Oct 2, 2013
Position Announcement – University School of Milwaukee
University School of Milwaukee, located in Milwaukee
Wisconsin, seeks a highly motivated professional to serve as the school’s
Director of Enrollment Management. The Director will provide the school’s broad
strategic leadership of enrollment planning, and will serve as the point of
integration for recruitment, admissions, financial aid, information management,
reenrollment, and retention functions of the school. The Director is a senior
level position, serving on the school’s Core Administrative Team, and reporting
to the Head of School.
University School of Milwaukee is
a prekindergarten (age 3) through grade 12 independent
college-preparatory day school, and is nationally recognized as one of the top
independent schools in the country. USM provides an outstanding
college-preparatory education that develops students’ academic potential,
fosters their personal growth, and encourages them to be life-long learners. School enrollment
is 1120 students.
The Director of Enrollment Management will serve as the
chief enrollment officer for the School. The Director will serve as the chief
point of integration in all strategic areas of enrollment management functions.
This position is essential in executing the strategic development of an
advanced, integrated enrollment unit. The Director will play a key role in
articulating the strategic enrollment management philosophy of the school and
collaborating with other departments in its proper execution.
Preferred requirements for this position include at least
five years of enrollment management experience in an independent educational
setting, a demonstrated ability to grow sustainable enrollment and market
demand, and strong knowledge and skills associated with the strategic
principles of enrollment management. The ideal candidate will possess an
advanced degree and demonstrated skills and experiences in marketing
communications targeted toward enrollment and demand generation and skilled in
efforts to increase institutional visibility in the greater community.
The ideal candidate will have broad based experience in all
aspects of enrollment management, be able to look outside the box to address
market issues, and be able to thrive in a collegial collaborative environment.
University School of Milwaukee seeks candidates who will
enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in its
Diversity Statement.
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with
training and experience.
The Director of Enrollment Management will be supported by the
admission staff and play a collaborating role on the Advancement, Marketing, Academic,
and Financial Operations teams.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of
application immediately. Applications will be reviewed until the position has
been filled.
Questions regarding the search will only be accepted by
Kelly Laboe at Ian Symmonds & Associates, www.iansymmonds.com or
888.334.6078.