Enrollment Strategy Director - NYC Private School

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA and 401K benefits

Tuition remission (50%) for dependent-

Vacation and sick days per NY state

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Kennedy International School in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Director of Enrollment Management to lead admissions, enrollment, and retention. This senior role reports to the Head of School and collaborates with leadership, academics, and Marketing to shape a data-informed enrollment strategy for a multilingual private school.

The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, strong leadership, and a track record of driving growth in private or international school settings, with an August 2027

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

French (desirable)

Job description

Kennedy International School in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Director of Enrollment Management to lead admissions, enrollment, and retention. This senior role reports to the Head of School and collaborates with leadership, academics, and Marketing to shape a data-informed enrollment strategy for a multilingual private school.

The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, strong leadership, and a track record of driving growth in private or international school settings, with an August 2027