Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Director of Enrollment for an immediate start at an independent school in Denver. Colorado.

A successful candidate will have experience in independent school admissions, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and strategic mindset. A demonstrated ability to maximize the intersection of enrollment with Program, Communications, Development, and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop: intimate knowledge of school's pedagogy, philosophy, goals, and mission
• Oversee: the school's admission process from inquiry to integration, all admission events, and works closely with the administrative team to design and implement strategies to attract new families and retain current ones
• Build Relationships: Foster relationships with teachers, leaders, and parents that result in high levels of mutual trust and respect
• Enrollment Goals: Realize the enrollment goals set out in the Strategic Plan in order to maintain enrollment in the Nido and Toddler programs and increase enrollment in the Primary, Elementary, and Middle School
• Strategic Opportunities: Explore opportunities that reflect the schools mission and strategically increase revenue
• Systems and Structures: Implement systems and structures that result in the sustainability and seamlessness of admissions at the school
• Mission in the Market: Continually research and report on changes in the school's market, including demographic trends and competitive position; recommend responders that optimize school's place in the market
• Strategic Evaluate: The school's enrollment model as appropriate
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize data analytics to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of admission efforts, and adapt strategies to meet enrollment goals
• Collaborative Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the admission team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and dedication to achieving enrollment targets
• Understand the Student Experience: Delve into the entire student/family journey from prospect to graduating eighth grader to comprehend touchpoints better and needs throughout their school experience
• Collaborate: with Program and Communications to ensure every parent understands their child’s growth and the benefits of the school's education
• Creative Marketing Initiatives: Collaborate and coordinate with the Marketing Director and outreach volunteers to create compelling campaigns, materials, and events that showcase the school’s unique offerings and values
• Financial Aid: Oversee the administration of financial aid to families looking for tuition assistance. Collaborate with the CFO to ensure accessibility to a diverse student body and families that meet school's budget and revenue growth criteria
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate the Associate Director of Enrollment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Montessori certification is a plus but not required.
• CAEP certification.
• Possesses at least five years of Admissions and Enrollment leadership experience and has proven results in enrollment management in an independent school setting.
• Adept at the art and science of admissions. Connecting authentically with families and utilizing data effectively to inform admission/enrollment activity.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and a robust understanding of data. Demonstrated success with enrollment management and financial aid platforms.
• Proven success in strengthening enrollment by creating a systematic and strategic approach to generate new applicants in a highly competitive market.
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership; possesses superior interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills; can lead and build trust across departments.
• Effective communicator; demonstrates strong written, verbal and presentation skills; building effective strategies independently and collaboratively to achieve enrollment goals.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of diverse backgrounds and continuously focuses on healthy relationship building. Builds rapport and establishes credibility to drive outcomes within the school community and with prospective families.
• Leads with a deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Demonstrates a solid commitment to the school community as a director, including participation in evening and weekend events.
• A visionary, charismatic individual with the knowledge, ingenuity, grit, passion, and decisiveness necessary to build strong relationships, promote the school, and advance its mission.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay