Director of Enrollment

Position: Director of Enrollment

Position Status: Active

FTE: 100%

Agreement Dates: July 1 - June 30 Annually

Report to: Head of School

Department: Administrative

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Pay Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $150,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience

Overview:

San Francisco Day School seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative Director of Enrollment to lead the school into a new chapter under the new and dynamic leadership of Head of School, Dr. Racheal Adriko, for July 2025. The school is looking for an enrollment leader with a warm approach, who is a storyteller, collaborator, and devoted educator, who can lead with a strategic, data-driven approach to enrollment in the competitive landscape of San Francisco K-8 admissions.

For over 40 years, SF Day School has led the way in intentional, student-centered education in San Francisco and nationwide. Located in the heart of San Francisco, SF Day is one of the most selective co-educational schools in the Bay Area and the country, with a highly regarded name and reputation.

The Director of Enrollment is responsible for understanding the strategic and operational components of enrollment, the research necessary to inform decision-making, and overseeing student recruitment, financial aid, and re-enrollment efforts. The role will be new for SF Day; the Director of Admission has led enrollment. As SF Day shifts to a more strategic model, the Director of Enrollment will collaborate more closely with the finance, communications, and advancement teams. The Director of Enrollment oversees all facets of attracting, admitting, and retaining a qualified, diverse, and dynamic student body.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leads enrollment management, which includes admission, financial aid, and recruitment.
2. Strengthens and maintains a robust K-8 enrollment in a competitive landscape.
3. Sets annual enrollment and admission goals in accordance with the school’s mission to promote economic, racial, and ethnic diversity in the student body.
4. Collaborates with the CFO to implement policies and strategies for the school’s financial aid program.
5. Promotes and maintains a collaborative spirit among community members in enrollment efforts.
6. Utilizes data to inform decisions related to enrollment management and reports regularly on research and trends.
7. Manages an admission staff through effective leadership behaviors.
8. Works with the Marketing/Communication team to lead marketing efforts and develop strategic messaging.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
2. At least five years experience in a similar or related role.
3. Experience as an independent school leader or administrator.
4. Experience in marketing and communications.

Compensation

The salary range is $150,000-185,000. The final salary is based on experience relevant to the role and internal equity. SF Day provides a competitive total rewards package, featuring a 403(b) match, robust healthcare coverage, diverse additional benefits, and ample professional development opportunities.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit materials in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

1. A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
2. A current résumé;
3. Two writing samples;
4. Contact information for five professional references.

Materials are due by January 20, 2025.

Other Requirements

Per CA statutes, all School employees should be able to pass a Federal and State background check, provide a negative TB test, and maintain professional behavior during the period of employment.

Non-Discrimination Statement

At San Francisco Day School, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.