Director of Recruiting and Enrollment Management

Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, ME, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for the Director of Recruiting and Enrollment Management beginning June 1, 2024. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references with contact information as a single PDF document to DovetailED President Zac Lehman at . Please refrain from contacting the school directly.

Bridgton Academy Director of Recruiting and Enrollment Management Opportunity Statement: .

The Director of Recruiting and Enrollment Management plays a pivotal role within the educational landscape and is positioned at the heart of shaping the future of Bridgton Academy. Tasked with steering the Academy toward its enrollment goals, the Director is a member of the senior administrative team and a visionary leader. The ideal candidate possesses the responsibility of crafting strategies that open new avenues for admissions, ensuring Bridgton thrives through thoughtful recruitment and comprehensive enrollment management. Through their dedication and expertise, the Director of Recruiting & Enrollment Management is instrumental in forging paths that lead to immediate successes and sustained growth, securing Bridgton's legacy as "The Year That Makes THE Difference."

Bridgton Academy welcomes candidates who bring a fresh perspective to enrollment management, regardless of their experience in independent school admissions. The Director position calls for a creative problem solver who stands out as a thought leader, ready to innovate and guide the admissions process with insight and strategy.

• Develop and implement a strategic enrollment plan to differentiate the School's unique brand, while enhancing recruitment, retention, revenue generation, and constituent relations.
  
  
• Articulate the enrollment plan's goals, strategies, and tactics to the wider internal and external community.
  
  
• Provide strong leadership for the enrollment management team (admissions team and head coaches) through support, accountability, professional development, and fiscal administration.
  
  
• Lead all admissions functions which include providing an authentic and individualized campus visit program, coordinating all aspects of the
  enrollment process with prospective families, and ensuring a highly personalized experience to further drive successful recruitment efforts.
  
  
• Spearhead all admission-related events, both onsite, virtual, and offsite as part of overall recruitment efforts.
  
  
• Further develop the Academy's presence and position by building successful relationships with educational consultants, guidance counselors, and coaches in strategic market centers.
  
  
• Manage and oversee the school's annual financial aid budget, and execute the deployment of the school's financial aid resources in collaboration with the Head of School and CFO.
  
  
• Oversee collection, maintenance, and analysis of admission related data including inquiries, tours, applications, yield, and retention rates. Compile and disseminate data for institutional benchmarking purposes, make data-informed decisions, and report on longitudinal enrollment and financial aid trends.
  
  
• Advise the Head of School and the Board of Trustees on market trends to support programmatic development and choices to support enrollment goals.
  
  
• Participate in developing and implementing a productive and impactful enrollment marketing strategy across a variety of platforms.
  
  
• Articulate the school's unique mission and opportunities and represent the Academy at various regional, state, and national associations, when appropriate.