Admissions & Strategic Promotion Manager

The French American Academy

Englewood, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brand Marketing (Branding), CRM Integration, Campaigns, Ecosystems, Email Software, English Language, Finance, Financial Aid, Google Analytics, Health Plan Membership, Lead Management, Leadership, Logistics, Newsletter, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Program Planning, Project Tracking, Promotional Strategy, Sales, Sales Pipeline, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media, Systems Administration/Management, Trend Analysis, Website Management
LOCATION
Englewood, New Jersey
POSTED
30+ days ago

Admissions & Strategic Manager 


The Admissions & Strategic Promotion Manager is the primary driver of school growth and enrollment success.
This is a high-impact, results-oriented role combining direct sales—navigating prospective families through the sales journey to exceed enrollment targets—with strategic digital promotion via high-energy marketing and social media campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Promotion & Admissions 

  • Lead Management: Qualify and follow up on all website inquiries, managing the pipeline from initial contact to confirmed enrollment.

  • On-Site Engagement: Coordinate and lead school tours, Virtual Info Sessions, and Admissions meetings.

  • Events: Plan and execute major recruitment events, including Open Houses (logistics, reminder calls, program planning, and team briefing).

  • Family Retention: Collaborate with the Head of School to monitor returning families and implement initiatives to increase school attractiveness.

2. Marketing & Strategic Promotion

  • Content & Branding: Centralize the collection of photo/video content; create promotional materials (brochures, flyers, banners) and ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms.

  • Digital Ecosystem: Manage website updates, SEO strategy, and CRM integration, using Google Analytics to track and optimize performance.

  • Lead Nurturing: Design automated email "drip" campaigns and newsletters to engage prospective and returning families.

  • Event Leadership: Organize and lead promotional events and Open Houses to drive recruitment and community awareness.

  • Social Media: Oversee all social media platforms to increase brand awareness and community engagement.

3. Data, Reporting & Back-Office

  • Enrollment Tracking: Maintain the "Masterfile" and admissions folders; ensure all required documentation is collected and organized.

  • Systems Management: Manage the admissions through FACTS (application/enrollment packets) and Calendly for scheduling.

  • Reporting: Present weekly dashboards (trends, and enrollment numbers) to management and the Board.

  • Financial Aid Coordination: Synchronize with the finance department to ensure enrollment decisions align with financial aid allocations.


Required Qualifications

  • Sales & Lead Conversion Expertise

  • Creativity

  • Analytical Mindset

  • Digital Expertise

  • Flexibility & Adaptability

  • Communication & Soft Skills

  • Languages: Fluent English is required; French is a significant advantage.

About the Company

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The French American Academy