Director of Enrollment Management

THE CHURCH FARM SCHOOL

1001 E. Lincoln Highway

Exton, PA  19341

 Please direct any inquiries to Resource Group 175, Mr. Adam Peichert  [adam.peichert@rg175.com]. Please enter the position’s title in the subject line of the email please.

 To apply for this opportunity, candidates should prepare a cover letter indicating passion for the position, resume of qualifications and experiences, names and contact information for five professional references, and a writing sample – preferably a philosophy statement. All materials should be submitted through RG175 here: https://rg175.com/current-searches  

Since 1918, The Church Farm School has been driven by its extraordinary mission to provide an affordable academic and residential opportunity to a diverse group of promising students; young men of ability and good character.  Located in Exton, PA, CFS offers a college preparatory education for 190 boys in a boarding/day environment for grades 9 through 12. Additional information about CFS can be found at www.gocfs.net 

 DESCRIPTION: 

The Church Farm School seeks a Director of Enrollment Management to oversee and advance the CFS Admission effort and Office functions. This is a prominent, full-time administrative position, serving on the school’s leadership team, reporting to the Head of School, while working closely with other colleagues to oversee recruitment, enrollment and overall student experience and success. 

Responsibilities include:

• Organization and oversight of the admission team and office including the systematic and efficient processing of inquiries and applications
• Effectively present the school to the greater local, national and international community
• Work directly with the Director of Marketing and Communications to successfully market the school to new and existing constituencies
• Regular and timely communication with candidates and families effectively inviting them into and moving them through the enrollment process;
• Interviewing candidates and their parents; arrangements for admission testing; securing of necessary student credentials (visa paperwork for international students); and timely communication of final decisions to the appropriate individuals
• Facilitate and lead the student success and marketing committee
• Ability and willingness to lead and support DEI initiatives
• Manage the re-enrollment of current students (attrition rate) for the succeeding year
• Maintain existing relationships with a continued effort to build new productive relationships with feeder schools and other organizations that work with those particular applicants CFS seeks to attract
• Creation and sound management of the enrollment budget, marketing materials, mailings and publications
• Organize and administer, with the Head of School, the school’s unique Financial Aid program
• Evaluate and redesign where appropriate all aspects of the enrollment and marketing effort to maintain a capacity enrollment of qualified students and a wait-list of qualified applicants
• Coordinate enrollment volunteers such as students, parents, former parents and alumni to assist in the enrollment effort
• Maintain and report relevant records and statistics on all aspects of the enrollment and re-enrollment program to the Head of School and Board of Directors
• Be prepared to travel extensively representing the school at various gatherings, fairs and conferences; locally, regionally and internationally
• Effective professional and pro-active participation as member of the Administrative Team assuming relevant duties as part of the administrative team and as assigned by the Head of School.