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Ana Zuck

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Experienced, dependable and results-oriented school administrator adept at managing multiple priorities and achieving positive outcomes. Ambitious and open to personal and professional growth opportunities. Seeking a full-time position in secondary school administration to apply experience and Masters in School Counseling in support of the school community.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Admissions and High School Placement

Saint Ignatius Loyola School
09.2012 - Current

Director of Admissions:

  • Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with the School's objectives.
  • Established strong relationships with preschools to promote the School and attract potential applicant families.
  • Created compelling promotional materials that showcased the unique qualities of the School.
  • Created and established the School's first social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram and analyzed engagement and reach of posts.
  • Organized campus events such as open houses and information sessions to showcase what the School has to offer its students academically, socially and spiritually.
  • Served as primary contact for prospective families throughout the admissions process for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
  • Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
  • Conducted regular evaluation of all grade level admissions assessments.
  • Developed pre-kindergarten and kindergarten admissions assessments.
  • Led training sessions for administration and faculty on best practices in administering the admissions assessments.
  • Evaluated applicant qualifications and assessed their potential fit within the School, ensuring a diverse and talented student body.
  • Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
  • Planned and executed the New Family Mentor Breakfast each spring.


Director of High School Placement:

  • Established strong relationships with high schools to promote individual eighth graders as potential members of freshman classes.
  • Counseled individual eighth grade students and parents on the high school admissions process and discussed potential choices for the student in terms of academics, talents, personality and family finances.
  • Managed 60 eighth grade students' application files to be sent to the high schools, including records, recommendations, interviews and essays.
  • Prepared students for interviews.


General School Administrator:

  • Collaborated, wrote, edited and presented the National Blue Ribbon School Application in 2018. The School was awarded the distinction in 2018.
  • Collaborated, wrote, edited and presented the National Blue Ribbon School Application in 2023. Award status is pending.
  • Edited the Head of School's weekly newsletter.
  • Supervised students daily outside of the classroom.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

Fordham University
New York, NY
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Washington, DC
06.1995

Skills

  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Integrity and Trustworthiness
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Active Listening
  • Written Communication
  • Event Planning
  • Student Registration
  • Admissions Management

Additional Information

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Student Data Management Systems, such as TADS, TACHS and MySchools, and the marketing design application, Canva.

Timeline

Director of Admissions and High School Placement

Saint Ignatius Loyola School
09.2012 - Current

Master of Science - School Counseling

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Georgetown University

High School Diploma -

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Ana Zuck