Associate Director of Enrollment

Job Description:

Associate Director of Enrollment Accountability

The individual in this position will report to the Director of Enrollment.

The individual in this position will be responsible for augmenting and elevating efficiencies with all aspects of the Thornton Academy recruitment and enrollment process, primarily focusing on international boarding. This position will assist with marketing and engagement efforts relating to enrollment in boarding, day, summer, and auxiliary programs.

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Outgoing personality
• Capacity to travel extensively, both within the United States and internationally
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including availability to work longer hours during the week and on weekends as needed
• Technology-proficient
• This position may have opportunities to work remotely or the opportunity to adopt a hybrid model. Any remote work would be at the discretion and /or approval of the Director of Enrollment

• Collaborate with the admissions team and manage all aspects of application and enrollment process in order to enroll qualified applicants, grades 6-12 (boarding), for admission to Thornton Academy.
• Travel domestically and internationally to recruit boarding students, and cultivate connections and maintain relationships with community members and international partner agents.
• Conduct admission interviews, both in-person and via virtual platforms (Zoom, Whats App, WeChat, etc.) for student applicants and their families.
• Lead campus tours and in-person admissions visits for prospective students, families, and partner consultants.
• Cooperate with the Admissions team on strategic planning and producing data‑backed reporting.
• Provide cross‑departmental strategic planning to gain efficiencies and a mutual understanding of each department's needs.
• Performing other duties as assigned to ensure the effectiveness of the Admissions Office and support the mission of the school.
• Adherence to strict standards of confidentiality regarding all information accumulated during the admissions process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Intercultural experience and knowledge
• Effective in problem‑solving and goal‑setting
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to function as a cooperative member of a team
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and good discretionary judgment
• Prior admissions and/or program recruitment experience
• Familiarity with independent schools (boarding school experience a plus)
• Data management/CRM experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Valid passport (at least six months)

• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Completed application form (available for download here)
• Three letters of reference, including contact information for each individual
• Copies of all post‑secondary transcripts
  • Unofficial/student‑issued transcripts are acceptable for initial application; official transcripts may be requested later.
• Evidence of a current criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate, required by state law

All materials should be submitted electronically to lisa.estabrook.

If electronic submission is not possible, papers may be mailed via USPS to:

Lisa Estabrook

Thornton Academy

438 Main Street

Saco, ME 04072

The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non‑discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, age, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital, veteran, or any other legally protected status.