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Director of Enrollment - Marshall School, Duluth, MN

Posted on 2025-06-04 9:42:17 AM

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https://www.marshallschool.org/about/employment<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marshallschool.org%2Fabout%2Femployment&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Caec681f88ca142a64d7b08dda375ff75%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638846449374487711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UfFKxQGUzYIZrcBhKVLgfJi6WNXwTBe%2FMvcMonPMNOU%3D&reserved=0> Director of Enrollment Position Overview Marshall School seeks a dynamic and mission-driven leader to serve as our Director of Enrollment. This is a key leadership role responsible for advancing the school&#8217;s strategic goals through the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of a talented and diverse student body. The Director of Enrollment will help shape and communicate the school&#8217;s value proposition, cultivate relationships with families and community partners, and ensure a seamless, student-centered admissions experience that reflects the heart of a Marshall education. The Director of Enrollment is a collaborative member of the administrative team and plays a vital role in shaping the future of the school by leading enrollment strategy with vision, warmth, and integrity. ________________________________ Primary Responsibilities Strategic Enrollment Leadership * Design and implement forward-thinking recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies that align with Marshall&#8217;s mission, values, and long-term vision. * Serve as a visible and enthusiastic ambassador of the school to prospective families, educational consultants, feeder schools, and the broader community. * Supervise and support the admissions team to ensure an inclusive, personalized, and mission-aligned experience for all applicant families. * Lead efforts to track enrollment trends, assess yield and retention data, and generate regular reports for the Head of School and Board of Trustees. * Partner with the CFO to model tuition, financial aid strategy, and enrollment projections. * Collaborate with division heads to assess enrollment needs by grade level and to align messaging with academic programming. Operational Excellence * Oversee all operational aspects of admissions including application processing, family communication, visit programming, and onboarding of new students. * Manage the admissions budget and maintain stewardship of the school&#8217;s enrollment systems and data (e.g., Veracross or equivalent). * Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, equity, and clarity in the admissions process. * Identify and implement technology-driven best practices for digital outreach, communication, and data analysis. * Research and employee best practices in the field of enrollment management. Global Recruitment & Community Engagement * Lead the recruitment of international students and serve as the school&#8217;s primary liaison with international partners and agencies. * Support the issuance of student visas by working directly with Homeland Security and maintaining SEVIS compliance. * Represent the school at fairs, conferences, and partner schools&#8212;domestically and abroad. * Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, international recruiters, and domestic outreach partners. * Partner with Advancement colleagues to help identify and cultivate prospective donors within the admissions pipeline. ________________________________ The Ideal Candidate Marshall School is looking for a leader who brings both strategic vision and relational strength to the admissions process. The ideal candidate will: * Be a warm and compelling storyteller who can communicate the power and promise of a Marshall education. * Be a data-informed strategist with an eye for growth and sustainability. * Be a culturally competent, equity-focused professional committed to expanding access and fostering belonging. * Thrive in both collaborative and independent work settings, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. * Be excited to represent Marshall across communities&#8212;locally, nationally, and internationally. ________________________________ Qualifications * Bachelor&#8217;s degree required; Master&#8217;s degree preferred. * 5+ years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or related fields (Independent School or Higher Ed experience preferred). * Proven leadership in team management, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. * Strong verbal and written communication skills; adept at public speaking and relational outreach. * Technologically proficient with experience managing CRM/admissions systems (e.g., Veracross, DigiStorm, etc.). * Ability and willingness to travel and to occasionally work evenings and weekends. Target Salary * $80,000 - $100,000
https://www.marshallschool.org/about/employment

Director of Enrollment

Position Overview

Marshall School seeks a dynamic and mission-driven leader to serve as our Director of Enrollment. This is a key leadership role responsible for advancing the school’s strategic goals through the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of a talented and diverse student body. The Director of Enrollment will help shape and communicate the school’s value proposition, cultivate relationships with families and community partners, and ensure a seamless, student-centered admissions experience that reflects the heart of a Marshall education.

The Director of Enrollment is a collaborative member of the administrative team and plays a vital role in shaping the future of the school by leading enrollment strategy with vision, warmth, and integrity.


Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Enrollment Leadership

  • Design and implement forward-thinking recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies that align with Marshall’s mission, values, and long-term vision.

  • Serve as a visible and enthusiastic ambassador of the school to prospective families, educational consultants, feeder schools, and the broader community.

  • Supervise and support the admissions team to ensure an inclusive, personalized, and mission-aligned experience for all applicant families.

  • Lead efforts to track enrollment trends, assess yield and retention data, and generate regular reports for the Head of School and Board of Trustees.

  • Partner with the CFO to model tuition, financial aid strategy, and enrollment projections.

  • Collaborate with division heads to assess enrollment needs by grade level and to align messaging with academic programming.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee all operational aspects of admissions including application processing, family communication, visit programming, and onboarding of new students.

  • Manage the admissions budget and maintain stewardship of the school’s enrollment systems and data (e.g., Veracross or equivalent).

  • Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, equity, and clarity in the admissions process.

  • Identify and implement technology-driven best practices for digital outreach, communication, and data analysis.

  • Research and employee best practices in the field of enrollment management.

Global Recruitment & Community Engagement

  • Lead the recruitment of international students and serve as the school’s primary liaison with international partners and agencies.

  • Support the issuance of student visas by working directly with Homeland Security and maintaining SEVIS compliance.

  • Represent the school at fairs, conferences, and partner schools—domestically and abroad.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, international recruiters, and domestic outreach partners.

  • Partner with Advancement colleagues to help identify and cultivate prospective donors within the admissions pipeline.


The Ideal Candidate

Marshall School is looking for a leader who brings both strategic vision and relational strength to the admissions process. The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a warm and compelling storyteller who can communicate the power and promise of a Marshall education.

  • Be a data-informed strategist with an eye for growth and sustainability.

  • Be a culturally competent, equity-focused professional committed to expanding access and fostering belonging.

  • Thrive in both collaborative and independent work settings, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

  • Be excited to represent Marshall across communities—locally, nationally, and internationally.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or related fields (Independent School or Higher Ed experience preferred).

  • Proven leadership in team management, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; adept at public speaking and relational outreach.

  • Technologically proficient with experience managing CRM/admissions systems (e.g., Veracross, DigiStorm, etc.).

  • Ability and willingness to travel and to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Target Salary

  • $80,000 - $100,000