Director of Enrollment Management

Kennedy International School•New York, NY

6d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involved strategic enrollment work and day to day work in admissions – local marketing and recruitment, tours, and developing relationships with French-speaking cultural communities. The school seeks a proactive, engaging enrollment manager with strong organizational skills, efficient work style, and who is either fluent in French or a native speaker. The Enrollment Manager plays an essential role in advancing the mission and growth of Kennedy International School. The position focuses primarily on student recruitment and admissions, while also leading retention initiatives and enrollment-related events that strengthen continuity across divisions from Preschool through High School. As Kennedy International School is a small and close-knit community, the Enrollment Manager manages their own department and works independently while maintaining close collaboration with the Head of School, division directors, and the Marketing Department. The role ensures that enrollment strategies are effective, data-driven, and reflective of the School’s bilingual and international identity. This is a full-time, on-site position, and the Enrollment Manager is expected to work part of the summer to support ongoing admissions and re-enrollment operations. The start date is flexible, with the possibility of an immediate appointment or a start from July/early August 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; prior experience in school admissions or recruitment required.
Native or near-native command of French is required; excellent spoken and written French is required
Fluency in English required
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a professional and welcoming demeanor.
Ability to manage a small department independently while collaborating effectively with other teams.
Proficiency with Finalsite EMS or similar enrollment management systems.
Knowledgeable about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and able to communicate its structure and philosophy to prospective families.
Must work on campus full-time; this is not a remote position.
Availability to work part of the summer to support admissions and enrollment operations.

Nice To Haves

additional languages (Japanese or Spanish) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the full admissions process, including inquiries, tours, applications, interviews, and enrollment documentation.
Serve as the main contact for prospective families, providing accurate information about the School’s French-English programs.
Organize and participate in recruitment and admissions events such as open houses, discovery days, and school fairs.
Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote the School and strengthen visibility within the local and international community.
Lead retention efforts and initiatives, including re-enrollment coordination, transition events between divisions, and programs that support student continuity.
Maintain accurate admissions and enrollment data and prepare regular updates for the Head of School.