Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Commonwealth Academy, in Alexandria, VA, has partnered with IndySchool Consultancy to find the next Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management to begin July 2026 or sooner.

To Apply:

Please reach out to Kim Cooper at for more information or with questions.

Preferred consideration will be given to candidates who apply via the link or contact Kim directly.

Overview

The Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management oversees and directs the admissions and tuition assistance programs to achieve the school's enrollment goals and support the school's mission and vision by sharing its unique story with its constituents. The Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management is a member of the Leadership Team and plays an integral role in promoting and elevating the school's brand, maintaining excellent records that allow the school to make data-informed decisions.

Duties

• First and foremost, the successful candidate will need to embrace the Commonwealth Academy mission and values and have an affinity for children who learn differently.
• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Provide strategic leadership and manage all aspects of the admissions and tuition assistance programs, from inquiry to enrollment to retention, in accordance with school policies, administrative rules and regulations, and best practices as set forth by NAIS, VAIS, AISGW, and EMA.
• Collaborate with the Office of Communications and Community Engagement and the other two members of the Leadership Team to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan that increases inquiries and applications from qualified applicants.
• Meet with prospective families to articulate the school's mission, culture, programs, and value-add proposition, and apprise their willingness and commitment to partner effectively with the school.
• Oversee all aspects of the admissions process, including communications, visits, tours, and admissions committees.
• Develop and manage mission-appropriate tuition assistance. Evaluate continually and redesign where appropriate all aspects of the admissions and financial aid programs to maintain capacity enrollment of qualified students.
• Stay current on trends in independent school admissions, financial aid, and retention, including economic and demographic shifts that could impact admissions and enrollment.
• Maintain statistical reports on all aspects of enrollment trends, market demand, and demographic analysis, and report on such matters to school constituencies as appropriate.
• Oversee all aspects of retention in collaboration with the Division Heads and other members of the Leadership Team.
• Manage special events related to recruitment and retention.
• Oversee parent and student admissions volunteer support.
• Develop and manage the admissions budget.
• Take an active role in professional activities, and attend relevant professional fairs, meetings, and conferences.
• Visit area schools to develop collaborative relationships with other admissions offices

Qualifications

• Understanding of Learning Differences
• Cultural Competence & Sensitivity
• Data Analysis & Decision-Making
• Power Skills (Emotional Intelligence)
• Relationship Building
• Effective Communication
• Adaptive Problem-Solving
• Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance Acumen
• Admissions Acumen
• Drive & Ambition
• Independence & Initiative
• Proven experience in education administration or university admissions with a track record of successful recruiting campaigns.
• Exceptional public speaking skills demonstrated through presentations, workshops, or community engagement events.
• Strong background in working directly with students—advising, mentoring, or teaching—fostering positive educational experiences.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while maintaining a collaborative approach across departments.

For More Information:

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person