Mission: 

The Hudson School provides intellectually inquisitive students with a rigorous and relevant college-preparatory education that inspires independent thinking and intellectual risk-taking. Our goal is to develop compassionate, responsible, principled citizens who are socially conscious and committed to lifelong learning, academic scholarship and service. The school fosters an eclectic and supportive environment that challenges students and faculty to develop their passions and talents through a stimulating, balanced, and creative interdisciplinary curriculum.

Position Overview: 

The Assistant Head of School, Enrollment Management serves on the Senior Administrative Team and plays a critical role in advancing the school’s mission by leading student recruitment and retention efforts. The Hudson School, having recently merged with a strong PK-Grade 8 program, has strategic space to grow for the first time in school history. This position focuses on growing enrollment, strengthening relationships with prospective families, and ensuring a seamless admissions and enrollment experience.

Strategic Enrollment Growth

• Develop and execute an enrollment strategy to increase student applications and yield.
• Identify new opportunities for outreach and partnerships to expand the school’s reach.
• Analyze enrollment trends and market demographics to inform decision-making.

Admissions & Recruitment

• Lead the dynamic admissions team and lead the admissions process for prospective families. 
• Organize and lead open houses, school tours, shadow days, and other recruitment events with warmth and professionalism. 

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Build strong relationships with peer schools and feeder schools, community organizations, and educational consultants.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and current families to enhance word-of-mouth referrals.
• Maintain a visible presence at school and community events to promote enrollment.
• Oversee the student ambassador program

Data Management & Reporting

• Track and analyze key enrollment metrics to measure progress and adjust strategies.
• Maintain accurate records in the admissions database and ensure timely follow-up.
• Prepare reports for school leadership on enrollment trends and projections.

Qualifications: 

• A successful candidate will believe in the power and importance of growing community
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in K-12 admissions and enrollment management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs
• Experience with admissions software, applications and data analysis
• Creative problem solving skills and a strategic mindset

Details:

This position is full-time and begins on July 1, 2025 or sooner.  This position is eligible for full benefits.  The Hudson School promotes equal opportunities for employees and students and prohibits discriminatory practices on the basis of gender, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, and socioeconomic status or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

About The Hudson School

Founded in 1978, The Hudson School in Hoboken NJ provides intellectually inquisitive students in grades PK-12 with a rigorous and relevant college-preparatory education that inspires independent thinking and intellectual risk-taking. Our goal is to develop compassionate, responsible, principled citizens, who are socially conscious and committed to lifelong learning and service. The school fosters an eclectic and supportive environment that challenges students and faculty to develop their passions and talents through a stimulating, balanced and creative interdisciplinary curriculum. Since our inception, we have been committed to a need-blind admission policy. The Hudson School accepts students from diverse economic and ethnic backgrounds based on their academic promise and intellectual curiosity, rather than their financial ability. We began with 18 middle school students in 1978 (of whom 12 received scholarships through the generosity of the Geraldine Dodge Foundation) and now include 195 students in grades 5 – 12. We continue to admit every qualified student for whom we have room and do whatever we can to help that child’s family meet the costs of sending their child to our s...chool. In 2024-2025 we will begin a new chapter by the addition of a lower school. We are merging with Mustard Seed School in Hoboken to become the only PK-12 independent school in Hudson County.

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