School Director

Primrose School

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This leader is highly strategic, results-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing big-picture thinking with decisive action. The Executive Director is responsible for driving overall school success, with a strong emphasis on enrollment growth, family experience, and operational excellence.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMinnetonka, MN

    Description

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Competitive salary
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Training & development
    • Vision insurance

    School Director: Primrose School of Minnetonka

    The Executive Director is responsible for driving overall school success, with a strong emphasis on enrollment growth, family experience, and operational excellence. This leader is highly strategic, results-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing big-picture thinking with decisive action.

    Key Responsibilities: Enrollment Growth & Business Development

    • Own and drive enrollment strategy, ensuring consistent pipeline growth and full classroom capacity
    • Lead tours with confidence and urgency, converting prospects into enrolled families
    • Analyze enrollment trends and adjust strategies quickly to meet targets
    • Partner with marketing to execute local campaigns, community outreach, and lead generation initiatives
    • Deliver measurable, short-term results while building sustainable long-term growth

    Family Experience & Communication

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and current families
    • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, building trust and strong relationships with parents
    • Proactively address concerns, resolve issues quickly, and maintain high satisfaction levels
    • Ensure a warm, engaging, and professional school culture

    Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making

    • Think strategically and proactively about school growth, staffing, programming, and market positioning
    • Make quick, confident decisions in real-time situations
    • Anticipate challenges and pivot effectively to keep operations running smoothly
    • Lead with a balance of vision and execution

    Financial & Operational Management

    • Manage and optimize school budget, including labor, expenses, and revenue targets
    • Use data to drive business decisions and improve profitability
    • Ensure operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards
    • Hold team accountable to performance metrics

    Marketing & Community Presence

    • Execute and adapt local marketing strategies to increase visibility and enrollment
    • Build partnerships within the community (schools, businesses, events)
    • Leverage social media, referrals, and grassroots initiatives to generate leads
    • Monitor ROI and adjust marketing initiatives quickly

    Team Leadership & Culture

    • Hire, develop, and retain high-performing staff
    • Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and excellence
    • Coach team members to deliver strong parent interactions and enrollment conversions
    • Lead by example with energy, responsiveness, and professionalism

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    You are:

    • Results-driven with a proven ability to grow enrollment or revenue
    • An exceptional communicator who builds trust quickly with families
    • A strategic thinker who can also execute immediately
    • Comfortable making fast decisions under pressure
    • Strong in budget management and business operations
    • Experienced or confident in marketing and lead generation
    • Highly organized, adaptable, and action-oriented

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Education:

    • Bachelor's (preferred)

    Experience:

    • Leadership: 5 years (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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