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The Director of PreK-12 Admissions (DOA) is a visionary and strategic leader responsible for overseeing all facets of admissions and tuition assistance at Tessellations School. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the DOA plays a critical role in advancing the school's mission by developing and implementing data-driven strategies to attract, enroll, and retain gifted and mission-aligned students across all grade levels. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Admissions Leadership:

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategic admissions plan aligned with Tessellations vision for enrollment growth and sustainability. 
• Establish ambitious but attainable admissions and yield targets in collaboration with the head of School, Admissions Team, and Director of Communications and Marketing. 
• Focus targeted efforts to increase enrollment in TCC, TK, Grade 6, and Grade 9. 
• Build strong relationships with key feeder schools at Pre-K, elementary, and K-8 levels to support a reliable and mission-aligned applicant pool. 

Admissions Management and Oversight:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the PreK - 12 admissions process, from inquiry through enrollment. 
• Ensure the admissions team deliver a high quality, responsive, and personalized experience for all applicant families. 
• Ensure prospective families are guided through the process with warmth and clarity. 
• Oversee the design and management of all admissions events.
• Collaborate with the admissions committee and faculty to conduct interviews and assess applicant fit. 
• Use data and analytics to monitor applicant trends, track progress toward goals, and evaluate effectiveness of admissions process, outreach, and marketing strategies. 

Market and Positioning:

• Partner with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop key messaging that clearly conveys Tessellations' unique value proposition. 
• Expand awareness of Tessellations' educational model and gifted philosophy in the broader Bay Area and beyond. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Marketing to align all admissions-related content to reflect the school's mission and brand. 
• Represent Tessellations at community events, school fairs, and national admissions networks and organizations. 

Tuition Assistance and Enrollment Strategy:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the tuition assistance process in coordination with the Associate Director of Admissions.
• Ensure equitable access to the school's program through transparent, mission-aligned aid practices. 
• Collaborate with the Business Office to maintain enrollment and tuition assistance projections that support a balanced budget and diverse student body. 

Institutional Collaboration and Reporting

• Attend weekly administrative meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making across the school. 
• Report regularly to the Head of school on key metrics, pipeline status, and strategic progress.
• Provide data-informed reports and insights to the Board of Trustees. 
• Share information about new students with faculty and Division Directors to supports smooth transitions and individualized student support. 

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communications, or related field; advanced degree preffered.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in independent school admissions, enrollment management, or related filed.
• Proven success in developing and executing admissions strategies.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with admissions CRM systems.
• Excellent public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication abilities.

About Tessellations School

Tessellations is a progressive PK-12 non-profit school for gifted learners based in Cupertino, CA. Our mission is to provide challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. At Tessellations, community is a core value, as it is the reason our small and mighty school was able to form and thrive despite the global pandemic. Our team consists of passionate, qualified and dedicated staff from diverse backgrounds and includes nationally renowned gifted experts. Our first year was online only. In our second year, we quadrupled in size, and we also added our Nature Campus. We’re in our fourth year with excellent staff and student retention, and extremely high family satisfaction. We moved to a larger campus in order to house our growing population, which will eventually be approximately 320 students in K-8. We launched our preschool in January 2024 and our high school in Fall 2024.

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