Company Description
FlexSchool is a unique, accredited private school network specializing in creating
educational environments for gifted, twice-exceptional, and non-traditional learners. We
strive to empower students by providing flexible academic pathways, small class sizes,
and a supportive community that focuses on individual strengths and challenges. At
FlexSchool, our mission is to foster intellectual curiosity, emotional growth, and social
responsibility, ensuring every student can thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Job Summary
As the Director of Admissions and Retention, you will lead the admissions process from
inquiry through enrollment, ensuring prospective families have a supportive experience
with clear expectations. You will play a key role in developing and executing recruitment
and retention strategies, building relationships with potential students and their families,
and collaborating with internal teams, including faculty and administration. Your role is
critical in shaping the student body to align with FlexSchool’s mission and values and
helping families understand our specialized approach to learning.
The following does not constitute a complete and exclusive list of responsibilities. These
responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of FlexSchool.

Key Responsibilities
Admissions Strategy & Execution:
? Develop and implement a comprehensive admissions plan to set and meet
enrollment goals
? Maintain and refine admissions processes that align with school values and
promote a positive, transparent experience for families
? Develop a retention strategy and work with Heads of School to ensure that we
can address concerns and can mitigate potential unenrollments
? Plan, coordinate, and oversee promotional events, campus tours, student
interviews, and other admissions activities
? Hire, train, and supervise admission staff
? Maintain flexible work hours when admissions work requires attendance at
evening or weekend events

? Manage F1 visa access and process, as needed
Relationship Building & Outreach:
? Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families, guiding them
through the inquiry, evaluation, application, and enrollment processes
? Represent FlexSchool at external events, conferences, and fairs to build brand
awareness and attract prospective students
? Build relationships with educational lawyers, educational consultants and local
private and special needs schools
? Work with marketing teams to develop effective admission materials, messaging,
and campaigns
Data Analysis & Reporting:
? Review and interpret student information, including testing scores, extracurricular
activities, and grades
? Track and analyze admission data, identifying trends and opportunities to
improve outreach and recruitment strategies
? Present regular admissions reports and enrollment forecasts to senior leadership
? Collaborate with school leadership on how to best utilize the feedback collected
from families throughout the admissions process
Compliance & Best Practices:
? Stay current with industry best practices, admission trends, and compliance
requirements to ensure FlexSchool remains competitive and upholds high ethical
standards.

Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
? Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is preferred
? 5+ years of progressive admissions or enrollment management experience,
ideally within private/independent schools or higher education

? Demonstrated experience building and leading an admissions team or
department, including managing recruitment pipelines and meeting enrollment
targets
? Regular site visits to all physical campuses
? Ability to travel as needed
Core Skills:
? Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, set performance goals, and foster a
collaborative environment.
? Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with
diverse audiences, including parents, students, educators, and community
leaders.
? Skilled in public speaking and presentations
? Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of cultivating partnerships and
networks to support recruitment efforts
? Comfortable and effective in both one-on-one and group settings
? Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities,
deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
? Experience with enrollment management software
? Proficiency in standard office productivity tools (e.g. Google Workspace)
Preferred Experience:
? Knowledge of gifted and twice-exceptional education, or a similar specialized
educational environment
? Familiarity with financial aid processes and policies
? Experience in a start-up or rapidly growing organization, bringing flexibility and
innovative thinking to the role

Required Qualifications:

? Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is preferred
? 5+ years of progressive admissions or enrollment management experience,
ideally within private/independent schools or higher education

? Demonstrated experience building and leading an admissions team or
department, including managing recruitment pipelines and meeting enrollment
targets
? Regular site visits to all physical campuses
? Ability to travel as needed

Core Skills:

? Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, set performance goals, and foster a
collaborative environment.
? Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with
diverse audiences, including parents, students, educators, and community
leaders.
? Skilled in public speaking and presentations
? Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of cultivating partnerships and
networks to support recruitment efforts
? Comfortable and effective in both one-on-one and group settings
? Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities,
deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
? Experience with enrollment management software
? Proficiency in standard office productivity tools (e.g. Google Workspace)
Preferred Experience:
? Knowledge of gifted and twice-exceptional education, or a similar specialized
educational environment
? Familiarity with financial aid processes and policies
? Experience in a start-up or rapidly growing organization, bringing flexibility and
innovative thinking to the role

About FlexSchool

FlexSchool is a private middle and high school that specializes in motivating and supporting gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students. We individualize our coursework to accelerate when possible and decelerate when necessary, always celebrating strengths and meeting students where they are. Many highly creative, eager gifted students struggle to thrive in school. Some lose their confidence, their sense of purpose and finally their will to try. Twice-exceptional students experience similar challenges. Whether they are impacted by a specific learning disability, poor executive functioning, slow processing speed, ASD, anxiety, or even intense stubbornness to “do things their way,” they are stuck. Whether online or on campus, our unique approach of ability and discussion-based classes, small class size, and social and emotional support allows students to take risks and thrive in ways they haven’t been able to in their previous school environments. In addition, attending a school with students like themselves provides a space for students to find friends, practice social skills with a forgiving student body, and learn to appreciate and accept the quirks of others. FlexSchool is ...an accredited school providing a high-quality, discussion-based, experiential educational experience for students who want more. FlexSchool has two physical locations: Berkeley Heights, NJ, and Bronxville, NY. We have offered our innovative live online Cloud Campus for the last six years. ‘Without affection,’ J.V. Milne once wrote, ‘the schoolroom is a hard, forbidding place. With love, it becomes the next best place to home.’

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