Director of Enrollment

JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Enrollment

Nashville Christian School, in partnership with parents, strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving, nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We, Nashville Christian School, believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, that Jesus Christ is God’s son, and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us.

We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals, develops strong character, and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School, established by members of the churches of Christ, centers its entire program on Christian principles.

• Act as a Christ-centered professional who reflects humility, integrity, and care in daily interactions, modeling Christ’s love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential.
• Consistently model and reinforce the mission and values of Nashville Christian School through daily interactions and decision-making.
• Demonstrate a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, including active involvement in a local church, and a lifestyle that reflects Christian values both on and off campus.
• Support and model the core beliefs of Nashville Christian School, demonstrating professionalism in dress, conduct, and attitude.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with all members of the school community.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion at all times.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff.

Nashville Christian School is in a season of intentional growth. The Director of Enrollment will play a pivotal role in expanding our mission-aligned community, strengthening our PK3–12 pipeline, and positioning NCS as the premier Christian school choice in the Greater Nashville area.

The Director of Enrollment serves as the strategic leader of enrollment at Nashville Christian School, guiding all efforts related to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and retention for grades PK3–12. This role is responsible for the full enrollment journey, from a family’s first introduction to NCS through graduation, ensuring that each step reflects who we are as a school. The Director works to build a strong, mission-aligned community of families while supporting the school's long-term health and growth.

This position reports directly to the Head of School and works in close partnership with the CFO, Director of Communications, and Heads of Schools.

In the first year, the Director of Enrollment will be expected to: establish baseline enrollment and retention benchmarks, build relationships with feeder schools and community partners, optimize the inquiry-to-enrollment conversion process, and present a multi-year enrollment growth strategy to school leadership.

• Lead and execute a comprehensive PK3–12 enrollment strategy
• Own enrollment and retention goals across all divisions
• Oversee the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment
• Partner with the CFO and assistant director to administer and steward a financial aid budget, ensuring awards are aligned with enrollment goals, mission fit, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with prospective families and the broader community.
• Lead and develop the enrollment team with clarity and accountability.
• Strengthen retention through a consistent and relational family experience.
• Utilize data and systems to support strong decision-making and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field required (master’s degree preferred).
• Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, or a related field, preferably within an independent or Christian school setting.
• Strong understanding of enrollment strategy, growth management, and financial aid.
• Proficiency with enrollment and student information systems (FACTS/RENWEB) and Google.

• Ability…