Director of Enrollment

Director of Enrollment – Friends School of Portland

Friends School of Portland is seeking an Enrollment Director starting on July 1, 2026. This 32‑hour per week, part‑time, year‑round position focuses on growing the school’s enrollment and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive experience for families.

The Enrollment Director manages and oversees all aspects of admissions as a member of a dynamic administrative team and faculty community. The candidate will have enthusiasm for progressive and whole‑child education, a commitment to furthering the school’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging goals, and will convey this enthusiasm to the greater community and prospective families. The role balances multiple priorities, sets and meets deadlines, and involves extensive social interactions.

• Recruitment and Outreach
  • Serve as the welcoming public face for prospective families; lead campus tours, shadow days, and family conversations
  • Mobilize and coach parent ambassadors; design referral and word‑of‑mouth initiatives
  • Organize and lead admission and retention events (both in‑person and virtual)
• Admissions Operations
  • Oversee the full admissions process – leading families from inquiry through enrollment and onboarding
  • Coordinate admissions assessments with learning strategist and grade‑level teams
  • Communicate admissions decisions with professionalism and care
  • Establish the admissions and enrollment calendar, including application timeline and retention events
  • Support financial aid and admissions committees; ensure transparent, timely processes
• Retention and Family Experience
  • Co‑lead re‑enrollment planning and timelines
  • Monitor attrition risk and initiate proactive outreach
  • Partner with Director of Studies and Student Support to address transition points
  • Track parent feedback
• Data Reporting and Systems
  • Keep statistics/records on all admissions/enrollment activities to analyze shifts in interest
  • Manage applications and enrollment through FACTS Student Information System
  • Contribute to monthly board reports with actionable insights on pipeline health
  • Maintain admissions dashboard with response times and follow‑ups
• Marketing and Communication
  • Collaborate with Development Director on communications and marketing related to enrollment, recruitment, and retention
  • Contribute to storytelling that reflects Friends School’s mission
  • Craft regular admissions newsletters and revise admissions materials
  • Coordinate with Development Director for all‑school, all‑community newsletters, social media, and wider marketing strategies
  • Continue DEIB work to understand and draw conclusions on how FSP can best support and retain families from diverse backgrounds

• Commitment to the values of Friends School of Portland
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills with children, parents, staff, and the wider community
• Capacity for strategic, data‑driven planning
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through; ability to balance competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Team player with ability to work with cross‑functional partnerships
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Bachelors and/or Masters in Education or related field. Experience working in a school in an admissions capacity.

Friends School of Portland is an independent preschool through 8th‑grade school grounded in Quaker faith and practice. The school embraces the Quaker belief in the unique worth of each individual and seeks students from diverse ethnic, economic, and family backgrounds. In small, multi‑age classes and in after‑school and summer programs, the school nurtures children’s unfolding development as curious, creative, and compassionate world citizens.

32 hours per week, plus benefits: health insurance, short‑term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) match. Salary range: $52,000 – $60,000 per year.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation by Wednesday, February 11 to Jenni Casas at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).