Executive Director of EnrollmentNotre Dame Academy - Hingham, a college-preparatory school educating young women in grades 6-12, is seeking a Executive Director of Enrollment with high energy, a creative spirit, and a passion for empowering young women. Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice. OverviewThe Executive Director of Enrollment is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive enrollment strategy for the schools middle and high school programs.
This individual leads all aspects of student recruitment, admissions, retention, and enrollment management, ensuring alignment with the schools mission, values, and long-term strategic goals.ResponsibilitiesStrategyDesign and implement a multi-year enrollment management strategy to meet or exceed enrollment targets. Partner with the President and senior leadership on institutional planning and growth initiatives. Analyze market trends, demographics, and competitor positioning to inform strategy. Develop annual enrollment goals, budgets, and forecasting models.
Admissions & RecruitmentPartner with the Director of Enrollment overseeing the entire admissions process from inquiry through enrollment. Oversee recruitment efforts partnering with the Director of Enrollment for prospective students and families, including outreach events, open houses, and campus tours. Oversee and partner with the Director of Enrollment to cultivate relationships with feeder schools, community organizations, and educational consultants. Ensure a personalized and mission-aligned admissions experience for all applicants.
Retention & Student ExperienceCollaborate with academic, student life and guidance teams to support student retention and re-enrollment. Monitor student and family satisfaction and implement improvements as needed. Develop strategies to strengthen community engagement and student belonging. building and maintaining strong relationships with faculty, leadership, school counselors, and community organizations to support a robust student pipeline.Marketing & CommunicationsDevelop and implement annual marketing and recruitment plans to attract qualified students.Partner with Communications to develop targeted campaigns that attract prospective families.
Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all enrollment channels. Utilize digital platforms, social media, and data analytics to optimize outreach efforts. Data & Enrollment ManagementOversee enrollment data systems and reporting. Track key performance indicators such as inquiry conversion rates, yield, and retention.
Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. Team LeadershipRecruit, manage, and mentor the admissions/enrollment team. Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and customer-focused team culture. Provide professional development opportunities.
Financial Aid & AccessibilityCollaborate with finance leadership to administer incoming student financial aidEnsure equitable access and alignment with enrollment goals. QualificationsBachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred. 710+ years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, or related leadership roles. Experience in independent/private school settings strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in meeting enrollment targets and leading high-performing teams. Strong analytical skills and experience using enrollment management systems. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Commitment to the mission and values of independent school education.
Key CompetenciesStrategic thinking and execution Relationship-building and engagement Data-driven decision-making Leadership and team development Customer service orientation *Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply
