Director of Enrollment
Effective Immediately

An independent preschool through eighth-grade school in the Mountain West, seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Enrollment to lead all aspects of student recruitment, enrollment, and retention. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Head of School and working closely with the Administrative Leadership Team.

The Director of Enrollment plays a critical role in shaping the future of the school by stewarding a mission-aligned, sustainable enrollment strategy that reflects the school’s values, program strengths, and community. The position is effective immediately.

Primary Responsibilities

Enrollment Strategy & Leadership

• Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate a comprehensive enrollment management strategy aligned with the school’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.
  
  
• Set annual enrollment targets in collaboration with the Head of School and leadership team.
  
  
• Lead enrollment forecasting, data analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making.
  
  
• Serve as a key advisor to the Head of School on enrollment trends, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
  
  

Admissions & Recruitment

• Oversee the full admissions cycle from inquiry through enrollment, including outreach, campus visits, events, interviews, and decision-making.
  
  
• Cultivate relationships with prospective families that are warm, professional, and mission-centered.
  
  
• Design and execute recruitment initiatives that reflect the unique character of the School and the community.
  
  
• Partner with faculty and administrators to ensure prospective families gain an authentic understanding of the student experience.
  
  

Retention & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with school leadership to support student retention and positive family engagement.
  
  
• Monitor re-enrollment trends and proactively address areas of concern.
  
  
• Serve as a visible and trusted presence for current families, reinforcing the school’s values and culture.
  
  

Marketing & Communications

• Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure alignment between admissions, messaging, branding, and outreach efforts.
  
  
• Support content development for print, digital, and event-based communications that drive enrollment goals.
  
  
• Analyze the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly.
  
  

Tuition Assistance & Access

• Oversee the tuition assistance process in partnership with the Head of School and business office.
  
  
• Ensure that admissions and tuition assistance practices support the school’s commitment to access, fairness, equity, and mission alignment.
  
  

Operations & Team Collaboration

• Manage admissions systems, data integrity, and reporting.
  
  
• Supervise admissions staff as applicable.
  
  
• Represent the School at events, fairs, and community gatherings locally and regionally.

About The School

The School is a progressive, experiential independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. Located in a Mountain West resort town, the School emphasizes academic excellence, character development, outdoor education, and community engagement.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, three references, and an optional video through NAIS. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  
  
• Significant experience in enrollment management, admissions, or related leadership roles, preferably in an independent school or mission-driven educational environment.
  
  
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and data fluency.
  
  
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse constituencies.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
  
  
• Familiarity with enrollment and CRM systems.
  
  
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and a desire to promote those ideals through the enrollment process and beyond. 

• A genuine appreciation for progressive education and the developmental needs of children from early childhood through middle school. 

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, optimistic, and solutions-oriented.
  
  
• Highly organized with strong follow-through.
  
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, community-facing role.
  
  
• Deeply aligned with the mission and values of The School.