Director of Enrollment and Marketing

Huntsville, AL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive enrollment strategy and admissions operations at a Montessori school, aligning branding, recruitment, retention, and data analytics.

  • Own enrollment planning, pipeline management, and family interviews across admissions funnel.
  • Must-have: Proficiency with CRM systems and SIS.
  • Standout: DEIJ framework experience shaping unbiased admissions decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Enrollment Planning: Develop and execute strategies to meet enrollment targets, tracking trends and managing the admissions funnel.
  • Marketing & Branding: Promote the school through digital marketing, social media, content creation, and targeted ads.
  • Admissions Management: Oversee recruitment, inquiry management, family interviews, student visit days, tours, open houses, and student onboarding.
  • Retention & Financial Aid: Work with leadership on retention strategies and manage the tuition assistance process.
  • Data Analysis: Use CRM systems and data tools to monitor, report on, and improve enrollment efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms, student information systems, and graphic design software.
  • Ability to work competently from a DEIJ framework and incorporate reflective practice to counter implicit bias in the admissions process.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to collaborate with families, children, teachers, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred

  • Experience in Montessori education and willingness to promote the philosophy.
  • Experience in admissions, enrollment management, or marketing, preferably within independent schools.
  • Strong storytelling ability to convey school value and build relationships with prospective families.
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Montessori School of Huntsville

The Montessori School of Huntsville educates children to prepare them for a life of purpose, integrity, and academic accomplishment. We develop independent learners, critical thinkers, and tomorrow’s leaders. Programs offered 18 months through 6th grade.

Founded in 1965
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
20 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20%
Direct
62.6%
Referral
5.3%
Social
10.9%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20