Director II Strategic Enrollment

Director II Strategic Enrollment

Reports to: Executive Director Innovation & School Improvement Grade 405 239 Days Salary: $97,569 - $117,552 FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: The Director of Strategic Enrollment builds, deploys, manages, supports, and monitors enrollment programs and systems. Accelerates and streamlines enrollment procedures, simplifying the process and increasing access to educational opportunities for families.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with campus and District Service Center personnel to evaluate enrollment progress and seat availability.
• Assists with refinement of enrollment projections with transfer and program application information, utilizing the data to drive staffing allocations.
• Monitors developing District, campus, and program enrollment and transfer data for improvement of overall student achievement, family experience, and District Service Center efficacy.
• Provides leadership with notice of changes in leading indicators.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive monitoring and visualization plan for alignment of District enrollment measures with campus and program seat availability to achieve increased customer satisfaction and student academic outcomes.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates existing enrollment programs; makes recommendations and develops strategies for continuous improvement, implementation, and execution.
• Exercises proactive leadership in promoting the District's vision and mission.
• Supports the District data reporting processes.
• Collaborates with Division of Technology staff and other District Service Center personnel to prepare and transfer data to the District data warehouse, web-portal, ADQ file server, or other appropriate areas.
• Responds to appropriate internal and external ad hoc report and data requests.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Provides regular updates of enrollment program activities and services to appropriate audiences. Collaborates with departments to coordinate, implement, and evaluate enrollment programs that support the needs of all families and student populations. Facilitates and encourages stakeholder dialogue and communication to ensure broad engagement, support, and understanding of enrollment opportunities and processes with both internal and external partners. Provides community engagement and enrollment support opportunities to ensure equity and access to programming for all students. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and stays informed of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Safety

Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Personal Work Relationships: All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of best practices in project management and program evaluation, including strategic planning, resource allocation, data management techniques, and coordination of resources. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education, data privacy, budget, and programs. Knowledge of evaluation systems, human resource administration, and strategic compensation plans. Knowledge of best practices in data management including collecting, monitoring, and reporting of data. Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make actionable recommendations. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing complex and/or technical data. Skill in written and oral communications including interacting effectively with all levels of district service center and campus staff, as well as public inquiries. Ability to prepare publications, documents, reports, and communication materials for mass distribution. Ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret data, in order to summarize for technical and non-technical employees, as well as, senior management. Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support, develop, implement the strategic plan across the District. Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature. Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues. Ability to use application software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and process professional documents. Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with campus employees, community, and stakeholders. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance, and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards Tools/Equipment Used

Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.

Posture

Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion

Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment

Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.

Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Mental Demands

Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university required; Major in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or Research and Data Analytics preferred. Certification/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification, Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification, Project Management Certificate, Data Analytics Certificate; or related credential preferred. Experience: 5 years progressively responsible experience in district strategy, school improvement, project management, or campus leadership required. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.