners and prospective families. 

The Special Events and Community Relations Coordinator will be responsible for managing logistics and meeting funding goals for fundraising, donor and cultivation events; coordination of volunteer groups; and growing the relationship with community and corporate partners.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

Special Events

• Plan and manage special events for the Office of Institutional Advancement including donor cultivation and stewardship, alumni receptions, luncheons, campaign events and annual gala
• Oversee logistics and execution of tasks for special events, including event fundraising goals and budget, sponsor cultivation, vendor procurement and volunteer coordination
• Work with the Communications and Marketing Coordinator on special event collateral, digital promotions and print materials
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Advancement Team on overall event fundraising plans
•  Work with the Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager on the post-event donor stewardship
• Coordinate with the Building Management Team on event facility needs

Volunteer Management

• Coordinate and assist with the school’s volunteer roles and activities including special event committees, Parent Association and Booster Club
• Manage Parent Association and Booster Club events on and off campus
• Recruit and build relationships with parents, prospective students and alumni

Community Relations

• Work with the Communications and Marketing Coordinator on community relations marketing materials, ads and sponsorships
• Help in planning and attending specific special events in the community including Chamber of Commerce events, neighborhood events and corporate partner events
• Assist the Communications and Marketing Coordinator with management of press releases and contact with local media representatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in event planning
• Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office preferred and fundraising or event coordinating systems (e.g. Raiser's Edge, OneCause, etc)
• Commitment to a collaborative and strategic approach
• Strong proficiency in writing content that is clear, engaging and grammatically correct 
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines and work collaboratively
• Proven track record in relationship building with both external and internal audiences
• Dedication to DePaul College Prep’s mission and vision and core values

Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation and holiday policy
403B Plan

Interested applicants should submit resume to: Ms. Marsha Blake, mblake@depaulprep.org

Social Worker
Role: Social Worker (part-time)
Reports to: Director of Counseling

Position Description
The DePaul Prep Social Worker role is rooted in providing the community an additional layer of support in partnership with the Academic Support team members (Deans, Learning Specialists, School Counselors, and Administration).  Social Worker interventions will be initiated when evidence from Tier I and II interventions demonstrates a students ongoing struggle. The Social Worker will play a vital role in communicating and providing resources for parents/guardians that ensures they understand the correlation between the home environment and academic success and social emotional wellness. 

Specific Duties to Include:

• Work in conjunction with current social worker to serve the needs of the DePaul student population
• Collaborate with Generalist Counselors on students identified as at-risk both academically and social/emotionally.
• Monitor progress of identified at-risk students, tracking in school support as well as outside support.  
• Work with student families to identify how family systems may be impacting a students school performance.  
• Meets with families to provide customized support and education that leads to improved student outcomes
• Provide limited therapeutic support for at-risk students until outside therapy supports are in place
• Co-facilitate support groups 
• Cultivate a relationship between the school and outside mental health resources
• Create and maintain a database of outside resources to be used by the counseling department 
• Support Learning Specialists with IEP intervention strategies, case management, and ensure students receive their accommodations
• Contribute to Parent Education Workshop Series held throughout the school year with a focus on social emotional skill building that parents can work on with students at home

Required Qualifications:
Education: Master of Social Work
License: LSW, preferably LCSW

Essential Skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to actively listen 
• Ability to engage in perspective taking
• Ability to engage in parent conversations discussing sensitive issues
• Pronounced empathy skills
• Understanding of cultural differences and ability to demonstrate cultural competence
• Commitment to self-care
• High level of executive functioning and organizational skills
• Ability to self-advocate

Please send a resume and cover letter to applicant@depaulprep.org 

Please send a resume and cover letter to applicant@depaulprep.org