Director of Enrollment Management

Kennedy International School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (70–80% premium paid

Dental and vision plans

FSA and 401K benefits

Tuition remission for dependents

Vacation and sick days

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Kennedy International School in New York seeks an experienced Director of Enrollment Management to lead admissions, enrollment, and retention. The role shapes a data-driven strategy for growth and oversees admissions workflows with Finalsite EMS and CMS, plus Clarity for aid.

The successful candidate reports to the Head of School, collaborates with leadership, academics, and Marketing, and drives tuition strategy and enrollment projections.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in independent or international schools.
• Proven success in developing and executing enrollment strategies.
• Strong analytical skills using enrollment data and forecasting to inform decisions.
• Excellent organizational, managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of the New York City private school landscape; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligned with enrollment and financial goals.
• Lead the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment with a highly professional experience for families.
• Strengthen admissions practices using Finalsite EMS.
• Use enrollment data and market information to forecast enrollment and inform strategy.
• Develop strategies to increase applicant volume, conversion, yield, and retention.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications on positioning, campaigns, events, and use of Finalsite CMS.
• Oversee the financial aid process with Clarity and align tuition strategy with projections.
• Represent Kennedy with prospective families and NYC/international education communities.

Skills

Enrollment management

Data analytics

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

New York private school landscape

French language (bonus)

Tools

Finalsite EMS

Finalsite CMS

Clarity

Job description

Position Overview

Kennedy International School is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Enrollment Management to lead all aspects of admissions, enrollment, and retention.

This is an important leadership position with significant opportunity to shape the School’s enrollment strategy and strengthen its admissions operation. The successful candidate will bring fresh perspective, strong leadership, and a data-informed approach to building enrollment and supporting the School’s continued growth.

The Director reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the School’s leadership, academic teams, and Marketing and Communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligned with the School’s enrollment and financial goals.
• Lead the entire admissions process, from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring a highly responsive and professional experience for prospective families.
• Strengthen admissions practices and workflows through the effective use of Finalsite EMS.
• Use enrollment data and market information to forecast enrollment, evaluate performance, and inform strategy.
• Develop strategies to increase applicant volume, conversion, yield, and student retention.
• Partner closely with Marketing and Communications on positioning, recruitment campaigns, events, lead generation, and the use of Finalsite CMS.
• Oversee the financial aid process in partnership with the Head of School and Director of Finance, using Clarity.
• Work with the Head of School on tuition strategy, financial aid, enrollment projections, and related strategic decisions.
• Represent Kennedy effectively with prospective families and within the broader New York City and international education communities

• Significant experience in admissions or enrollment management, preferably within an independent or international school.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enrollment strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using enrollment data and forecasting to inform decision-making.
• Excellent organizational, managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of the New York City private school landscape and admissions environment.
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $145,000 - $165,000 annually

We offer a competitive package for full-time employee which includes:

• Medical (80% of premium covered by employer), dental and vision plans
• FSA, Commuter Benefits and 401K benefits
• 50% of tuition remission for dependent children
• Vacation time and sick days in accordance with company and New York State laws
• New York State Short Term Disability