Director of Enrollment Management

Start Date: Open Until Filled

12-Month Administrator position

Post Date: June 26, 2025

THE CHURCH FARM SCHOOL

1001 E. Lincoln Highway

Exton, PA  19341

Apply by letter to the address above (Attn: Human Resources) or by email: hr@gocfs.net.

Include by separate attachments:

• your cover letter,
• resume of qualifications and experiences, and
• names and contact information for three professional references.

Please enter the position in the email subject line.

Why choose Church Farm School for your next career opportunity?

When you join our team, you will work with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our mission – to prepare a diverse group of boys with academic ability and good character to lead productive and fulfilling lives by making a college preparatory education financially accessible. The Church Farm School is an independent boarding and day school for boys in grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition. Church Farm School was founded in 1918 and is in Exton, PA. Additional information about CFS can be found at www.gocfs.net.

DESCRIPTION: 

The Church Farm School seeks a Director of Enrollment Management to oversee and advance the CFS Admissions strategy and implementation. This is a prominent, full-time administrative position, serving on the school’s leadership team and reporting to the Head of School, while working closely with other colleagues to oversee student recruitment, enrollment, retention and overall student experience and success. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enrollment Management and Admissions Leadership

• Develop an enrollment strategy in alignment with CFS strategic plan; evaluate and redesign the enrollment and marketing process to ensure capacity enrollment and waitlists of qualified applicants.
• Oversee the Admissions team and office, ensuring efficient processing of inquiries and applications.
• Communicate regularly and promptly with candidates and families to guide them through the enrollment process.
• Conduct interviews with prospective students and parents; coordinate admission testing and secure necessary credentials (e.g., visa paperwork for international students).
• Manage re-enrollment of current students and monitor attrition rates.
• Maintain and report enrollment and re-enrollment statistics to the Head of School and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate enrollment volunteers, including students, parents, alumni and former parents.

Admissions Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to promote the school to new and existing audiences.
• Develop and manage the enrollment marketing budget, materials, mailings and publications.
• Represent the school effectively to local, national and international audiences in alignment with enrollment strategy.

Relationship Building and Community Outreach

• Maintain and cultivate relationships with feeder schools and relevant organizations to attract targeted applicants.
• In partnership with Associate Head of School, develop a middle school-age, boarding school preparatory program to develop a pipeline of students well-positioned for success in a residential high school environment.
• Travel extensively to represent the school at fairs, conferences and other relevant events locally, regionally and internationally.

Financial Aid

• Lead and administer the school’s Financial Aid program in collaboration with the Head of School ensuring program is managed in a fiscally responsible manner.

Committee and Team Participation

• Lead the admissions selection process.
• Facilitate and lead the Student Development and Marketing Committee.
• Actively participate on the Administrative Team and take on duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of admissions/ enrollment management leadership experience
• 3+ years of admissions/enrollment management in a residential school
• Experience managing a budget based on institutional goals and a need-based financial aid program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours in the admissions cycle and to meet administrative needs in a residential, college preparatory school setting
• Experience with digital marketing and online recruiting methodologies
• Experience with Blackbaud, Finalsite or similar software and database management

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic thinker with ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver outcomes
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and build consensus across diverse teams
• High personal integrity, discretion and a commitment to transparency and accountability
• Mission-aligned with a passion for boys’ education and the values of Church Farm School
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in both practice and philosophy
• Highly organized, proactive and solutions-oriented

Church Farm School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Church Farm School welcomes and celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About The Church Farm School

St. Mary’s Academy, located in Englewood, Colorado is Metro Denver’s premier Catholic, independent school offering rigorous academics in its co-ed lower and middle schools, and its high school for girls. St. Mary’s Academy offers a safe, yet innovative program that embraces all student backgrounds, and fosters character and moral development from Preschool to Graduation. St. Mary’s Academy is a close community where faculty and staff serve as role models for the students in accordance with a mission to foster excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The qualities of a strong work ethic, desire for personal growth, and commitment to life-long learning that St. Mary’s Academy expects of students are likewise an expectation for faculty and staff. Each day, too, is an opportunity to live the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect. St. Mary’s Academy is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to their profession and to the well-being and life of the St. Mary’s Academy community. St. Mary's Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, mar...ital status, national or ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, or religion. This policy applies to all areas of student concerns: educational policies, admission policies (historically high school admission is open to women only), scholarship, and grant-in-aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs as well as employee/personnel concerns. St. Mary's Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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