Responsibilities

• Enrollment Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-year enrollment strategy; analyze trends, referral sources, and market opportunities; and collaborate with senior leadership to align admissions goals with program capacity and resources.
• Admissions Oversight: Lead a high-touch, mission-aligned admissions process from inquiry through enrollment. Partner with clinical, educational, and residential teams to assess student fit and ensure accurate communication of offerings and eligibility.
• Outreach & Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with educational consultants, placement professionals, and public school/special education teams. Represent the school at conferences and professional events.
• Marketing & Brand: Provide strategic oversight of marketing initiatives (digital, print, web) to ensure messaging clearly reflects the school's mission, outcomes, and differentiators.
• Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supervise admissions staff as applicable; serve as a thought partner to leadership on market positioning, growth strategy, and cross-departmental alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (education, special education, nonprofit leadership, business, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, marketing, or outreach—preferably in: Special education Independent or private schools Residential programs Human services or disability-focused organizations
• Demonstrated success in building referral relationships and external partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Must pass background checks (no felonies, abuse, assault, or neglect convictions) and drug screen.

Preferred

• Experience engaging with school systems, consultants, or public funding placements is highly desirable.