Director of Admissions & Outreach

Director of Admissions & Outreach

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

The Director of Admissions and Outreach leads the development, implementation and execution of admissions and recruitment strategies of prospective students and families. The Admissions and Outreach Director is a motivated and creative leader has ability to attract and retain new high-quality students into our community. The Admissions and Outreach Director ensures the school and SABIS® brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and execution of ISM’s admissions strategies which includes outreach for lead generation.
• Oversee student recruitment team efforts ensuring organizational alignment.
• Grow community partnerships and strategic business relationships to enhance school awareness and increase local interest.
• Partner with the International Student Coordinator to achieve an optimal dormitory residence enrollment.
• Develop processes that support applicants and interested visitors in all stages of the interest/application process.
• Oversee the communication path to enhance the generation, nurture and enrollment of leads.
• Perform direct market and customer research and outreach collaboratively with the Deputy Director and Executive Director.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing to create collateral materials that support recruitment, enrollment and retention efforts of new and current students.
• Prepare and present forecasting including competitive analysis with designed proposals to increase enrollment and interest as well as conversion numbers.
• Represent the School and its interests at both internal and external events.
• Plan and execute professional, high-quality, high-yielding recruitment events.
• Train front office and admissions staff on processes and procedures, as well as branding & messaging for optimal engagement.
• Lead the activities of Recruitment and Enrollment (planning and scheduling) for students at ISM.
• Foster a collaborative, fun & engaging work environment.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Marketing, Communications, Public Relations and/or related field
• At least 2 years' experience leading a minimum of 1-position with oversight/management responsibilities.
• At least 1 year at a private primary or secondary school with admissions duties.
• Successful history of lead generation and development.
• Advanced negotiation and persuasive communication skills.
• Awareness of state and federal laws, with ability to remain up to date on requirements.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate self within a 30-mile radius of school.
• Must be willing to fluctuate schedule or be flexible to achieve agreed upon goals and/or metrics.

The International School of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Employment Requirements:

Candidates must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, state and/or federal education and certification requirements, successful completion of criminal background and reference checks, and skills testing if required for the position.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® and its network of schools in the United States uses the criteria of merit, qualifications, and abilities to determine hiring decisions and promotions within the organization. SABIS^® does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.