Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management
About The Position
Aidan Montessori School is seeking a Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management to join their dynamic administrative team. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the enrollment process, from initial inquiry to re-enrollment and retention. The Director will work collaboratively with families committed to a high-quality Montessori education, manage admissions events, and provide strategic analysis of enrollment trends. The school emphasizes a child-focused education based on Montessori principles, fostering curiosity, respect, and a sense of community. Aidan serves children from 18 months through grade 6 and aims to prepare students to be curious thinkers, creative explorers, and compassionate problem-solvers.
Requirements
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in independent schools or a Montessori inspired learning environment.
- An understanding of independent school admissions.
- Understanding of Montessori pedagogy or desire to learn.
- Knowledge of database management, experience with Finalsite EMS preferred.
- Willingness to work hard and be part of a team with a common mission.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct all inquiry intake, interviews, and acceptances of prospective families, tracking students from intake through enrollment and beyond.
- Manage Open House and all admissions events.
- Participate in events for admissions officers, independent school and area fairs.
- Work with communications department to manage advertising and outreach for school recruitment.
- Manage a database of prospective families and accept and re-enroll families using Finalsite EMS.
- Provide strategic analysis of enrollment patterns and trends to administration and board.
- Cultivate an open door for parents to share concerns and questions.
- Coordinate closely with faculty for student recruitment, transitions & placement.
- Support the outplacement of graduate students and occasional outplacement for ongoing families.
- Actively meet with families for re-enrollment recruitment and retention.
- Serve on the financial aid committee.
- Participate in exit interviews of families graduating, leaving, or moving away.
- Ability or willingness to collaborate with the Advancement Office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
