Director of Admissions: Admissions and Outreach

Acera School Acera School - Winchester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5963122

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Acera is an independent K-9 school where rigorous academics meet creativity and curiosity. We believe gifted students deserve to be challenged and learn according to their abilities and interests without a ceiling. Through individualized learning pathways, advanced math and science, and project-based learning, students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and discover their potential. We safeguard each child’s spirit and innate curiosity, helping gifted learners become their best selves and develop as the next generation of innovators, scientists, and leaders.

Acera seeks a proactive, systems- and relationship-oriented director for this new position, created to expand community outreach, recruit prospective students, and help the school reach its enrollment goals. This role requires a regular, active presence in the community-building relationships, developing referral partnerships, and bringing prospective families to Acera.

• Develop and implement annual recruitment and enrollment plans aligned with Acera’s enrollment goals, grade-level openings, and student fit.
• Build relationships with educational consultants, psychologists, pediatric professionals, preschool directors, educators, parent groups, libraries, and community organizations.
• Generate prospective-family interest and referrals through personal outreach, school fairs, professional gatherings, community events, and partner visits.
• Sustain referral relationships through consistent follow-up and opportunities to experience Acera.
• Use recruitment results and local market insights to identify opportunities and adjust outreach priorities.

• Respond promptly to inquiries, lead introductory conversations and campus tours, and explain Acera’s educational approach and admissions process.
• Partner with the Director of Admissions & Family Engagement to organize open houses, information sessions, and community recruitment events.
• Engage faculty, staff, and parent, student, and alumni-family ambassadors in recruitment.
• Maintain personal follow-up and coordinate transitions to applications, interviews, student visits, admissions review, and enrollment.
• Participate in parent interviews and admissions discussions as appropriate.

• Partner with the Deputy Director to plan and deliver admissions marketing through website content, newsletters, social media, and recruitment materials.
• Design and implement a social media plan to support recruitment and increase enrollment.
• Maintain a coordinated communications calendar and use digital channels to promote events and generate inquiries.

• Partner with the Director of Admissions and Family Engagement to ensure recruitment and enrollment plans are aligned and coordinated to achieve Acera’s enrollment goals.
• Establish and maintain operational processes that promote Acera School and support enrollment, including inquiry management, event coordination, referral tracking, timely follow-up, and transitions between admissions stages.
• Monitor and analyze enrollment trends throughout the recruitment cycle, using findings to assess progress, identify gaps, and adjust recruitment strategies.
• Maintain accurate records in Ravenna of prospective families, referral partners, outreach activities, and follow-up.
• Report on inquiries, applications, conversion…