Director of Enrollment Management

Leadership Responsibilities and Opportunities 

Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the senior leadership team, the Director of Enrollment Management will be responsible for: 

Strategic Enrollment Leadership

● Develop and execute short- and long-term enrollment and retention strategies aligned with mission and institutional goals  

● Lead a multi-year enrollment plan grounded in data, trends, and capacity 

● Set enrollment goals that support economic, racial, and ethnic diversity 

Recruitment, Admissions, and Retention

● Oversee recruitment, admissions, re-enrollment, and retention from inquiry through enrollment 

● Lead tours, yield activities, and family engagement 

● Partner with academic leadership on applicant assessment and admission decisions 

Data, Analysis, and Systems 

● Maintain and analyze enrollment, retention, and financial aid data 

● Use tools such as DASL, EMA, and internal dashboards to inform decision-making 

● Support budget development through enrollment projections and modeling 

Collaboration and Community Engagement 

● Partner with Advancement on messaging, publications, and digital presence 

● Engage faculty and staff as partners in enrollment and retention 

● Support families through the financial aid process 

Team Leadership and Operations 

● Supervise the Registrar and manage admissions operations 

● Ensure enrollment practices reflect best practice, equity, and transparency 

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, and Leadership Attributes 

● Bachelor’s degree required 

● Prior admissions or independent school leadership experience 

● Montessori experience or demonstrated understanding preferred 

● Strong communication, relational, and organizational skills 

● Comfort with data, CRM systems, and enrollment technologies 

● Inclusive, collaborative leadership style grounded in DEI principles 

Above all, the successful candidate will be energized by Near North Montessori’s mission and motivated to help build a thriving, diverse, and sustainable school community. 

A complete, detailed job description is available to candidates upon their application for this position. 

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged PDF document, in the order listed:   

• EC Candidate Summary Sheet (you’ll be asked to make a copy upon opening)
• Letter of interest, addressed to the Head of School   
• Current résumé
• A list of five or more references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses)
• Disclosure Form (you’ll be asked to make a copy upon opening)

Please send applications and address inquiries to:  

George Sanderson, Partner, Educators Collaborative, gsanderson@educatorscollaborative.com 

Carol Santos, Partner, Educators Collaborative, csantos@educatorscollaborative.com  

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• EAP Program & Pet Insurance

• Flexible Paid Time off

• Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.