Director of International Admissions and Enrollment Management

## Description

Director of International Admissions and Enrollment Management

Classification: Exempt

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Reports To: President

Department: Admissions

Work Year: 12 Months

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# Position Summary

The Director of International Admissions and Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership for all aspects of student recruitment, enrollment, international admissions, and student retention in support of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's Catholic, Dominican mission. This position develops and executes a comprehensive enrollment strategy that attracts, enrolls, and retains mission-aligned students while ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the Academy's day and boarding programs.

As one of the school's primary ambassadors, the Director cultivates meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, educational consultants, feeder schools, alumnae, community partners, and international organizations. The Director collaborates closely with the President, Academic Affairs, Student Life, Residential Life, Advancement, Strategic Communications & Marketing, Financial Aid, and the Business Office to provide an exceptional enrollment experience from inquiry through graduation.

The Director serves as a member of the School Leadership Team and advises the President on enrollment strategy, demographic trends, market conditions, enrollment forecasting, and long-term institutional growth.

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# Essential Duties and Responsibilities

## Strategic Enrollment Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligned with the Academy's mission, strategic plan, and long-term enrollment goals.
• Establish annual enrollment objectives for day and boarding programs and monitor progress through measurable performance indicators.
• Analyze enrollment trends, demographic data, competitor activity, and market conditions to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Develop enrollment forecasts and provide strategic recommendations to the President and Board of Directors.
• Utilize enrollment data and predictive analytics to improve recruitment, yield, retention, and overall enrollment performance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President regarding enrollment planning and institutional growth.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen enrollment sustainability while maintaining the Academy's mission and educational excellence.

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## Admissions Operations

• Direct all aspects of the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment for day and boarding applicants.
• Lead the Admissions Committee and facilitate mission-centered admissions decisions.
• Ensure a welcoming, personalized, and high-quality admissions experience for prospective students and families.
• Develop and maintain admissions policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee applicant review, admissions decisions, enrollment contracts, and waitlist management.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of admissions records and enrollment data.

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## Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Develop innovative recruitment strategies that increase awareness and strengthen the Academy's visibility locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with feeder schools, pastors, educational consultants, community organizations, and prospective families.
• Represent Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy at recruitment events, school fairs, conferences, parish events, and community functions.
• Plan and oversee a comprehensive annual calendar of admissions events, including Open House, Information Nights, Preview Days, campus tours, receptions, virtual events, and admitted student programs.
• Recruit, train, and support student, parent, faculty, staff, and alumnae ambassadors to assist with admissions initiatives.

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## International & Boarding Enrollment

• Develop and execute a comprehensive international student recruitment strategy aligned with institutional enrollment goals.
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions Team for Grades 9–12 to align international recruitment priorities with overall admissions planning, policies, and yield strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with secondary schools, recruitment agents, educational consultants, and strategic partner organizations worldwide.
• Represent Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy at international recruitment fairs, school visits, educational conferences, agent training events, and other recruitment opportunities.
• Manage the admissions process for international applicants from inquiry through enrollment in collaboration with the Admissions Team.
• Collaborate with Residential Life, Student Services, Academic Affairs, Strategic Communications & Marketing, Financial Aid, and the Business Office to ensure a seamless transition for newly enrolled international and boarding students.
• Support compliance with applicable U.S. immigration regulations, including F-1 visa requirements, SEVIS reporting, and related documentation.
• Establish annual international enrollment targets, monitor performance metrics, evaluate market effectiveness, and provide regular reports and recommendations to the President.
• Identify emerging international markets and enrollment opportunities that strengthen the Academy's global presence.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support recruitment initiatives, establish strategic partnerships, and expand the Academy's global enrollment. Domestic and international travel is expected approximately 6–8 weeks annually, with additional travel as institutional priorities require.

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## Student Retention

• Lead school-wide student retention initiatives in collaboration with school leadership.
• Analyze retention data and identify trends impacting enrollment.
• Facilitate regular retention meetings to support student success and persistence.