Director of Admission and Enrollment

Harbor Day School seeks an experienced Director of Admission and Enrollment to lead its admission office. The Director of Admission and Enrollment reports to the Head of School and sits on the school’s leadership team.

Ideal candidates will have several years of admissions experience in independent schools. They will understand and champion the value of an independent school education, especially the K-8 model. They will also have excellent communication skills that allow them to inspire families to consider Harbor Day School for their children.

The Director of Admission and Enrollment will uphold and update the admission office and policies for the school, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Setting admission and enrollment goals and strategies to achieve those goals;
• Exceptional communications, including public speaking and writing;
• All aspects of financial aid;
• Data collection and evaluation;
• Marketing and outreach, including media and event planning, and use of automatic email flows;
• Creating collegial and beneficial relationships with peers at feeder schools, fellow schools, exmission schools, and relevant non-profit organizations;
• Interacting with and assessing the academic capabilities of children aged four through thirteen;
• Forming and leading committees, such as the admission and financial aid committees;
• Creating admission and retention reports;
• Enrollment and re-enrollment;
• The Harbor Day School community loves its school. The Director of Admission and Enrollment is expected to act and be seen as a leader and steward of the school. The Director of Admission and Enrollment should be a champion of the K-8 independent school model.

• Several years of admissions experience in independent schools;
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing;
• Ability to interact with and assess the academic capabilities of children aged four through thirteen;
• Leadership skills, including forming and leading committees;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the value of an independent school education, especially the K-8 model.