Director of Admissions and Enrollment (2026-2027)

Overview of Role and Responsibilities

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment position is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited about the prospect of playing an important, multi-faceted role in achieving Match’s mission by being an exceptional and relentless relationship-builder, community connector, and resource for families and students. The Director of Admissions and Enrollment will be the face of Match’s student recruiting efforts, and will be responsible for shepherding students and families through the enrollment process. This work includes:

• Encouraging and supporting families to complete the application
• Running Match’s admissions lottery
• Helping to orient students and families to the Match community
• Making sure the student feels known, and excited to join the Match community as they walk through the school’s doors on their first day at Match.

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment will need to carefully track the outcome of every applicant and use that data to drive strategy in an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape. This is a hands-on role focused on providing top-notch customer service, and on deeply knowing the Match community.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of full-time experience, preferably in schools or a community-based nonprofit organization.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently.
• A deeply held belief that all students can succeed.
• A “do whatever it takes” attitude in terms of meeting goals and the needs of students.
• Unwavering commitment to Match’s mission and commitment to equity and diversity.
• A proven ability to build relationships with students, staff, and referral sources and supporters.
• Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collect and use data to drive strategy and achieve goals.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to write and present information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work strategically and professionally under pressure.