Associate Director of Enrollment Management

About the role

The Associate Director of Enrollment Management serves as a key partner to the Director of Enrollment Management, leading the operational execution of Bosque School’s enrollment strategy. This role oversees the full admissions cycle, ensuring a seamless, mission-aligned experience for prospective families from inquiry through enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the strategic goals and enrollment targets set by the Director of Enrollment Management (DEM) into a seamless, high-quality admissions cycle from inquiry through enrollment.
• Manage the full admissions cycle from inquiry through enrollment, executing and optimizing the tactical processes, timelines, and touchpoints to ensure a seamless, mission-aligned experience for every family in partnership with the Assistant Director.
• Monitor applicant progress and engagement trends, providing the DEM with data-driven recommendations for tactical adjustments to meet enrollment goals.
• Manage the execution of the admissions communication calendar, including tone, timing, and automated triggers, ensuring all outreach is optimized for engagement and reflects the school’s brand.
• Lead the application review process and admissions committee deliberations in close partnership with the DEM, ensuring all decisions align with established class-composition and overall enrollment goals.
• Support and partner with DEM on strategic enrollment initiatives and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in independent school or higher education enrollment preferred, specifically in roles emphasizing family engagement and data-informed recruitment strategies.
• Experience serving as a resource for families navigating financial aid. Ability to lead financial aid presentations and individual conversations while supporting the committee in review and awarding processes through Clarity.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (FinalSite, Clarity, FACTS) and Student Information Systems (Blackbaud).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling, mission-aligned presentations to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in designing major events and overseeing the recruitment and professional development of ambassador programs.
• Exceptional ability to provide a warm, responsive, and professional experience for all constituents, ensuring every interaction reflects the school’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strategic relationships with feeder schools, community partners, and institutional stakeholders.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive admissions and financial aid information.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly valued.
• Commitment to Bosque School’s mission, core values, and Equity, Community, and Culture Principles and Best Practices, and the creation of a progressive, student-centered, inquiry-based educational model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in independent school or higher education enrollment preferred, specifically in roles emphasizing family engagement and data-informed recruitment strategies.
• Experience serving as a resource for families navigating financial aid. Ability to lead financial aid presentations and individual conversations while supporting the committee in review and awarding processes through Clarity.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (FinalSite, Clarity, FACTS) and Student Information Systems (Blackbaud).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling, mission-aligned presentations to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in designing major events and overseeing the recruitment and professional development of ambassador programs.
• Exceptional ability to provide a warm, responsive, and professional experience for all constituents, ensuring every interaction reflects the school’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strategic relationships with feeder schools, community partners, and institutional stakeholders.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive admissions and financial aid information.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly valued.
• Commitment to Bosque School’s mission, core values, and Equity, Community, and Culture Principles and Best Practices, and the creation of a progressive, student-centered, inquiry-based educational model.