Executive Director of Enrollment | Hingham, Massachusetts The Opportunity Notre Dame Academy -- an all-female college preparatory middle and high school educating students in grades 6-12 -- is seeking a full-time 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. The School Guided by the charism of St.
Julie Billiart and the mission of Notre Dame Academy, Notre Dame Academy offers a transformative approach to leadership development. We inspire young women to become reflective, faith-centered leaders who respond to the needs of the world with resilience, compassion, and purpose. Through a holistic emphasis on spiritual formation, character development, and global awareness, students grow into leaders committed to recognizing and reflecting Gods goodness through service and a dedication to justice. This vision is strengthened by a spirit of sisterhood that unites the community and carries forward the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
The Position The 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. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, collaborative relationship builder who demonstrates superb strategic thinking ability and an ability to execute. An excellent communicator, the Executive Director of Enrollment will embody the values and mission of the school and will lead with a strong customer service orientation.
Responsibilities Design and implement a multi-year enrollment strategy to meet 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.
Manage, recruit and develop the admissions/enrollment team. Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and customer-focused team culture. Collaborate with finance leadership regarding student financial aid. Ensure equitable access and alignment with enrollment goals.
Oversee 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. Admissions & Recruitment Oversee recruitment efforts partnering with the Director of Admissions for prospective students and families, including outreach events, open houses, and campus tours.
Partner with the Director of Admissions to cultivate relationships with feeder schools, community organizations, and educational consultants. Ensure a personalized and mission-aligned admissions experience for all applicants and their families. Retention & Student Experience Collaborate 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. Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, leadership, school counselors, and community organizations to support a robust student pipeline. Marketing & Communications Develop and implement annual marketing and recruitment plans to attract qualified students. Collaborate 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. Qualifications Bachelors 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, Ravenna knowledge a plus. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Commitment to the NDA mission and values of independent school education.Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): We cover 60% of the first part of your deductible to ease your healthcare costs Paid Time Off: o 4 weeks of vacation to recharge o 4 personal days for your well-being o 6 sick days to take care of yourself when needed o Paid Family Medical Leave to support you during significant life event Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflects the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. The salary range for this position is $145,000165,000 annually. Interested candidates, please contact Narwhal Talent Partners: Peter G.
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