Director of Admissions & Enrollment

Overview

Director of Admissions & Enrollment at La Scuola International School, San Francisco, CA. The role leads Admissions and Enrollment across three campuses (Preschool through Grade
8) and reports to the Head of School or Director of Advancement. This strategic, hands-on leadership position develops and implements a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the school's mission, sustainability, and community belonging.

Start Date:

May 2026. Salary range:
Based on an annual salary of $135,000 - $170,000, commensurate with background and experience. Benefits and compensation include medical, vision, and dental coverage, employer-monted retirement plan (up to 5%), FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, long-term disability, EAP, world travel assistance, and other benefits. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.

Location:

San Francisco, CA.

Employer:

La Scuola International School. View more categories for context; apply on the website with sign-in as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership:
Embrace and communicate the school’s vision, mission, and values; possess knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP, and language immersion curricula; oversee admissions, recruitment, and retention; foster a diverse student body; design and execute a multi-year strategic enrollment plan aligned with the School’s Strategic Plan and financial sustainability; collaborate with Head of School and CFO; perform other duties as assigned.

• Admissions:
Manage inquiries, tours, interviews and events; coordinate assessments; guide families through the application process; establish clear systems and timelines; ensure timely handling of applications and communications; stay current with best practices in independent school admissions; collaborate with Division Heads and Student Support to ensure mission-aligned placements; provide a warm, personalized experience for families; partner with faculty for events and maintain program knowledge;

represent the school at admissions events.

• Retention, Community & Family Engagement:
Strengthen retention across divisions; coordinate onboarding to foster belonging; design family engagement strategies that support an inclusive community and long-term commitment.

• Marketing, Communications & External Relations:
Create and implement an enrollment vision; develop brand messaging and materials; coordinate with marketing to ensure timely communications; represent the school at admissions events and cultivate external partnerships across Bay Area institutions and networks.

• Financial Partnership & Sliding Scale Tuition:
Manage admissions budget, re-enrollment, and the Sliding Scale Tuition program; clearly communicate tuition policies and processes to families; use tuition assistance to support access and enrollment stability while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

• Data, Systems & Reporting:
Manage enrollment systems and data integrity; develop dashboards and annual reviews; analyze enrollment metrics and demographics to inform strategy; set up data collection processes and develop department goals and procedures in collaboration with leadership; maintain current trends and benchmarking.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience and demonstrated success in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in an independent school.

Desired Personal Qualities

• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize.

• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience using data to optimize admissions and enrollment processes; financial acumen.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Cultural competence and experience with international and multilingual communities preferred.

• High proficiency with technology, including Google Drive, enrollment management systems, and CRM platforms (e.g., Ravenna, Blackbaud).

• Discretion, judgment, and professionalism.

• Willingness to participate in school life, including events outside standard work hours.

How to Apply

& Additional Information

How to Apply:

Refer to the Employment Opportunities and apply online. Include a cover letter outlining your background and interest and a résumé as a first step. Be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. Finalists may meet with Human Resources and School Leadership, including the Head of School. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and provide documentation as required.

Final candidates will need to pass Criminal Justice Department and FBI fingerprint clearance, a physical exam, and provide a recent TB test and other immunization records.

Additional Information:
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