Director of Admissions of independent non-profit high school in South Florida

Oxbridge Academy, a non-profit, independent grade 9-12 school in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking a Director of Admissions who will play a lead role in ensuring that Oxbridge continues to identify and attract mission appropriate students. This opportunity calls for an experienced and entrepreneurial admissions professional who is excited by the opportunity to continue to grow a talented 515 student grade 9-12 student body.

Oxbridge Academy was founded in 2011 by William I. Koch, CEO and founder of Oxbow Carbon. Mr. Koch graduated from Culver Military Academy in Indiana before earning his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from M.I.T. Mr. Koch’s father also attended M.I.T. thanks to the support of a generous benefactor. In a sense, Oxbridge Academy represents a grateful son’s effort to “pay it forward” in two primary ways. Oxbridge provided the region with the unique and exceptional high school educational experience it needed. Oxbridge also offers an outstanding financial aid program to open this opportunity to a diversity of students, with 43% of current students receiving some form of financial aid.

Job Summary 

• As an integral member of the senior administrative team, the Director is the lead ambassador for the school and provides leadership and strategic direction on issues related to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, including retention and financial aid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
 

• Responsible for overall day-to-day operations of the Office of Admissions, management of the entire admission staff, and oversee and create the admission budget.
• Works as part of the Advancement Team, which includes the Office of Communications and Office of Development, to strategically plan and execute for growth.
• Collaborate with the Office of Communications on marketing materials, mailings and publications relating to admissions.
• Present the school to prospective students and parents, as well as consultants, agencies and other schools.
• Manage efficient handling of applications and communication with perspective students and their parents; interviews with prospective students and their parents; secure necessary student credentials; communicate final decisions to the appropriate individuals.
• Advise and consult with the Head of School on all aspects of admissions.
• Develop new programs and initiatives to attract and retain qualified students.
• Represent the school at various gatherings to various groups including alumni, students, families, community leaders, businesses, donors, and board members.
• Evaluate and continually redesign all aspects of the admission program with the goal of maintaining a capacity enrollment of qualified students and a wait-list of qualified applicants.
• Keep relevant statistics on all aspects of the admission and re-enrollment program and ensure the Head of School is regularly updated on enrollment issues.
• Remain informed of demographic trends and use market research to identify new target markets, better penetrate existing markets, and inform strategic decision-making.

Qualification Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in independent school admissions required.
• Experience as a director of admissions strongly preferred.
• Ability to maximize technological tools for information and database management to reflect, project and forecast enrollment opportunities.
• Work history that includes speaking publicly on behalf of an organization to large audiences and in intimate settings.
• Must be a team player and possess superior communication, interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills, high energy, flexibility, warmth, and a sense of humor.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with and motivating volunteers and staff members.

Time Commitment

• 12-month full-time exempt employee. Position starts July 1, 2019.

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.

To Apply Interested Candidates Should Submit

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this exciting position and why you are an optimal fit, including your approaches to strengthening the pipeline for perspective students.
• 3 references with name, email, phone number and title/nature of working relationship
• Application submission screening and interviews will be completed on a rolling basis until filled.
• Oxbridge Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
• Oxbridge Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.