Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $100K-120K per year

Aidans mission is to help children realize their full potential and become independent,self-motivated, personally and socially responsible citizens of the world. We do this by following theprinciples of Montessori education and by cultivating a community centered on curiosity, respect,humanity, and peace. We embrace diversity, striving to maintain an inclusive, equitableenvironment, where every individual feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Position Summary
At Aidan Montessori School, we believe that changing the world for the better begins inthe classroom. We can create a more open, innovative, and just society by educatingchildren into adults who can overcome obstacles, communicate persuasively, lead withvision, adapt with agility, and care for their community.

As Washington, DCs oldest Montessori schooland one of the oldest in the nationAidanis both a home for families seeking a child-focused education and a leader in the broaderMontessori movement. Serving children ages 18 months through grade 6, Aidan preparesstudents to grow into:

• Curious thinkers, empowered to wonder, question, and follow their inspiration.
• Creative Explorers, approaching the world with a lets go find out mentality.
• Compassionate problem-solvers, driven to seek solutions for their community.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management joinsa dynamic administrative team who work collaboratively to engage with families in theWashington, DC metropolitan area who are committed to a high quality Montessorieducation.

The Director of Admissions manages all aspects of enrollment including:

• Conduct all inquiry intake, interviews, and acceptances of prospective families,tracking students from intake through enrollment and beyond;
• Manage Open House and all admissions events;
• Participate in events for admissions officers, independent school and area fairs;
• Work with communications department to manage advertising and outreach forschool recruitment;
• Manage a database of prospective families and accept and re-enroll families usingFinalsite EMS;
• Provide strategic analysis of enrollment patterns and trends to administration andboard;
• Cultivate an open door for parents to share concerns and questions;
• Coordinate closely with faculty for student recruitment, transitions & placement;
• Support the outplacement of graduate students and occasional outplacement forongoing families;
• Actively meet with families for re-enrollment recruitment and retention;
• Serve on the financial aid committee;
• Participate in exit interviews of families graduating, leaving, or moving away;
• Ability or willingness to collaborate with the Advancement Office.

Required Qualifications

• Superb written and verbal communication skills;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in independent schools or a Montessori inspired learningenvironment ;
• Masters degree preferred, but not required;
• An understanding of independent school admissions;
• Understanding of Montessori pedagogy or desire to learn;
• Knowledge of database management, experience with Finalsite EMS preferred;
• Willingness to work hard and be part of a team with a common mission;
  

Aidan Montessori School does not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity,national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender expression. Applicantsfrom underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be evaluated as received.