DescriptionReporting to the President of Northwest Catholic High School, the Director of Enrollment is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive enrollment management and retention strategy for Northwest Catholic. The Director will have responsibility over enrollment programming including domestic and international recruitment, admission processes, database management, retention initiatives, and administrative resources.
This position requires a uniquely qualified person who can speak to and actively engage the next generation of families seeking a high-performing Catholic education as well as the following:
- Promote Northwest Catholic's mission and student achievement in all areas of school life.
- Champion a bold vision that shapes the future of Northwest Catholic's student community and establishes a shared commitment for enrollment excellence.
- Set clear, mission-centered priorities that define recruitment, admission, and financial aid decisions while strengthening the school's distinctive Catholic identity and long-term vitality.
- Lead the development and execution of innovative, data-informed, multi-year enrollment strategies that advance strategic priorities, promote enrollment growth, and position the school for enduring success.
- Drive ambitious enrollment outcomes by expanding domestic student enrollment, broadening the diversity and global reach of the international student population, and increasing access through thoughtful financial aid resource allocation.
- Build strong, public-facing relationships with constituencies, especially among elementary and middle school communities, that motivates support of enrollment and retention best practices.
- Harness enrollment analytics, retention data, yield trends, and market intelligence to anticipate opportunities, navigate challenges, and inform institutional strategy.
- In collaboration with the school's Director of Marketing & Communications, develop and assess strategic marketing programs with respect to student enrollment and public event planning.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the enrollment office by streamlining systems, elevating processes, and maximizing the strategic power of FACTS SIS and advanced enrollment analytics to deliver exceptional results.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of enrollment personnel and volunteers.
- Propose and manage an annual enrollment office budget.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements- Minimum of a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) in management, marketing, public relations, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a record of accomplishment.
- A demonstrated enthusiasm for Catholic education.
- A practiced understanding of recruitment, enrollment management, and marketing strategies. Experience in a private/tuition-based educational setting preferred.
- A team approach that enables colleagues to cultivate strong community ties and networks among feeder schools and communities.
- Experience in working with and managing stakeholder volunteers.
- Working knowledge of CRM databases (FACTS SIS experience a plus). A willingness and ability to learn new technology is essential.
