Los Angeles, California
Posted: 03-Oct-25
Location: Oakland, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $125,000–$155,000
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(Anticipated Start Date: July, 2026)
WHO WE ARE
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is an independent PreK-8 school offering a Spanish/English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) education that inspires our students to engage with a changing global world. We are passionate about creating a community that reflects the vibrant diversity of the world in which we live and a culture that celebrates a myriad of perspectives. Our staff and faculty members represent over 15 countries. If you want to work at an international school that cherishes diversity and inspires its students to become global citizens, we welcome your application.
YOUR ROLE
As the Director of Enrollment Management, you will be a key partner to school leadership, taking the lead in shaping and driving the strategies that attract, enroll, and retain EBI students and families. You’ll work closely with senior administrators and the Director of Advancement to create and implement strategic plans that showcase the benefits of an EBI education. You’ll play a central role in ensuring the school meets both its short- and long-term enrollment goals, while fostering a mission-aligned and vibrant student community.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead Enrollment Strategy – Develop and implement both short- and long-term strategies to attract and retain students and families from local, national, and international regions, and report regularly to senior leadership and the Board.
- Manage Admissions Process – Create and manage annual admissions and enrollment plans, including interviewing applicants, hosting events, and serving as the school’s ambassador. Work with Principals and the Head of School to ensure meaningful connections between prospective students, parents, and school leadership.
- Drive Communications – Collaborate with Marketing and Advancement to deliver consistent, targeted messaging across all platforms.
- Build Partnerships – Cultivate strong relationships with feeder schools, community organizations, and global networks.
- Anticipate Industry Trends – Represent EBI at professional conferences, stay informed on best practices, and bring innovative ideas to the school.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A Passion for Bilingual and International Education: You believe deeply that a bilingual education not only supports academic success but also opens doors to international understanding.
- Relationship Building & Team Leading Skills: You easily establish positive relationships with others and with diverse audiences. You mobilize colleagues and volunteers to carry out successful initiatives that engage students, parents, staff, and trustees in the admissions process.
- A Commitment to Diversity: You understand the critical importance of maintaining a diverse learning community and prioritize the recruitment of students from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures.
- A Love of Technology: You enjoy using tech tools such as, FACTS, Ravenna, or similar systems to streamline processes.
- Enthusiasm for Data & Analytics: You enjoy using data collection and analysis to create meaningful reports on enrollment outcomes and understand market trends that influence enrollment strategy.
- Outstanding Communication Skills: You have strong written, verbal, and public communication skills. You thrive when creating and delivering presentations and are comfortable speaking to large or small groups of people.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT EBI
- A mission-driven school that celebrates bilingualism, diversity, and global citizenship
- A collaborative, supportive leadership team that values innovation and creativity
- Opportunities for professional growth and conference participation
- A diverse, international faculty and staff community
- Competitive salary: $125,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, professional development, and more)
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance (Including acupuncture and chiropractic care)
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance Plan
- Long term Disability Insurance
- Retirement plan with up to 4% 403B match and 2% additional annual match
- 9 sick days per year, 2 personal days and 25 vacation days per year
To be considered for the position, please upload your resume and a cover letter to our applicant portal. We look forward to receiving your application materials!
EBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply.
- Bilingual fluency (Spanish & English, written and spoken)
- A bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
- 7+ years of admissions, enrollment management, or independent school leadership experience
- Strong relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills
- Proficiency with admissions systems (Ravenna, Clarity, or similar)
- Comfort with data-driven decision making and presenting enrollment insights
- Nice to have: International school experience, IB familiarity, and marketing/communications background.