Director of Enrollment & Outreach

Akiva School of Nashville

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Job Summary

The Director of Enrollment and Outreach is responsible for managing  and implementing an admissions process that effectively models the school’s mission, values, and culture for all prospective families and students

Job Responsibilities

Admissions

• Efficiently and accurately manage the admissions funnel from inquiry to enrollment including application review, interviews, and admissions decisions.
• Design and execute compelling events to promote the school and attract prospective families, including annual Open House events, information sessions, and campus visits.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective families, addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with the Associate Heads of School to continually align on the admissions process, student assessment, application review, events, and how to represent programs for prospective families.
• With the support of the Communications Director, develop and implement compelling admissions marketing across multiple channels (print, online, video, and social media) to promote the school and engage with the community. 
• Oversee admissions website content. 
• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with feeder schools.
• Recruit, train, and recognize a robust team of student and parent volunteers to support recruitment and retention efforts, including tour guides, Welcome Committee, student speakers, and Open House volunteers.
• Manage admissions software platform to optimize prospect management, event registrations, and applicant communication and review.

Enrollment

• Assist the Board of Directors in setting tuition provide accurate information to families on tuition and support families with timely reminders and guidance in navigating the school’s process.
• Develop and implement strategic retention strategies.
• Provide monthly updates to the Board of Directors.
• Utilize admissions and enrollment statistics and data to track progress toward goals, identify trends, and inform planning and decision-making. 
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in enrollment management, independent school education, and Jewish education to continuously improve recruitment and retention efforts.
• Guide the school to create goals that are aligned with national and local researched practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive enrollment strategies to meet or exceed annual enrollment targets.
• Manage monthly Admissions newsletter for potential families.
• Lead matriculation and placement process. 
• Partner with and support the Parent Teacher and Friend Association to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.

Leadership Qualities:

• Demonstrated leadership, organization, strategic, and management skills along with outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to model and to lead effectively in fostering a positive work environment; 
• Is a self-starter and able to work independently in a fast-paced work environment 
• Is a team player with the ability to balance the pursuit of academic and institutional excellence with compassion and caring for each individual;
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; 
• Exhibits reflective thinking and both receive and provide honest and constructive feedback;
• Models a commitment to intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth and development

Qualifications

A proven track record in Independent School Admissions is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Email a copy of your resume with the job title in the subject box to Rabba Daniella Pressner to apply.

dpressner@akivanashville.net

Details

• Date Posted: September 6, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Administrative
• Service Area: Education
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000