Director of Admissions & Advancement — Montessori Growth

Montessori Mint; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Many Rivers Montessori in Duluth, MN seeks a Director of Admissions & Advancement to welcome families, manage the admissions journey, and build donor relationships. You will collaborate with staff, oversee inquiry systems, and expand annual giving while telling our Montessori story to the Duluth community.

Responsibilities include leading tours, coordinating events, partnering with volunteers, and maintaining donor records, with a focus on accessibility and justice in outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of professional experience.
• Ability to use Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, social media platforms, basic website management and AI tools.
• Genuine excitement about our school and the Montessori method.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions journey from inquiry to first day, including tours and open houses.
• Partner with staff and volunteers to support families as children progress through grades.
• Grow annual giving and host events to engage donors and alumni families.
• Tell our Montessori story through website, outreach, and print/digital materials.
• Advance accessibility and justice in outreach and admissions.
• Set up and maintain inquiry systems, donor records, and yearly rhythms with leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Fundraising

Sales & marketing

Event planning

Content creation (Canva)

Social media management

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

AI tools

Website management

Canva

Job description

Many Rivers Montessori in Duluth, MN seeks a Director of Admissions & Advancement to welcome families, manage the admissions journey, and build donor relationships. You will collaborate with staff, oversee inquiry systems, and expand annual giving while telling our Montessori story to the Duluth community.

Responsibilities include leading tours, coordinating events, partnering with volunteers, and maintaining donor records, with a focus on accessibility and justice in outreach.