Director of Admissions

Fusion Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20% of base salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation time

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Fusion Academy in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Admissions to drive enrollment growth through referrals, outreach, and events, while delivering a premium family experience.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and proven success in education sales, with strong communication and leadership abilities. Utilize Salesforce, Canva, and Power BI to forecast and report results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Experience in consultative sales, outreach, business development, event planning, and relationship management.
• Proven success achieving sales, enrollment, or revenue goals in a performance-driven environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using CRM, reporting, and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive enrollment growth through professional referrals, community outreach, and consultative engagement with families and professionals.
• Build and maintain strategic community partnerships and referral networks to expand awareness and generate leads.
• Plan and execute campus and community events that strengthen relationships and support enrollment goals.
• Own prospecting, outreach, enrollment, and sales metrics using Salesforce and other tools to track performance and forecast results.
• Partner with marketing, campus leadership, and regional teams to align outreach efforts, solve challenges, and support school initiatives.
• Analyze performance data, market trends, and competitive insights to inform strategy and improve results.
• Foster a personalized, premium experience for students, families, staff, and professional partners while connecting them to appropriate resources.

Skills

Consultative sales

Outreach

Business development

Event planning

Relationship management

CRM

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Canva

Power BI

Job description

The Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in exceeding enrollment and revenue targets by driving professional referrals, conducting community outreach, and event planning. This position requires proficiency in consultative sales strategies. Central to the role is delivering high-quality service to families and professionals, ensuring a positive experience and fostering lasting engagement with Fusion Academy. The ideal candidate brings relevant experience, is aligned with Fusion’s mission, and thrives in a proactive, collaborative, and performance-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Drive enrollment growth through professional referrals, community outreach, and consultative engagement with families and professionals.
• Build and maintain strategic community partnerships and referral networks to expand awareness and generate leads.
• Plan and execute campus and community events that strengthen relationships and support enrollment goals.
• Own prospecting, outreach, enrollment, and sales metrics using Salesforce and other tools to track performance and forecast results.
• Partner with marketing, campus leadership, and regional teams to align outreach efforts, solve challenges, and support school initiatives.
• Analyze performance data, market trends, and competitive insights to inform strategy and improve results.
• Foster a personalized, premium experience for students, families, staff, and professional partners while connecting them to appropriate resources.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required; education, marketing, communications, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience in consultative sales, outreach, business development, event planning, and relationship management.
• Proven success achieving sales, enrollment, or revenue goals in a performance-driven environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using CRM, reporting, and presentation tools (Salesforce, Canva, Power BI).
• Strategic, adaptable, and solution-oriented professional with strong organizational and decision-making skills.

• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Why Fusion?

At Fusion, we do school differently. Our 1-to-1 teaching model creates space for personalized learning, and our campuses are vibrant communities where every student is seen, heard, and celebrated. As Director of Admissions,you'll have the unique opportunity to support families, build community, collaborate, grow, & change lives every day.Learn more about Fusion Academy HERE.

Benefits:

As Director of Admissions you'll be eligible for an uncapped annual bonus targeting, but not limited to 20% of your base salary based on enrollment and campus performance against annual targets.

We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability

In addition to the above items, full-time and part-time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program

Work Authorization:

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.