Keys School Hiring for Director of Admission and Enrollment Job at Palo Alto, CA Full Time

SUMMARY
Founded in 1973, Keys School is a two-campus, grades K through 8 independent school in Palo Alto that not only upholds high academic standards for students but also nurtures the whole child. Because Keys School holds the developmental needs of students at its core, the school maintains an exceptional curricular program that celebrates the life of the mind. A visit to either campus will find: impassioned educators working to ensure that every student is seen, known, and valued in a supportive and dynamic learning environment; engaged, kind students who are critical thinkers, able-problem solvers, and nimble learners and leaders; and the preservation of the magic of childhood through an educational program that promotes wonder, inspiration, inquiry, and exploration.

Guided by its mission and respect for every child’s life experience, Keys School challenges students to develop a keen intellect and a generous spirit, to advocate for themselves and others, and to honor curiosity and reflection in an increasingly hurried world. Keys is seeking a director of admission and enrollment to develop and implement principles and practices that center equity, justice, and the social-emotional wellbeing of students. Funding exists to support participation in professional development and personal growth opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and professional associations.

For more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions.

www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/keys

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Deadline: February 21, 2022

Semifinal Round: Early March (remote)

Final Round: Week of March 21 (on-site)

Decision Announced: April 4, 2022

Start Date: July 1, 2022

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Work with the head of school and the leadership team to provide strategic leadership in an effort to strengthen admission initiatives and build an environment for sustained growth.

Regularly share admissions data and assessment with the head of school, the director of finance, the director of advancement, the director of communications, division heads, and the board of trustees when appropriate.

Manage the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment, with a special focus on outreach and yield strategies, particularly in relation to students from minoritized social groups.

Hire, train, and mentor admission colleagues, and work closely with support staff to ensure an exceptional experience for students and families as they engage in the admission process.

Track national and school-specific admission trends and analyze data to continuously improve recruitment, enrollment, and retention, particularly for students and families of color, LGBTQIA+ and working-class students and families.

Use the academic, athletics, and arts programming of the school, as well as its co-curricular and local community initiatives, to help promote the school and ensure prospective students and their families understand a Keys education.

Interview and assess interested students and their families seeking admission to Keys School, and make recommendations regarding admissibility based on a holistic review process.

Coordinate and manage financial assistance policies and programs.

Attend school fairs, visit and present at feeder schools, serve regularly on related local and national panels and committees, and attend other admissions events within public and independent school education.

Develop and maintain relationships with feeder schools, consultants, and current families to determine effective practices and significant areas of recruitment.

Submit reports to the head of school, director of finance, and board of trustees when required.

Commit to ongoing professional development, and maintain a presence for Keys at the annual National Association of Independent Schools and the NAIS People of Color conferences in addition to conferences and events hosted by the California Association of Independent Schools.

Partner with the school’s technology team to analyze website traffic and the effect of special recruitment initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

An understanding that the admission of a child to a school is also the enrollment of a family in the life of a school

A readiness to engage in the social-emotional development of students and educators, based in emotion science, and programs such as Responsive Classroom, YCEI (Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence), SELA (Social-Emotional Learning Assessment), and Bank Street’s ERP (Emotionally Responsive Practice), among others

Respect for the life of the child

The ability and desire to work across differences, both intellectually and socially

Joy and a respectful sense of humor

Compassion, integrity, and open-mindedness in all interactions

Collegiality, approachability, flexibility, and adaptability

An interest in and willingness to use new and different approaches to recruitment and enrollment

A commitment to using respectful, and gracious interpersonal and professional communication

A collaborative approach with all faculty and staff at the school

Outstanding communications skills in writing and public speaking

Exceptional organizational skills and impartial professional practices

Efficient and effective approaches to spending and deploying resources

Adept use of multimedia

Creative and unique approaches to the promotion of the school, recruitment, enrollment, and retention

ABILITIES AND WILLINGNESS

An ability to learn and manage all aspects of a K-8 admission cycle, which can be fast-paced and complex at times

A willingness to embrace, develop, and implement creative forms of financial assistance admission policies

A willingness to leverage data systems for managing, planning, and evaluating both the admission and enrollment processes

An ability to design and implement robust recruitment and sustained enrollment at an independent school, including: developing a blueprint to attract prospective students; managing an admission office; and establishing guidelines and requirements for recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students

TO APPLY

DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED. FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

For more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions.

www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/keys

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location