The Associate Director of Lower School Admissions is a 12-month, full-time role reporting to the Director of Admissions. As the primary representative for CHCA's North Campus Early Childhood Learning Center and Lower School (PK2–Grade 6), this position functions as a relationship-driven account manager-cultivating, stewarding, and converting prospective family inquiries into long-term enrollment commitments.
This role requires strong sales acumen, exceptional customer service, and a deep understanding of CHCA's mission, academic building level transitions, student life, and culture. The Associate Director guides families through each stage of the admissions journey with professionalism, hospitality, and a consultative, solutions-focused approach that reflects CHCA's Christ-centered distinctives.
This position is directly responsible for driving enrollment growth for the Blake Lindner Thompson Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) and two Lower School campuses- Edyth B. Lindner Elementary Campus (EBL) and Founders' Campus, including the development of strategic annual enrollment plans for each location.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales, Relationship Management & Customer Service
· Serve as the primary 'account owner' for all prospective Early Learning and Lower School families from inquiry through enrollment.
· Build trust-based, mission-aligned relationships that support strong conversion throughout the sales funnel.
· Deliver concierge-level customer service-anticipating needs, responding promptly, and providing personalized follow-up.
· Conduct discovery conversations to understand family needs and preferences.
· Develop and implement strategic annual enrollment plans for each campus.
· Collaborate with the Director of Admissions and other stakeholders to achieve enrollment goals.