Posted: 10-Mar-26
Location: Corona del Mar, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $115,000-$145,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Harbor Day School seeks an experienced Director of Admission and Enrollment to lead its admission office. The Director of Admission and Enrollment reports to the Head of School and sits on the school’s leadership team.
Ideal candidates will have several years of admissions experience in independent schools. They will understand and champion the value of an independent school education, especially the K-8 model. They will also have excellent communication skills that allow them to inspire families to consider Harbor Day School for their children. They will find challenge and excitement in building a student body at Harbor Day School that can both benefit from and bring benefit to the school community. As the Director of Admission and Enrollment at Harbor Day School, they will uphold and update the admission office and policies for the school, as necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Skills:
Setting admission and enrollment goals and strategies to achieve those goals;
Exceptional communications, including public speaking and writing;
All aspects of financial aid;
Data collection and evaluation;
Marketing and outreach, including media and event planning, and use of automatic email flows;
Creating collegial and beneficial relationships with peers at feeder schools, fellow schools, exmission schools, and relevant non-profit organizations;
Interacting with and assessing the academic capabilities of children aged four through thirteen;
Forming and leading committees, such as the admission and financial aid committees;
Creating admission and retention reports;
Enrollment and re-enrollment;
The Harbor Day School community loves its school. The Director of Admission and Enrollment is expected to act and be seen as a leader and steward of the school. The Director of Admission and Enrollment should be a champion of the K-8 independent school model.
Harbor Day is an independent, co-educational school for kindergarten through eighth grade that provides an academically challenging, well-balanced education in a nurturing, family-centered environment. Our traditional, yet innovative, curriculum develops eager, confident learners who think creatively and work collaboratively. Developing self-reliance, building strong moral character, and encouraging social responsibility are hallmarks of a Harbor Day education.
Harbor Day School is committed to helping its professionals grow both personally and professionally through mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity to work collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues in meaningful ways.
Harbor Day School is the first independent school in Orange County. Located in Corona del Mar, Harbor Day School is ideally situated between UC Irvine and the Pacific Ocean. Harbor Day School is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required;
Effective leadership qualities;
Efficient working style;
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed;
Ability to travel to conferences and retreats occasionally;
Experience with Google Suite, Finalsite, and Blackbaud products;
Collaborative co-worker
