Enrollment Manager

Riverside Military Academy; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA is seeking an experienced Enrollment Manager to lead recruitment and enrollment initiatives and support growth and development.

The role focuses on expanding domestic and international outreach, guiding the admissions pipeline, and communicating Riverside's value to prospective families and partners. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in enrollment management within independent or boarding schools and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in enrollment management, admissions, student recruitment, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enrollment strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Experience managing recruitment pipelines and building effective domestic and international recruitment networks.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in enrollment analytics, admissions systems, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in independent schools, boarding schools, or other educational institutions strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enrollment strategies aligned with the academy’s goals.
• Lead student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment efforts to attract qualified domestic and international candidates.
• Manage the admissions pipeline from inquiry to enrollment.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, consultants, and recruitment partners.
• Identify new recruitment markets and opportunities, especially for international students.
• Analyze enrollment data, trends, and conversion rates to guide strategy.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, marketing, and student services for a coordinated process.
• Represent the academy at events, visits, and conferences.
• Develop recruitment initiatives highlighting Riverside’s educational model, military traditions, and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Data-driven decision-making

Recruitment analytics

Strategic planning

Job description

Riverside Military Academy | Gainesville, Georgia

Riverside Military Academy is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven EnrollmentManager to lead recruitment and enrollment initiatives and support the academy’s continued growth and long-term development.

Founded in 1907, Riverside Military Academy has a proud tradition of military education, academic achievement, leadership development, and character formation. As the academy enters its next chapter, we are looking for an experienced enrollment professional who can strengthen recruitment efforts, expand domestic and international outreach, and communicate the value of a Riverside education to prospective students and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enrollment strategies aligned with the academy’s institutional goals.
• Lead student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment efforts to attract qualified domestic and international candidates.
• Manage the admissions pipeline from initial inquiry and application through enrollment.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, educational consultants, and recruitment partners.
• Identify new recruitment markets and opportunities to expand the academy’s reach, particularly among international students.
• Analyze enrollment data, recruitment trends, and conversion rates to guide strategy and improve results.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, marketing, and student services to ensure a coordinated admissions process.
• Represent the academy at recruitment events, school visits, conferences, and other outreach opportunities.
• Develop effective recruitment initiatives that highlight Riverside’s distinctive educational model, military traditions, and commitment to leadership and character development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in enrollment management, admissions, student recruitment, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enrollment strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Experience managing recruitment pipelines and building effective domestic and international recruitment networks.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in enrollment analytics, admissions systems, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in independent schools, boarding schools, or other educational institutions strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of an established institution at an important stage of its development. The Enrollment Manager will play a key role in expanding Riverside Military Academy’s reach, strengthening its recruitment strategy, and attracting students who will benefit from its distinctive approach to education, leadership, and personal development.