Director of Admissions and Enrollment (2026-2027)

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States

Position Title: Director of Admissions and Enrollment (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up to 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare studentsparticularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degreefor success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school communitythey represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 98% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them: 23% of our students qualify for special education services; 19% of our student body are English Language Learners.

Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organizationa staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competentare vital to our goals and mission. 

Position: Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Location: Boston, MA 

Start date: July, 2026

 

OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment position is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited about the prospect of playing an important, multi-faceted role in achieving Matchs mission by being an exceptional and relentless relationship-builder, community connector, and resource for families and students.

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment will be the face of Matchs student recruiting efforts, and will be responsible for shepherding students and families through the enrollment process. This work includes: encouraging and supporting families to complete the application; running Matchs admissions lottery; helping to orient students and families to the Match community; and making sure the student feels known, and excited to join the Match community as they walk through the schools doors on their first day at Match. The Director of Admissions and Enrollment will need to carefully track the outcome of every applicant and use that data to drive strategy in an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape. This is a hands-on role focused on providing top-notch customer service, and on deeply knowing the Match community.

An ideal candidate will be first and foremost a relentless advocate and community builder. Experience with school or non-profit administration, or teaching experience will be beneficial in this role as well.

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

The starting salary for this position is $95,172 and can be higher based on prior relevant work experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and enrollment strategy in partnership with the CEO.
• Develop and distribute marketing and recruitment materials for enrollment 
• Track and monitor budget spending; propose most effective use of available funding 
• Set and oversee yearly enrollment goals, metrics for success, and operational systems related to enrollment.
• Oversee the annual admissions lottery process and waitlists
• Monitor enrollment and the waitlist on an ongoing basis. Support the school campuses with enrolling new students through February of the school year and manage sustaining enrollment by continuing supplemental lotteries as needed. 
• Collaborate deeply with network and campus leaders on enrolled student retention efforts as an important driver for maintaining enrollment. Collaborative work includes: enrollment data and reporting, placement needs for multi-lingual learners and students with disabilities, and marketing/communication.
• Create community partnerships and/or attending events at local agencies to promote Match Charter Public School as an option for students and families.
• Attend charter and other recruiting fairs (sometimes at night and on weekends)
• Work to understand and know all three campuses to share relevant information with students and families.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for someone with the willingness to learn and be proactive. 

• Five or more years of full-time experience, preferably in schools or a community-based nonprofit organization.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently.
• A deeply held belief that all students can succeed.
• A do whatever it takes attitude in terms of meeting goals and the needs of students.
• Unwavering commitment to Matchs mission and commitment to equity and diversity.
• A proven ability to build relationships with students, staff, and referral sources and supporters.
• Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collect and use data to drive strategy and achieve goals.
• Strong technical problem solving skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to write and present information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work strategically and professionally under pressure.

ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION

Match Education () is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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