Senior Enrollment Forecasting and Strategy Director

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education is hiring a Senior Director of Forecasting and Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Student Enrollment (OSE) to lead systemwide enrollment projections, capacity planning, and policy implementation. The role directs major research initiatives, provides strategic guidance to senior leadership, and coordinates cross‑agency research across NYCPS.

The ideal candidate will oversee enrollment forecasting, develop analytic reports and dashboards, and collaborate

Responsibilities

• Direct the annual development of systemwide enrollment projections for NYCPS schools by grade and funding category using statistical models, historical analyses, and emerging enrollment trends.
• Evaluate forecasting methodologies and model performance and recommend improvements to projection processes and analytical approaches.
• Lead cross functional planning and forecasting efforts with partner offices across NYCPS, ensuring alignment on methodologies, assumptions, timelines, and implementation.
• Develop analytical reports, dashboards, presentations, and decision support tools to inform school, district, and central office planning.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding enrollment policy implementation, capacity planning, and equity of access considerations.
• Oversee the development of seat availability analyses and enrollment management systems supporting ongoing admissions and over the counter enrollment.
• Direct the development and refinement of District 75 enrollment projection methodologies in collaboration with agency partners.
• Plan and direct research initiatives related to enrollment trends, school capacity, admissions outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead analytical work supporting implementation of state class size requirements, including modeling scenarios, evaluating impacts, and developing evidence based recommendations.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to research and analytical staff and coordinate work across multiple functional teams.
• Represent OSE in internal and external meetings, working groups, and research collaborations related to enrollment, planning, and policy implementation.
• Collaborate on the design, analysis, and implementation of admissions systems enhancements, including the integration of District 75 admissions into MySchools.
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic analyses to NYCPS leadership and other stakeholders.

Job description

New York City Department of Education is hiring a Senior Director of Forecasting and Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Student Enrollment (OSE) to lead systemwide enrollment projections, capacity planning, and policy implementation. The role directs major research initiatives, provides strategic guidance to senior leadership, and coordinates cross‑agency research across NYCPS.

The ideal candidate will oversee enrollment forecasting, develop analytic reports and dashboards, and collaborate