What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admission and Enrollment Management position at Worcester Academy?
Job Tracking ID : 512692-893244
Job Location : Worcester, MA
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : February 05, 2025
Years of Experience : 5 - 7 Years
Starting Date : July 1, 2025
The Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
will lead and inspire a talented team of professionals and
partner with other leaders and stakeholders within the school to
ensure that the strategic direction and vision of the school is
reflected in the outreach, recruitment, retention, enrollment, and
retention of students.
This visionary leader will be asked to fully engage the internal
community in the enrollment effort, while repositioning Worcester
Academy to agents, organizations, and prospective families. Working
with the Communications office, the Director will evaluate the
effectiveness of the current communications efforts and develop a
data-driven plan to grow new markets. The Director will work with the
Academic Leadership Group to define and clarify academic readiness
standards for all applicants.
Ideal candidates should have a minimum of five years of admissions or
enrollment management experience in the field of K-12, higher
education, or educational nonprofit.
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of admission and re-enrollment for 540
students; and establish specific enrollment goals for each division
and for the overall breakdown of the student community.
Develop a strategic admissions blueprint and corresponding goals
that provide relevant and measurable outcomes.
Utilize data and research to develop national and international
recruitment strategies and travel schedules.
With the Communications Director, conceptualize and implement
traditional and inbound marketing, communication, and existing
strategies. Redesign where appropriate, existing communication for
better alignment with our programming.
With the CFO, provide enrollment estimates which will inform the
annual budgeting process.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with area schools,
consultants, admissions directors and organizations and create
networking opportunities with them that will attract appropriate students.
Communicate effectively in all settings including large speaking
engagements and difficult personal conversations.
Provide direction for the Director of Financial Aid and oversee
the financial aid effort and budget.
Engage in the Academy’s full program and be present at school events.
Understand and promote all programs—academics, arts, athletics,
boarding, and community outreach--for the purpose of recruiting
Mission-appropriate students who can meaningfully impact the Academy.
Develop strong relationships with all internal departments; assign
liaisons to key departments and monitor those partnerships; Partner
with coaches on recruiting efforts.
Share and promote the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Lead the school’s retention efforts and manage a school wide
retention committee
Administer end-of-season surveys to students who enroll and those
who decline to enroll.
Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and
report quarterly to the Board of Trustees.
Assess and oversee the management of the visit experience for
prospective students and families
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in admissions or a related field
with leadership responsibilities
Knowledge of data systems such as Blackbaud
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Masters Degree preferred but not required
Benefits
Competitive benefits package includes, Health, Dental, Vision, HSA
contribution, 403b retirement contribution, etc
Job Location : Worcester, MA
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : February 05, 2025
Years of Experience : 5 - 7 Years
Starting Date : July 1, 2025
The Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
will lead and inspire a talented team of professionals and
partner with other leaders and stakeholders within the school to
ensure that the strategic direction and vision of the school is
reflected in the outreach, recruitment, retention, enrollment, and
retention of students.
This visionary leader will be asked to fully engage the internal
community in the enrollment effort, while repositioning Worcester
Academy to agents, organizations, and prospective families. Working
with the Communications office, the Director will evaluate the
effectiveness of the current communications efforts and develop a
data-driven plan to grow new markets. The Director will work with the
Academic Leadership Group to define and clarify academic readiness
standards for all applicants.
Ideal candidates should have a minimum of five years of admissions or
enrollment management experience in the field of K-12, higher
education, or educational nonprofit.
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of admission and re-enrollment for 540
students; and establish specific enrollment goals for each division
and for the overall breakdown of the student community.
Develop a strategic admissions blueprint and corresponding goals
that provide relevant and measurable outcomes.
Utilize data and research to develop national and international
recruitment strategies and travel schedules.
With the Communications Director, conceptualize and implement
traditional and inbound marketing, communication, and existing
strategies. Redesign where appropriate, existing communication for
better alignment with our programming.
With the CFO, provide enrollment estimates which will inform the
annual budgeting process.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with area schools,
consultants, admissions directors and organizations and create
networking opportunities with them that will attract appropriate students.
Communicate effectively in all settings including large speaking
engagements and difficult personal conversations.
Provide direction for the Director of Financial Aid and oversee
the financial aid effort and budget.
Engage in the Academy’s full program and be present at school events.
Understand and promote all programs—academics, arts, athletics,
boarding, and community outreach--for the purpose of recruiting
Mission-appropriate students who can meaningfully impact the Academy.
Develop strong relationships with all internal departments; assign
liaisons to key departments and monitor those partnerships; Partner
with coaches on recruiting efforts.
Share and promote the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Lead the school’s retention efforts and manage a school wide
retention committee
Administer end-of-season surveys to students who enroll and those
who decline to enroll.
Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and
report quarterly to the Board of Trustees.
Assess and oversee the management of the visit experience for
prospective students and families
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in admissions or a related field
with leadership responsibilities
Knowledge of data systems such as Blackbaud
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Masters Degree preferred but not required
Benefits
Competitive benefits package includes, Health, Dental, Vision, HSA
contribution, 403b retirement contribution, etc
