Director of Enrollment Management

Marin Primary & Middle School • Larkspur, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Marin Primary & Middle School (MPMS) is an independent, coeducational preschool through eighth grade located in Larkspur, California. We believe the strongest learning environments are built on deep connections - between students, teachers, and ideas. At MP&MS, every child is known, valued, and encouraged to explore with curiosity and courage. Guided by our mission to inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and empower students to make a difference, we nurture a community where connection is our greatest strength. MP&MS seeks a Director of Enrollment Management to lead a highly responsive, relationship-driven enrollment program that will deliver an exceptional admissions experience. In partnership with a deeply committed leadership team, the Director of Enrollment Management will play a central role in ensuring that enrollment and retention policies are fully aligned with the school's mission and long-term sustainability. The Director will lead a comprehensive enrollment plan, build strong community pipelines, and position the school for continued strength in a dynamic and competitive landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of experience in admissions, enrollment, or related leadership roles, preferably in independent schools
• Dynamic and engaging public speaking and communication skills-including close listening- with the ability to "read a room" and adapt accordingly
• Genuine curiosity about the school, its programs, students' and families' experiences and ability to hear and share what is learned
• Highly responsive and attentive to prospective students and their families, colleagues, and community members
• Strong organizational, communication, and data-informed decision-making skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of preschool-8th grade education
• Experience with enrollment or CRM systems
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, customer experience, and community engagement
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across departments and divisions
• Cultural competency and commitment to building an inclusive school community
• Strategic thinker and creative problem-solver who understands how their work connects to and impacts the broader school community and mission
• Innovative, creative, and energetic spirit and workstyle
• A commitment to confidentiality and good judgment on sensitive matters
• Eagerness and joy in engaging with and connecting to a PS to 8th grade community

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic enrollment outreach; expand and diversify the school's enrollment pipeline and cultivate relationships with feeder schools and other community organizations.
• Collaborate with a supportive and aligned leadership team; provide thought partnership, respectful interrogation of existing programming and systems, and creative imagining of how the school can continue to evolve.
• Leverage a dedicated community; bring a collaborative spirit to enrollment work and develop systems to effectively and efficiently employ the wisdom, enthusiasm, and talents of the community.
• Strengthen the bridge from preschool to kindergarten; bring renewed focus to enrolling families already familiar with the school into kindergarten and the grades beyond.
• Focus on retention; work closely with faculty and leadership to understand enrolled students' experiences and ensure strong reenrollment across the divisions.
• Strengthen research and data analysis; research demographics and related enrollment trends to anticipate, understand, and address changes and challenges.
• Assess and refine programming; assess current programming-tours, open houses, panels-to ensure they are meeting the needs and interests of prospective students and their families.

Benefits

• Full-time, Exempt status
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 Annually
• Equal opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities
• Reasonable accommodation for employees who request accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director