Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Enrollment Management partners with the Director of Enrollment Management, Advancement Office, and Division Directors to support the development and execution of a strategic enrollment plan that attracts, enrolls, and retains a vibrant and mission-aligned student body. This role is highly relational, detail-oriented, and visible within the life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions, Retention, and Family Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families, responding to inquiries and providing timely, thoughtful follow-up.
• Articulate and advance the school’s enrollment priorities, philosophy, and value proposition.
• Conduct interviews with applicants and families and maintain ongoing communication throughout the admissions process.
• Review admissions files and supporting materials; participate in admissions committee discussions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management and the Advancement Office to plan and execute a seamless re-enrollment process.
  
  

Events, Visits, & Community Presence

• Coordinate and support campus tours, student visit days, and admissions events.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Office to plan and execute admissions and retention events, both on and off campus.
• Represent the school at fairs, regional gatherings, recruitment events, and required professional development.
• Support a dynamic, relationship-centered student ambassador program.
• Maintain a consistent presence at major school events, including evening admissions events, concerts, and key school programs.
  
  

Operations, Systems, & Data

• Coordinate the admissions calendar in collaboration with the Director of Enrollment Management.
• Maintain accurate admissions and enrollment data; assist with reports and updates for senior leadership as directed.
• Work closely with the Director of Enrollment Management and division directors to track attrition indicators and implement responsive retention strategies.
• Learn and effectively use admissions and data systems, including Blackbaud OnBoard, Clarity, and Google Workspace tools.
• Assist with admissions mailings, acceptance materials, and enrollment communications.
• Manage admissions office inventory and ordering.
  
  

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Work closely with colleagues across divisions to support enrollment, retention, and community engagement.
• Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management or Head of School.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, education, or a related field; independent school experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies.
• A warm, energetic, and visible presence in the school community, with a sense of humor and commitment to the school’s mission and values.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak admissions seasons.
• Demonstrated discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range - $60,000 - $85,000

• Excellent health insurance
• The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Funding for professional development
• 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable
• Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff
• 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff
• 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time. 

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