Director of Enrollment Management - Mountain Academy

Position Purpose: Under minimal supervision, and in partnership with Heads of School, The Mountain Academy Director of Enrollment Management position oversees enrollment strategy including prospective pipeline, tuition management, admissions functions, and administering of the Tuition Assistance program for both the Jackson and Teton Valley campuses of TSS Mountain Academy. Using a data-driven approach with a focus on customer experience, the role is measured by successful recruitment and retention of mission appropriate families and students.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Education, Business or a related field requiredMaster's degree preferredProven experience in admissions, marketing or a related field, preferably in an independent schoolStrong understanding of early childhood through middle school educationStrategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-makingAbility to effectively communicate with internal and external constituentsExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsStrong organization skills and exceptional management of a personalized process for families, events, and general enrollment calendarDemonstrated experience leading high functioning teams towards a common missionWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements:Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditionsExpected to work evenings, weekends or overtime to support special programs/eventsAbility to drive a 15 passenger van or mini-busResponsibilities:Strategic Leadership & PlanningDevelop and implement a comprehensive enrollment management strategy aligned with the school's mission, values, and strategic planAnalyze enrollment trends and demographic data to inform decision-making and long-term planningServe as a thought partner to the Head of School and leadership team on enrollment, marketing, and retention strategiesAdmissionsLead the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring a welcoming and positive experience for all prospective familiesCollect and use enrollment data to guide enrollment effortsPlan and coordinate admission calendar events for Mountain Academy including open houses and toursRecruit, enroll and retain independent school studentsActively pursue Jackson and Teton Valley community opportunities to engage, educate and recruit familiesRepresent Mountain Academy in professional organizations related to independent school enrollment managementManage Admissions budgetSupport the Tuition Assistance processOversee timely and thoughtful communication with families throughout the admissions cycleStudent/Family Experience and RetentionManage re-enrollment processMonitor student and family satisfaction through surveys, interviews, and feedback sessions, addressing concerns proactivelyCoordinate opportunities for student and parent engagement in the admission processPartner with faculty, staff, and parent associations to support student and family retention initiativesFoster strong relationships with current families to promote word-of-mouth referrals and long-term engagementMarcom / Business SystemsLead ongoing Mountain Academy marketing and communications efforts with TSS team marketingCollaborate with MarCom team on recruitment marketing plans (ie. advertising, collateral, website, etc.)Collaborate with Registration/Business Systems Team on Salesforce related processes, builds and on-going maintenance to support enrollment activitiesAttend regular Mountain Academy leadership meetingsWork on key projects and priorities as determined through school leadership teamsTSS ResponsibilitiesEngages and collaborates across TSS program areas when possible.Proactively and positively shares the TSS mission and program structure with external stakeholdersCross markets TSS programs when opportunities arise