Director of Enrollment

Director of Enrollment Job Description

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Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) is seeking a visionary, mission-driven, and results-oriented Director of Enrollment to serve as a key member of the school’s Leadership Team. This senior leadership position will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive enrollment, marketing, retention, and community engagement strategy designed to advance the school’s mission and long-term growth objectives. CCCS is entering a significant season of opportunity.

The school has established a vision for future campus expansion and increased impact throughout Contra Costa County. Achieving this vision requires sustained enrollment growth, strong family retention, enhanced community awareness, and strategic relationship development. The Director of Enrollment will strengthen the school’s brand visibility and reputation throughout the region; develop systems and strategies that support future advancement and capital campaign efforts;

and build a culture of enrollment ownership across faculty, staff, parents, alumni, churches, and community partners. The Director will oversee Admissions and Marketing functions while serving as a strategic advisor to the Head of School regarding enrollment forecasting, demographic trends, growth opportunities, and long-range planning.

The Director of Enrollment must possess a vibrant personal faith and a profound dedication to the philosophy of Christian education. Essential to this role is the ability to authentically advocate for CCCS’s mission, vision, and core values while fostering deep connections with prospective families, alumni, and community partners. As the chief architect of the school’s growth strategy, the Director serves as a senior leader reporting to the Head of School and supervising the Admissions and Marketing team.

Key areas of oversight include Enrollment Management and Admissions, comprehensive Marketing and Brand Communications, and robust Retention and Community Outreach initiatives. Furthermore, this position drives strategic growth through enrollment forecasting, partnership development, and advancement support, ensuring the school’s long‑term sustainability and regional impact.

• Leadership Background:
  At least 5 years of increasing responsibility in enrollment, business development, sales, or marketing leadership.
• Growth Achievement: A history of meeting and exceeding specific, data-driven growth objectives and scaling organizational impact.
• Systems & Financial Oversight:
  Expert ability to design strategic plans and operational systems while managing budgets and analyzing ROI.
• Technical Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in CRM platforms and enrollment management software to optimize the recruitment funnel.
• Communication Mastery:
  Superior skills in public speaking, professional writing, and articulating a compelling vision to diverse audiences.

• Educational Context:
  Experience with in Christian or independent school environments, specifically in admissions or advancement.
• Donor & Team Leadership:
  Proven success in capital campaigns, fundraising, and managing high-performing marketing or admissions teams.
• Academic Credentials:
  Bachelor’s degree is required, though a Master’s degree is highly desirable.

• Strategic Vision:
  Skillfully balancing long‑term expansion goals with immediate operational targets.
  Relational Connectivity: A natural ability to build authentic partnerships with families, churches, and community stakeholders.
• Analytical Rigor:
  Leveraging demographic…