Director of Enrollment

Full-Time, Year-Round

32 hours per week

Friends School of Portland is seeking an Enrollment Director starting on July 1, 2026. 

Position Summary

The Enrollment Director manages and oversees all aspects of admissions as a member of a dynamic administrative team and faculty community. The qualified person will have enthusiasm for progressive and whole child education and a commitment to furthering our school’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging goals. They will want to learn about, deeply understand, and believe in the mission of FSP, and genuinely convey this enthusiasm to the greater community and prospective families. Finding the best ways to attract prospective families to the school and to accompany them through the sometimes vulnerable discernment process is a key skill and responsibility. In addition, the Enrollment Director will understand that retention is just as important as admissions, and know how to maintain strong relationships with current families and with the community at large. This is a multi-faceted role that requires balancing multiple priorities, setting and keeping deadlines and processes, as well as being comfortable and excited about a lot of social interactions. This role is key to Friends School’s growth and development.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Outreach

• Serve as the welcoming public face for prospective families; lead campus, tours, shadow days, and family conversations
• Mobilize and coach parent ambassadors; design referral and word-of-mouth initiatives
• Organize and lead admission and retention events (both in-person and virtual)

Admissions Operations

• Oversee the full admissions process – leading families from inquiry through enrollment and onboarding
• Coordinate admissions assessments with learning strategist and grade-level teams
• Communicate admissions decisions with professionalism and care
• Establish the admissions and enrollment calendar including admission events, application timeline, parent and student visiting days, admissions decisions day, and retention events
• Support financial aid and admissions committees; ensure transparent, timely processes

Retention and Family Experience

• Co-lead re-enrollment planning and timelines
• Monitor attrition risk and initiative proactive outreach
• Partner with Director of Studies and Student Support and faculty to address transition points 
• Track parent feedback

Data Reporting and Systems

• Keep statistics/records on all admissions/enrollment activities to analyze shifts in interest and follow through
• Manage applications and assist in managing enrollment through the FACTS Student Information System
• Contribute to monthly board reports with actionable insights on pipeline health
• Maintain admissions dashboard with response times and follow-ups

Marketing and Communication

• Collaborate with Director of Development on communications and marketing related to enrollment, recruitment, and retention
• Contribute to storytelling that reflects Friends School’s mission
• Craft regular admissions newsletters and revise admissions materials
• Coordinate with the Development Director for all-school, all-community newsletters, social media, and wider marketing strategies
• Continue DEIB work to understand and draw conclusions on how FSP can best support and retain families of diverse backgrounds

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Commitment to the values of Friends School of Portland
2. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with children, parents, staff, and the wider community
3. Capacity for strategic, data-driven planning
4. Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, as well as an ability to balance competing priorities while meeting deadlines 
5. Team player with an ability to work in collaboration within cross-functional partnerships 
6. Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
7. Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Qualifications

Bachelors and/or Masters in Education or related field

Experience working in a school in an admissions capacity

About Friends School of Portland

Friends School of Portland is an independent preschool through 8th grade school arising from Quaker faith and practice and built upon long-held standards of exceptional Friends schools. Embracing the Quaker belief in the unique worth of each individual, we seek students from diverse ethnic, economic and family backgrounds. In small, multi-age classes, as well as in afterschool and summer programs, we nurture children’s unfolding development as curious, creative, and compassionate world citizens. We emphasize high standards for independent thinking and personal integrity. We offer cooperative learning in a close community where simplicity, service, stewardship, and peaceful resolution of conflict are practiced every day. 

The position is 32 hours per week, with benefits included 

(health insurance, short term disability, life insurance, and 401K match). 

Salary Range: $52,000 - $60,000

This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. 

Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.

This job begins on July 1, 2026.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation by Wednesday, February 11 to Jenni Casas jenni@friendsschoolportland.org 

Qualifications

Bachelors and/or Masters in Education or related field

Experience working in a school in an admissions capacity

About Friends School of Portland

Connections working at Friends School of Portland