Job Description
As a national thought leader in deeper learning, Harlem Village Academies is distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate. HVA is a community of PK-12 schools, a college support program, and a graduate school, the Deeper Learning Institute, where teachers earn a master's and certification.
The unique deeper learning model at HVA focuses on student independence, critical thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins, and ranks at the very top of charter schools. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.
The Opportunity
The Director of Enrollment at Harlem Village Academies will assist with ensuring full enrollment of all campuses through their use of data. This is a great opportunity for an analytical thinker who can build strong connections within our community and is excited about giving students access to a free world-class education. You'll be responsible for activities that produce applicants and support families with registration.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment strategy that aligns with HVA's goals, including recruitment, retention, and community engagement initiatives
Lead the enrollment team, providing direction, support, and continuous professional development to ensure high-quality service to families and outcomes
Create and execute outreach campaigns to promote HVA, including canvassing, external event attendance, and developing relationships with partner schools
Collaborate with external vendors and internal marketing and communications team to strategize and launch digital, traditional media, and mailing campaigns throughout the enrollment life cycle
Foster relationships with prospective families, community partners, and school leaders to improve enrollment outcomes
Ensure compliance with admissions, enrollment, and withdrawal policies through close partnership with the operations and data teams
Perform other duties as needed to support broader enrollment team initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in PK-12 enrollment with progressive leadership responsibilities and a proven track record of implementing successful enrollment strategies
Strong project manager with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create and maintain exceptional enrollment systems
Highly developed relational leadership skills, including the ability to develop and manage teams and build relationships across school and network leadership
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity and a passion for building systems and structures from scratch
Experience managing large and complex datasets and synthesizing information to drive strategic decision making
An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement
Excellent team player, with willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes
Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills in tackling organizational challenges
Tremendous organizational skills and attention to detail
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000 -$135,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.
Organizational Culture
Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence, and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.
Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The unique deeper learning model at HVA focuses on student independence, critical thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins, and ranks at the very top of charter schools. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.
The Opportunity
The Director of Enrollment at Harlem Village Academies will assist with ensuring full enrollment of all campuses through their use of data. This is a great opportunity for an analytical thinker who can build strong connections within our community and is excited about giving students access to a free world-class education. You'll be responsible for activities that produce applicants and support families with registration.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment strategy that aligns with HVA's goals, including recruitment, retention, and community engagement initiatives
Lead the enrollment team, providing direction, support, and continuous professional development to ensure high-quality service to families and outcomes
Create and execute outreach campaigns to promote HVA, including canvassing, external event attendance, and developing relationships with partner schools
Collaborate with external vendors and internal marketing and communications team to strategize and launch digital, traditional media, and mailing campaigns throughout the enrollment life cycle
Foster relationships with prospective families, community partners, and school leaders to improve enrollment outcomes
Ensure compliance with admissions, enrollment, and withdrawal policies through close partnership with the operations and data teams
Perform other duties as needed to support broader enrollment team initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in PK-12 enrollment with progressive leadership responsibilities and a proven track record of implementing successful enrollment strategies
Strong project manager with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create and maintain exceptional enrollment systems
Highly developed relational leadership skills, including the ability to develop and manage teams and build relationships across school and network leadership
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in ambiguity and a passion for building systems and structures from scratch
Experience managing large and complex datasets and synthesizing information to drive strategic decision making
An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement
Excellent team player, with willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes
Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills in tackling organizational challenges
Tremendous organizational skills and attention to detail
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000 -$135,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.
Organizational Culture
Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence, and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.
Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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