Dean of Enrollment Management - Limestone, United States - Maine School of Science and Mathematics

Description

We are looking for an energetic and creative admission professional to implement a strategic enrollment program at a unique boarding school setting. The Maine School of Science and Mathematics offers a rigorous academic curriculum and attracts students who are looking for a more challenging academic program within a supportive learning community. The dean of enrollment management will report directly to the executive director and serve on the School's Leadership Team at an exciting point in the School's history as we launch a new strategic plan.

Essential Job Functions :

• Lead and mentor the growth and success of the admission team to achieve the School's goal for enrollment of mission appropriate students.
• Oversee all enrollment activities of the School including growing the admission funnel (inquiries, applicants, yields), promoting student retention, and managing financial aid.
• Enthusiastically represent the School throughout the state, domestically, and internationally; including extensive state and some national and international travel.
• Foster strong relationships with prospective students and families, teachers and placement counselors throughout the state, educational consultants, and feeder programs.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual admission plan, build the departmental budget to meet that plan, and oversee the efforts of the admission office staff.
• Design systems for reliable enrollment data, complete data analysis, and present data-driven reporting for the School, the Board of Trustees, and the Department of Education and Legislature.
• To manage the re-enrollment of current students for the succeeding year.
• To oversee the network of parents, former parents and alumni to assist in the admissions program.
• Serve as a member of the School's Leadership Team
• Exemplify a culture of collaboration and collegiality and engage in the School's residential community.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the executive director.