Enrollment Director

Chesterbrook Academy•Cary, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Enrollment Director (ED) for Independent K-12 (IK12) Schools is accountable for the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students for their school(s) and campus(es). The ED reports to the Lead Enrollment Director (LED) for their region and drives enrollment growth on their campus(es) in collaboration with other campus stakeholders. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to attract, enroll and retain students. As a key member of the school leadership team, the ED needs a passion for education, a data-driven mindset, and exceptional relationship-building skills. The ED works in close partnership with school leadership and their Regional Director to deliver enrollment growth in alignment with our Mission, Vision and Values. This position will be based at our Raleigh or Cary Chesterbrook Academy campus

Requirements

At least 3 years in a sales or lead conversion role with KPI accountability.
Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or a related field.
Proven success in high-ticket conversion activities; education sector experience is a plus.
Adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Track record of creative problem-solving
Strong lead conversion expertise
Track record of effective use and stewardship of data
Excellent communication skills
Strategic and decisive mindset with the ability to manage priorities effectively
Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely to all levels of professionals, including Senior Leadership
Exhibits interpersonal skills for creating productive working relationships with various stakeholders
Exhibits and fosters transparency in all interactions
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict in the workplace by effectively applying conflict resolution strategies and confronting issues as they arise
Remain accessible and responsive to all members of the SEG community
Use technology systems to communicate with members of the SEG community effectively

Responsibilities

Drive new student enrollment to meet or exceed established enrollment KPIs
Partner closely with school leadership and operational leadership to drive enrollment funnel conversations and achieve enrollment targets and KPIs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our CRM system while leveraging its features to track, analyze, inform and enhance the enrollment process
Create accurate enrollment projections by analyzing data, monitoring trends, and developing insights to support strategic decision-making
Partner with school leadership to develop, implement and support retention and re-enrollment activities
Effectively leverage resources to ensure prompt response to and effective handling of all inquiries
Manage the campus-based marketing and communications (including social media) in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team
Manage enrollment events from concept to implementation
Provide on-going consultation to prospective students, applicants and families
Deliver effective in-person campus tours along with follow-up touchpoints that result in applications and enrollments
Ensure that administrative activities are completed in accordance with prescribed SOPs and timelines. These activities include but are not limited to: the application process student assessments completion of enrollment
Increase awareness of your campus(es) admissions through outreach, which includes building relationships with local companies, organizations, feeder schools, associations, communities, and currently enrolled and new families
Regularly evaluate resources and demand to establish appropriate prioritization of work, allocation of support resources, and effective time management to deliver optimal results
Quickly identify and resolve any issues or challenges that arise in the enrollment process to ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders
Demonstrate professional behavior, including discretion, good judgment and integrity
Attend to and manage all aspects of the new enrollment funnel process for the assigned campus(es) and ensure that all actions are taken in accordance with the Enrollment SOP.
Enrollment funnel activities include, but are not limited to: Prospect engagement Inquiry communication and follow-up Tour scheduling & delivery Conversion to application Post-application follow-up Contract delivery and follow-up
Meet or exceed established enrollment targets in collaboration with campus and school operations leadership
Create and maintain a campus-based recruitment and communication plan including the management of social media