Director of Admissions & Enrollment

Company Description

Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School – the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Italian language immersion school in the world – serves over 460 students in the Bay Area with two San Francisco campuses (Preschool - Grade
8), one in Silicon Valley (Preschool - Grade
3), and a campus opening in the 2026-27 school year in Milan, Italy.

At La Scuola International School, we believe our complex, interconnected society demands a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy. We uniquely blend the most uplifting ideas in education, guiding students to become leaders of their own learning from preschool through the eighth grade, across multiple campuses.

La Scuola is an International School and a globally‑minded community. Our families come from a wide range of backgrounds and speak more than 34 different languages, and the breadth of that global community is the foundation of our school experience. With their ability to see things through others’ eyes, La Scuola students see beyond the boundaries of right and wrong to understand nuance, appreciate empathy, and lead towards a more open, connected world.

Our frameworks, approaches and methods leverage all that is known globally about teaching, learning, and child development. That includes the International Baccalaureate, the Reggio Emilia approach, Singapore Math, Science of Reading Research, Writing Workshop and Polyanna, a renowned racial literacy program, among others.

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La Scuola International School seeks an experienced, strategic, relationship‑driven Director to lead Admissions and Enrollment across three campuses, Preschool through Grade
8. Reporting to the Head of School or Director of Advancement, this critical role will be charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive admissions strategy that supports and expands the school’s mission, sustainability and commitment to community and belonging.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring direct, hands‑on execution of key admissions functions and strategic growth initiatives. The Director partners closely with the Head of School, Chief Financial Officer, and other departments to ensure a cohesive, data‑informed approach to recruitment, retention, and tuition assistance. As a senior leader and ambassador, the Director represents La Scuola with warmth, professionalism, and integrity across the independent school landscape.

• Embrace, embody and clearly communicate the vision, mission and values of La Scuola.
• Possess a rich and intimate knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP, and language immersion curriculums.
• Oversee all aspects of admissions including engaging recruitment, admission and retention of a diverse, qualified and dynamic student body.
• Foster a diverse Preschool through Grade 8 student body based on socio‑economic factors, race & ethnicity, family structure, and other markers.
• Lead the design and execution of a multi‑year strategic enrollment plan aligned with the School’s Strategic Plan and financial sustainability goals. Ensure full and robust enrollment across the school at all times; goals will be defined in collaboration with the Head of School and CFO.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Manage key admissions processes including responding to inquiries, conducting tours, interviews and other events, coordinating assessments, and guiding families through the application process.
• Establish and maintain clear systems, timelines, and ethical decision‐making protocols and processes for application review and admissions decisions.
• Ensure systematic, timely and efficient handling of applications, acceptances and all related communication with families.
• Stay abreast of recent trends and best practices in admissions and enrollment management in independent schools and universities.
• Partner closely with Division Heads and Student Support Group to ensure mission‑aligned student placement decisions.
• Ensure a warm, responsive, and highly…