Director of Enrollment

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

An education recruitment firm is seeking an Enrollment Director for Kennedy International School in New York. This full-time position requires strong skills in student recruitment, fluency in French and English, and experience in school admissions. Responsibilities include managing the admissions process, leading retention initiatives, and collaborating with various departments. Competitive compensation and benefits are available, with the opportunity to work on campus. The role is integral to the school's bilingual and multicultural educational mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a small department independently.
• Knowledgeable about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).
• Must be willing to work on campus full-time.
• Ability to manage a small department independently while collaborating with other teams.
• Proficiency with Finalsite EMS or similar enrollment management systems.
• Knowledgeable about the IB Diploma Programme and able to communicate its structure to families.
• Must work on campus full-time; not a remote position.
• Availability to work part of the summer to support admissions and enrollment operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full admissions process.
• Serve as the main contact for prospective families.
• Organize recruitment and admissions events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department.
• Lead retention efforts and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate admissions and enrollment data and prepare regular updates for the Head of School.

Skills

Native or near-native command of French

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in school admissions or recruitment

Tools

Finalsite EMS or similar enrollment management systems

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking an Enrollment Director for the 2026-2027 academic year at Kennedy International School in New York, NY.

About CS&A

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

About Kennedy International School

Kennedy International School is an independent institution located in the heart of Manhattan, offering an exceptional bilingual and multicultural education. Its approach is rooted in self expression and differentiated pedagogy, designed to empower students from early childhood through 12th grade. The school provides a rigorous bilingual education that fosters global thinking and intercultural respect, helping to shape future leaders who embody empathy, integrity, and the skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Position

The Enrollment Manager plays an essential role in advancing the mission and growth of Kennedy International School. The position focuses primarily on student recruitment and admissions, while also leading retention initiatives and enrollment-related events that strengthen continuity across divisions from Preschool through High School. As Kennedy International School is a small and close-knit community, the Enrollment Manager manages their own department and works independently while maintaining close collaboration with the Head of School, division directors, and the Marketing Department. The role ensures that enrollment strategies are effective, data-driven, and reflective of the School’s bilingual and international identity.

This is a full-time, on-site position, and the Enrollment Manager is expected to work part of the summer to support ongoing admissions and re-enrollment operations. The start date is flexible, with the possibility of an immediate appointment or a start from July/early August 2026.

• Coordinate and manage the full admissions process, including inquiries, tours, applications, interviews, and enrollment documentation.
• Serve as the main contact for prospective families, providing accurate information about the School’s French-English programs.
• Organize and participate in recruitment and admissions events such as open houses, discovery days, and school fairs.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote the School and strengthen visibility within the local and international community.
• Lead retention efforts and initiatives, including re-enrollment coordination, transition events between divisions, and programs that support student continuity.
• Maintain accurate admissions and enrollment data and prepare regular updates for the Head of School.

Enrollment Director Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; prior experience in school admissions or recruitment required.
• Native or near-native command of French and fluency in English required; additional languages (Japanese or Spanish) are a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to manage a small department independently while collaborating effectively with other teams.
• Proficiency with Finalsite EMS or similar enrollment management systems.
• Knowledgeable about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and able to communicate its structure and philosophy to prospective families.
• Must work on campus full-time; this is not a remote position.
• Availability to work part of the summer to support admissions and enrollment operations.

Potential Benefits

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.