Director of Enrollment Management and Auxiliary Programs

Job Description

The Director of Enrollment Management & Auxiliary Programs is responsible for guiding and managing the enrollment process at Seabury School to achieve enrollment goals while promoting a diverse and inclusive student body. This role centers on the recruitment, admission, and retention of students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on effectively marketing the school to prospective and current families and maintaining a strong reputation within the local community.

Overseeing all facets of the admission process—from initial inquiry to financial aid to enrollment—the Director collaborates closely with the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School, and the Director of Marketing. Additionally, the Director of Enrollment Management and Auxiliary Programs is responsible for running and managing Seabury Squared, community-oriented programming for students during the summer and several times throughout the school year. This role is one of six members of the school’s leadership team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Seabury School’s values, possess prior leadership experience, and showcase strong relationship-building and communication skills. A deep understanding of our mission and programs, the ability to shift between strategic and tactical thinking, familiarity with enrollment management and admissions platforms, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged and middle school-aged children are crucial. Previous experience in a school environment is preferred but not mandatory.

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round position, reporting directly to the Head of School.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage admissions onboarding
• Manage all candidate applications 
• Track admissions data and funnel, update the administrative team on progress, and be able to analyze data in ways that inform decision making.
• Attend all admissions events and present as needed
• In conjunction with the Head of School and Assistant Head of School, manage recruitment and admissions efforts including family and student interviews, coordinating student visits, hosting tours, facilitating student testing, reviewing all files including Financial Aid, coordinate with Financial Aid committee and other duties as assigned
• Manage online application process, troubleshooting for families when necessary 
• Respond to all email and phone questions from families, and proactively reach out to families who express interest in the school.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to produce effective materials to support the admissions process
• Coordinate on-campus and off-campus events
• Prepare and coordinate materials for events including, but not limited to name tags, attendance sheets and email reminders
• Lead the administrative team in admissions strategy, planning, and reflection 
• Develop relationships with prospective families and students
• Support and represent Seabury School at local events
• Plan and execute summer camps (Seabury Squared) with a mission centered focus for the community (PK – 8^th grade) including hiring and training of staff, outreach, and communication with all constituents.
• Grow Seabury Squared to incorporate events throughout the school year that appeal to both current students and the community with the goal of recruitment and retainment.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience with gifted education and neurodiversity preferred
• A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred
• three to five years of experience in education, preferably in admissions
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• The ability to work collaboratively with other school community members
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Experience and familiarity with Google Suite and other office applications

Salary:

61,000 – 71,000 plus benefits

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to businessoffice@seabury.org. Open to applications until the position is filled.

• Cover letter
• Resume 
• Three professional references with contact information

About Seabury School:

Seabury, Pre-k through 8^th Grade, is the only gifted education program for pre-k through middle school in the entire South Sound region. Small class sizes allow our teachers, who have extensive training and experience in education for highly capable learners, to provide differentiated instruction to develop each child's individual talents and strengths. The school mission is to challenge gifted students in a community that cherishes each individual and foster a love of learning, discovery, and creativity. The school is accredited through the NWAIS.

About Seabury School

Seabury is the only independent school in the South Puget Sound area with programs specifically designed for intellectually advanced children in pre-k - 8th grade. Families from Tacoma, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Gig Harbor and throughout the South Sound bring their children to Seabury for our differentiated instruction and emphasis on the development of creative and analytical thinking skills.

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