Director of Admissions and Enrollment (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School • Boston, MA

8d • $95,172

About The Position

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment position is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited about the prospect of playing an important, multi-faceted role in achieving Match’s mission by being an exceptional and relentless relationship-builder, community connector, and resource for families and students.
The Director of Admissions and Enrollment will be the face of Match’s student recruiting efforts, and will be responsible for shepherding students and families through the enrollment process. This work includes: encouraging and supporting families to complete the application; running Match’s admissions lottery; helping to orient students and families to the Match community; and making sure the student feels known, and excited to join the Match community as they walk through the school’s doors on their first day at Match. The Director of Admissions and Enrollment will need to carefully track the outcome of every applicant and use that data to drive strategy in an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape. This is a hands-on role focused on providing top-notch customer service, and on deeply knowing the Match community.
An ideal candidate will be first and foremost a relentless advocate and community builder. Experience with school or non-profit administration, or teaching experience will be beneficial in this role as well.

Requirements

• Five or more years of full-time experience, preferably in schools or a community-based nonprofit organization.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently.
• A deeply held belief that all students can succeed.
• A “do whatever it takes” attitude in terms of meeting goals and the needs of students.
• Unwavering commitment to Match’s mission and commitment to equity and diversity.
• A proven ability to build relationships with students, staff, and referral sources and supporters.
• Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collect and use data to drive strategy and achieve goals.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to write and present information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work strategically and professionally under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and enrollment strategy in partnership with the CEO.
• Develop and distribute marketing and recruitment materials for enrollment
• Track and monitor budget spending; propose most effective use of available funding
• Set and oversee yearly enrollment goals, metrics for success, and operational systems related to enrollment.
• Oversee the annual admissions lottery process and waitlists
• Monitor enrollment and the waitlist on an ongoing basis. Support the school campuses with enrolling new students through February of the school year and manage sustaining enrollment by continuing supplemental lotteries as needed.
• Collaborate deeply with network and campus leaders on enrolled student retention efforts as an important driver for maintaining enrollment. Collaborative work includes: enrollment data and reporting, placement needs for multi-lingual learners and students with disabilities, and marketing/communication.
• Create community partnerships and/or attending events at local agencies to promote Match Charter Public School as an option for students and families.
• Attend charter and other recruiting fairs (sometimes at night and on weekends)
• Work to understand and know all three campuses to share relevant information with students and families.

Benefits

• Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed