Director of Enrollment and Community Engagement

Kingsminster School Ponte Vedra
Founding Director of Enrollment and Community Engagement

Position:
Full-time, primarily on-site |

Location:

Ponte Vedra / Jacksonville, Florida |

Reports To:

Founding Executive Director |

Start Date:

no later than August 2026

Kingsminster Ponte Vedra, an independent K‑8 Christian school opening in August 2027, seeks an exceptional Founding Director of Enrollment and Community Engagement to serve as a key leader during the school’s founding launch phase. This is a rare opportunity to help build a mission‑driven independent school from the ground up. As the school’s primary admissions and enrollment leader, you will play a central role in cultivating relationships with prospective families, communicating the mission, vision, and distinctives of the school, helping achieve the school’s founding enrollment goals—including a target opening enrollment of approximately 250 students—and establishing Kingsminster’s presence throughout Ponte Vedra and greater Jacksonville.

• Enrollment Leadership and Admissions Strategy
  • Lead and manage the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment and matriculation.
  • Serve as the primary guide and point of contact for prospective families throughout the admissions journey, building trust through clear communication, responsiveness, and professionalism.
  • Chair the Admission Committee and oversee communication with families regarding admissions decisions.
  • Conduct tours, informational meetings, and family conversations that clearly and compellingly communicate the mission, vision, and educational distinctives of Kingsminster.
  • Develop strong relationships with prospective families and provide thoughtful guidance as they discern the right educational fit for their children.
  • Ensure timely follow‑up and consistent communication with prospective families throughout each stage of the admissions process.
  • Maintain accurate and timely admissions records within the school’s CRM system, ensuring consistent documentation and communication throughout the admissions process.
  • Track admissions data, enrollment trends, and movement throughout the admissions funnel to support strategic decision‑making and enrollment goals.
  • Partner closely with the Founding Executive Director and marketing support teams to execute enrollment strategies and achieve enrollment benchmarks.
  • Help develop and refine admissions systems, workflows, and processes appropriate for a growing launch‑phase school.
• Community Engagement and School Visibility
  • Help cultivate and engage a community of founding families who will serve as ambassadors, advocates, and culture builders during the launch of the school.
  • Serve as a visible, credible, and relational representative of Kingsminster throughout the Ponte Vedra and greater Jacksonville communities.
  • Build and cultivate relationships with local churches, preschools, community organizations, and prospective families to strengthen awareness of and trust in the school.
  • Help develop strategic community partnerships and referral networks that support long‑term enrollment growth and institutional visibility.
  • Coordinate and support admissions events, open houses, information sessions, and community gatherings with professionalism, warmth, and strong attention to detail.
  • Represent Kingsminster consistently and effectively at community events, school meetings, and prospective family engagements.
• Mission Alignment and Family Partnership
  • Clearly and compellingly communicate the mission, vision, educational philosophy, and culture of Kingsminster to prospective families.
  • Help families understand the distinctive value of Christ‑centered, whole‑child education and how it shapes the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and relational formation of students.
  • Build authentic and trusting relationships with families while helping them thoughtfully discern alignment with the mission and values of the school.
  • Represent Kingsminster with warmth, professionalism, discernment, and institutional integrity in all interactions with prospective and current families.
• Strategic Collaboration
  • Collaborate closely with the Founding Executive Director,…