Interim Director of Enrollment

Interim Director of Enrollment (Paternity Leave)

December 8, March 13, 2026

About Cascades Academy

Cascades Academy is an independent PK-12 day school with ~240 students located in the beautiful mountain town of Bend, Oregon.  The school was founded in 2003 and resides on an award-winning 45-acre campus located on the Deschutes River. The school's unique mission weaves challenging academics with experiential learning within an engaged, vibrant community.

Cascades Academy values employees who are committed to our mission, are prepared to engage fully in a learning community, and are excited to bring their authentic selves to work. Cascades Academy's culture is highly collaborative and puts what is best for students at the center of the work. Regularly named one of the
Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon
, our faculty and staff see each other as teammates and feel motivated to do their best work here. 

Cascades Academy strives to cultivate and maintain a supportive, inclusive community for all employees and actively promotes a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and are eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.

Position Summary

Cascades Academy seeks an Interim

Director of Enrollment

to lead the school's efforts during a twelve week paternity leave..

Specific responsibilities include:

• Articulating the school's mission, programs, and admissions policies to all prospective families.
• Managing the admissions process, including identifying prospective applicants; managing files and information concerning candidates; conducting and overseeing testing, interviewing and arranging student visits; notifying applicants of decisions; and directing the enrollment process.
• Partnering with Division Heads on effective retention efforts for current students.
• Working closely with the Head of School and Director of Business & Operations to administer tuition assistance awards.
• Advancing the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by demonstrating sensitivity to economic, cultural, and other issues present in the enrollment of a diverse student body.
• Monitoring and assessing admissions and enrollment data as it pertains to enrollment goals established by the Head of School and Board of Trustees.
• Overseeing admissions related events including open houses, information and experience nights.
• Overseeing enrollment management budgets.
• Communicating clearly, compassionately, and enthusiastically to all staff and prospective students.
• Embracing the senior leadership team cohort and collaborating on strategic initiatives.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in admissions in an independent school, be proponents of progressive education, and possess the following qualities:

• Extraordinary relational and emotional intelligence.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Appreciation and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence.
• Tech savviness (experience with Blackbaud, Clarity, Google Drive, MS Excel and Word)
• Proven success in a senior administrative role, preferably working with a board of trustees.
• Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, maturity, collaborative spirit, and a sense of humor.
• Independent school experience, preferably in admissions.

Position Details

Position Title: Interim Director of Enrollment (Paternity Leave)

Reports to: Head of School

Start Date: December 8, 2025. Additional request to  attend an admissions event on November 13

Salary:  DOE

Application Requirements:

To apply, please upload a resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference onto the school website employment portal.

 

No phone calls, please.

It is the policy of Cascades Academy to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable law. Specifically, employment opportunities are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their experience, aptitudes, abilities and training; advancement is and shall be based on the individual's achievement, performance, ability, attitude and potential for promotion.