Director of Enrollment Management

JOB TITLE: Director of Enrollment Management

REPORTS TO: Head of School

POSITIONS STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $140,000 - $150,000 Annually

START DATE: Summer 2026

To apply please email Karen Whitaker (karen.whitaker@carneysandoe.com) & Jennifer Wong Christensen (jennifer.christensen@carneysandoe.com) and submit all of the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• ​​Two writing samples, such as a parent/guardian communication, newsletter, open house speech, blog, or article;
• The contact information for five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission)

About Marin Primary & Middle School:

Marin Primary & Middle School (MPMS) is an independent, coeducational preschool through eighth grade located in Larkspur, California. We believe the strongest learning environments are built on deep connections - between students, teachers, and ideas. At MPMS, every child is known, valued, and encouraged to explore with curiosity and courage. Guided by our mission to inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and empower students to make a difference, we nurture a community where connection is our greatest strength.

Overview:

MP&MS seeks a Director of Enrollment Management to lead a highly responsive, relationship-driven enrollment program that will deliver an exceptional admissions experience. In partnership with a deeply committed leadership team, the Director of Enrollment Management will play a central role in ensuring that enrollment and retention policies are fully aligned with the school's mission and long-term sustainability. The Director will lead a comprehensive enrollment plan, build strong community pipelines, and position the school for continued strength in a dynamic and competitive landscape.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement strategic enrollment outreach; expand and diversify the school's enrollment pipeline and cultivate relationships with feeder schools and other community organizations.
• Collaborate with a supportive and aligned leadership team; provide thought partnership, respectful interrogation of existing programming and systems, and creative imagining of how the school can continue to evolve.
• Leverage a dedicated community; bring a collaborative spirit to enrollment work and develop systems to effectively and efficiently employ the wisdom, enthusiasm, and talents of the community
• Strengthen the bridge from preschool to kindergarten; bring renewed focus to enrolling families already familiar with the school into kindergarten and the grades beyond.
• Focus on retention; work closely with faculty and leadership to understand enrolled students' experiences and ensure strong reenrollment across the divisions.
• Strengthen research and data analysis; research demographics and related enrollment trends to anticipate, understand, and address changes and challenges.
• Assess and refine programming; assess current programming-tours, open houses, panels-to ensure they are meeting the needs and interests of prospective students and their families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in admissions, enrollment, or related leadership roles, preferably in independent schools
• Dynamic and engaging public speaking and communication skills-including close listening- with the ability to "read a room" and adapt accordingly
• Genuine curiosity about the school, its programs, students' and families' experiences and ability to hear and share what is learned
• Highly responsive and attentive to prospective students and their families, colleagues, and community members
• Strong organizational, communication, and data-informed decision-making skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of preschool-8th grade education
• Experience with enrollment or CRM systems
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, customer experience, and community engagement
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across departments and divisions
• Cultural competency and commitment to building an inclusive school community
• Strategic thinker and creative problem-solver who understands how their work connects to and impacts the broader school community and mission
• Innovative, creative, and energetic spirit and workstyle
• A commitment to confidentiality and good judgment on sensitive matters
• Eagerness and joy in engaging with and connecting to a PS to 8th grade community

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

• For the ADA, the "Primary Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions.
• Work is normally performed in a typical work environment, with typical school noise and other disruptions.
• Both sitting and standing are required during a regular workday.
• Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to turn, bend, and reach.
• Ability to move oneself around the campus.
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• The position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing.

To apply please email Karen Whitaker (karen.whitaker@carneysandoe.com) & Jennifer Wong Christensen (jennifer.christensen@carneysandoe.com) and submit all of the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• ​​Two writing samples, such as a parent/guardian communication, newsletter, open house speech, blog, or article;
• The contact information for five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission)

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal employment opportunity based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities and for employees who request accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.