Director of Enrollment Management & Alumni Relations

Director Of Enrollment Management & Alumni Relations

Working at GISB means being part of a school community where every role actively contributes to the overall experience of our students and families. As a private, mission-driven institution, we place a strong emphasis on academic excellence, community, and relationships, with the goal of creating a school where students and families choose to join us and remain with us throughout their educational journey.

We value colleagues who take initiative, collaborate across teams, and engage with the life of the school. This can take many forms, from participating in events and supporting school development to contributing ideas and experiences that strengthen our community.

The Director of Enrollment Management & Alumni Relations serves as a key leader within the administrative team, responsible for the strategic growth and long-term sustainability of the School through enrollment management, admissions, recruitment, retention, alumni engagement, community outreach, and enrollment-focused events.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that combines strategic planning with day-to-day execution. The Director develops long-term enrollment strategies, analyzes market trends and enrollment data, builds community partnerships, and leads recruitment initiatives while also actively engaging with prospective families, coordinating admissions events, managing outreach activities, and creating exceptional experiences that convert interest into enrollment.

The Director oversees the complete family journey - from the first inquiry through enrollment, onboarding, retention, graduation, and alumni engagement. Working closely with the Head of Administration, Head of School, and Director of Communications & Advancement, the Director ensures that enrollment strategies, marketing initiatives, community outreach, and family engagement efforts work together to support sustainable enrollment growth.

The Director supervises the Admissions & International Student Program Manager and leads the School's enrollment operations, recruitment activities, Welcome Team, student and parent ambassador programs, alumni engagement, and community outreach initiatives. This role requires a relationship-driven leader, storyteller, and community builder who enjoys building partnerships, hosting events, engaging with families, and representing the School throughout the Greater Boston community while using data and strategic planning to drive enrollment decisions.

Responsibilities

Enrollment Strategy

• Develop and implement the School's comprehensive enrollment strategy
• Establish annual enrollment, retention, and recruitment goals.
• Analyze enrollment trends, demographic shifts, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
• Develop annual enrollment forecasts and capacity planning recommendations.
• Prepare enrollment reports, dashboards, and presentations for Leadership and the Board.
• Lead continuous improvement of admissions policies, procedures, and customer service standards.

Admissions & Enrollment Operations

• Oversee the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment and onboarding.
• Ensure timely, personalized communication with prospective families.
• Guide families through the admissions process and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Coordinate interviews, tours, classroom visits, placement assessments, and admissions decisions.
• Manage enrollment contracts and re-enrollment processes.
• Collaborate with academic leadership on admissions decisions and student placement.
• Oversee enrollment systems, applicant records, and admissions documentation.
• Ensure an exceptional experience for every prospective family.
• Serve on Financial Aid Committee

Enrollment Marketing

• Collaborate with the Director of Communications & Advancement to develop and execute enrollment marketing strategies.
• Identify target audiences and recommend recruitment priorities.
• Develop annual recruitment and yield plans.
• Monitor inquiry, application, tour, and enrollment conversion rates.
• Evaluate marketing effectiveness and recommend adjustments based on enrollment data.
• Ensure admissions messaging accurately reflects the School's mission,…