Director of Admissions and Marketing

Position: Director of Admissions and Marketing

Reports to: Head of School

Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) seeks a strategic, relational, and highly organized Director of Admissions to lead all aspects of student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and re-enrollment for our K-8 pluralistic Jewish day school. Located on the Dell Jewish Community Center campus in Austin, Texas, AJA offers families a distinctive educational experience grounded in academic excellence, Project-Based Learning, timeless Jewish values, and a strong sense of community. As a key ambassador for the school, the Director of Admissions will lead a comprehensive enrollment program that attracts, enrolls, and retains families aligned with AJA’s mission and values. This highly visible role is ideal for a leader who combines strong interpersonal instincts with strategic thinking, compelling storytelling, and careful attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment Strategy & Growth

• Develop and implement a strategic admissions and enrollment plan that supports the school’s enrollment goals
• Lead all admissions and enrollment efforts from inquiry through enrollment and re-enrollment
• Partner with school leadership on enrollment strategy, forecasting, retention, and pipeline development
• Track admissions data and use it to improve outreach, conversion, yield, and retention

Recruitment & Family Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families and ensure a warm, responsive, and mission-aligned experience
• Conduct tours, coordinate open houses and admissions events, and build strong relationships with prospective and current families
• Build relationships with preschools, synagogues, community partners, and other referral sources
• Represent the school

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement strategic enrollment plans
• Experience in admissions, marketing, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationships with preschools, synagogues, community partners, and other referral sources