Director of Enrollment Management

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Company: Sycamore School
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Job Summary
The Director of Enrollment Management is an essential part of the Administrative Leadership Team and is responsible for developing and implementing forward-thinking admission standards, policies, and procedures in order to attract, enroll, and retain a student population consistent with Sycamore’s mission.


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Understands the mission, culture, and climate of the school and the broader educational environment
  • Fosters high ethical standards, integrity, and respect
  • Chairs the Admissions Committee
  • Supervises the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
  • Articulates and communicates admission standards
  • Manages recruitment, enrollment, and retention of all students
  • Engages in research (analyzing data that affect enrollment)
  • Conducts prospective parent tours
  • Formulates enrollment projections for budgeting purposes
  • Manages screening and testing for all applicants
  • Coordinates all admissions events
  • Works closely with the CFO regarding financial aid
  • Tracks enrollment statistics, maintains class lists, and prepares monthly reports for the Board of Trustees
  • Manages the budget for the Office of Enrollment Management
  • Works closely with the Coordinator of Marketing, Communications, and Publications on all types marketing materials related to admissions in order to develop a strategy for coherent branding and marketing
  • Develops a strategic recruitment and communication plan to reach targeted audiences; is sensitive to economic, cultural, and other issues present in the enrollment of a diverse student body
  • Initiates regular community outreach efforts
  • Serves on committees as requested by the Head of School
  • Complies with NAIS and ISACS standards


Knowledge, Skills, Characteristics, and Abilities
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
  • High energy
  • Critical and creative thinking skills
  • Participation in ongoing professional development
  • Willingness to engage in all aspects of the Sycamore community
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn about gifted children and gifted education


Credentials and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Five or more years of experience in independent schools, preferably in admissions
  • Proven success in a senior administrative role
  • Experience with software systems that support recruitment and enrollment
Qualified applicants should email a cover letter, a current resume, salary history, and the names of five references with contact information to:

Julie Szolek-Van Valkenburgh, HR Coordinator at svv.julie@sycamoreschool.org