Director of Enrollment Management

International School of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The International School of Denver (ISDenver) is seeking a Director of Enrollment Management to lead its admissions, enrollment, and retention programs. This role requires a leader who is warm, service-oriented, data-informed, and passionate about communicating the value of an IB, immersion education. The Director will be responsible for developing and executing a mission-aligned, financially sound, and progressive enrollment strategy. This position is both strategic and hands-on, requiring collaboration across four divisions and two campuses, and guiding families through their journey from initial inquiry to matriculation and beyond. The role involves close partnership with marketing, communications, academic leadership, and finance to support the school's growth, particularly its High School, and to shape incoming cohorts across three languages of instruction.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement; an advanced degree is desirable. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Demonstrable experience in admissions (including High School), enrollment management, or a related role — preferably in independent or international schools — paired with a willingness to remain hands-on.
A strong understanding of the budget drivers that impact school finances, including financial aid, net tuition revenue, and total enrollment health.
Demonstrated success managing enrollment or CRM systems and using data to inform strategy, forecasting, and communication with leadership and trustees.
A track record of building pipelines, strengthening retention, and delivering results in a competitive enrollment landscape.
Experience managing third-party vendors and leading concurrent projects with a proven ability to set priorities, adapt, and deliver.
Experience in an education setting and familiarity with school systems (SIS, CRM, etc.).
A relationship-driven, service-oriented style — warm and authentic with families, and eager to partner with colleagues across campus and divisions.
Dynamic and engaging communication and public-speaking skills, with close listening and the ability to “read a room” and adapt.
A strategic thinker and creative problem-solver who understands how enrollment connects to the broader school community and mission.
Flexibility and resourcefulness, with the creativity to find practical solutions when budgets are tight and demands are many.
A responsible steward of school resources who balances ambition with fiscal discipline and a clear-eyed sense of enrollment health.
Cultural competence and enthusiasm for a multilingual, international community.
An empathetic, collegial, innovative, and patient mindset, and an eagerness to participate in the life of the school — which may include occasional evening or weekend events.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms and see, talk and hear.
Exposure to natural elements such as heat and cold.
The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel.
Required to use digital displays (e.g., computers, projectors, tablets, monitors) for ~6-8 hours per work day to perform [tasks like planning, grading, or communication].
Ability to work in environments with standard overhead lighting, including fluorescent or LED fixtures.
Ability to function effectively in environments with moderate to high noise levels (e.g., classrooms, musical performances, lunchroom(s), crowded hallways).
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot between tasks as needed.
Ability to process and follow complex, multi-step instructions provided in both verbal and written formats.
Capacity to maintain professional boundaries and engage in regular 1:1 or group interactions with students, staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Conversational ability in Spanish, French, or Chinese (Mandarin) is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a forward-looking, multi-year strategic enrollment management plan aligned with the school's mission, values, and financial goals.
Serve as a member of the leadership team, reporting to the Sr. Director for Revenue & Strategic Projects and the Head of School, and communicate enrollment trends, risks, and results to leadership and the Board of Trustees.
Set enrollment and financial-aid policy in partnership with finance, ensuring consistency, sustainability, and accountability across divisions and campuses.
Own enrollment forecasting and net-tuition-revenue modeling, providing a clear, data-informed view of the year ahead and the multi-year horizon.
Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the admissions and enrollment team, setting clear goals and a culture of warmth, responsiveness, and follow-through with families.
Establish service standards and workflows across the admissions funnel so every family interaction is consistent, timely, and high-touch.
Work hand-in-hand with the marketing and communications team to shape enrollment messaging, run coordinated recruitment campaigns, and translate the school's story into results.
Lead the full admissions funnel — inquiry, tours, open houses, application, evaluation, and enrollment — delivering a warm, responsive, high-touch experience for every family.
Cultivate and diversify recruitment pipelines, including feeder relationships and community partnerships, with particular focus on the growing High School division.
Partner with communications and marketing to articulate a clear, compelling value proposition for IB, immersion education across Spanish, French, and Chinese.
Assess and refine admissions programming and events to ensure they reflect the school's strengths and meet the needs of prospective families.
Drive strong re-enrollment across all divisions, working closely with faculty and leadership to understand and strengthen the enrolled-family experience.
Administer financial aid with rigor and equity, modeling scenarios that expand access while protecting the school's financial health.
Build a practical, data-informed approach to enrollment — leveraging the CRM and SIS for research, reporting, predictive modeling, and decision-making.

Benefits

Generous Time Off: Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)
Faculty: summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions)
Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO
FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time
Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D
Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
Tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
J-1 visa sponsorship
Relocation allowance
Free daily lunch
Professional Development opportunities
Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events