Director of Enrollment & Student Retention

Intrepid College Prep Schools•Greater Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intrepid College Prep is a network of free, college preparatory public charter schools located in Antioch, Tennessee. We serve students across two campuses: Opportunity Academy Middle School (Grades 5–8) and Independence Academy High School (Grades 9–12). Our 5–12 model provides students with a continuous, rigorous academic experience designed to prepare them for success in college, career, and life. As an open-enrollment public charter network, Intrepid does not require entrance exams or tuition. We are committed to ensuring that every student—regardless of background, neighborhood, or prior academic experience—has equitable access to an excellent education. Our Mission Intrepid College Prep is committed to ensuring our students, educators, and families have the opportunity to unlock an unlimited future. By providing rigorous academic instruction and creating powerful relationships amongst our community’s members, we ignite passion, seek knowledge, and inspire the bravery needed to have a profound impact in our world.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in enrollment management, school operations, student recruitment, or related project management roles
Experience working in K–12 education, charter schools, or nonprofit organizations strongly preferred
Strong track record of managing complex systems and multi-step operational processes
Experience building relationships with families, schools, and community partners
Proficient data fluency, including ability to track, interpret, and act on enrollment and retention data
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with student information systems (e.g., Infinite Campus or similar platforms)
Experience with marketing, outreach, or digital recruitment strategies
Spanish or multilingual fluency strongly preferred given community demographics
Experience supporting student transitions or feeder pattern systems (5–12 alignment experience a plus)

Responsibilities

Lead the annual strategy for student recruitment and enrollment across both campuses
Ensure both schools achieve and maintain full enrollment targets throughout the year
Develop enrollment goals, metrics, and tracking systems aligned to network priorities
Design and execute outreach strategies across Antioch and surrounding Nashville communities
Partner with leadership to continuously improve enrollment funnels from inquiry → application → enrollment
Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, feeder schools, and local partners
Lead outreach efforts including school tours, open houses, community events, and family information sessions
Collaborate with communications support to ensure clear, compelling, and accessible enrollment messaging
Develop and execute strategies to increase application volume and improve yield rates
Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families through the enrollment process
Oversee all enrollment systems, including applications, registration, enrollment verification, and waitlists
Ensure compliance with Tennessee charter school enrollment laws and reporting requirements
Manage annual registration and re-enrollment processes for returning students
Maintain accurate enrollment data systems and dashboards by grade level, campus, and demographic group
Ensure timely execution of all enrollment milestones leading into the school year and throughout the year
Lead systems to improve student retention across grades 5–12
Partner with school leaders to monitor attendance, withdrawal risk indicators, and enrollment stability
Develop and implement re-engagement strategies for students at risk of disengagement or withdrawal
Analyze retention trends and recommend system improvements to reduce attrition
Support transition points between middle and high school to strengthen feeder patterns and persistence
Use data to identify gaps and inform strategic adjustments in real time
Maintain enrollment and retention dashboards to monitor key metrics, including: Total enrollment vs. target, Application volume and conversion rates, Yield by stage of enrollment funnel, Retention and attrition trends
Present enrollment and retention updates to network leadership and school teams
Continuously refine systems, processes, and communication based on data and feedback
Partner with school leaders and operations teams to ensure aligned execution of enrollment priorities
Collaborate across the network to strengthen consistency in enrollment practices
Model Intrepid’s mission and core values in all interactions with families, staff, and community partner