Employment

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid

Start date: July 1, 2024 

Overview
Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Charles River School students have learned to use both inquiry and creativity to build practical skills, discover new interests, and take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and the future.  With a deep history and commitment to social justice, the school offers students in PreKindergarten through eighth-grade a global curriculum grounded in thematic,  hands-on teaching and learning. CRS classes are small, learning is personalized, and teachers are accessible. The faculty and staff at Charles River School are exceptionally talented, diverse, active individuals concerned with the development and education of the whole child. 

A day in the life of the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid

The Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid position presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate, creative, and customer service-oriented professional to touch and impact every aspect of school life. 

On any given day, you might find the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid… 

• Greeting students, parents, and caregivers at arrival and dismissal along with other members of the Leadership Team. 
• Collaborating with the Community, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Board of Trustees to assess progress on strategic enrollment goals. 
• Training Middle School students to lead school tours.
  
• Connecting with students, teachers, and caregivers at an afterschool athletic game or performance.
  
• Collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Director to create a targeted digital marketing strategy.
  
• Leading a strategy session focused on short-term and long-term troubleshooting in response to local market changes that could impact admissions. 

Key responsibilities 

Leadership and management 

Develop and implement an admissions program that effectively models Charles River School’s mission, values, and culture for all prospective students and families. 

Use admissions and enrollment data to track progress to goals, identify trends, and inform planning and decision making. Understand and proactively respond to local and national trends that affect enrollment. 

Manage all aspects of the admissions process including welcoming, touring, and interviewing; maintain an ongoing relationship with prospective families. 

Oversee the school’s enrollment and financial aid budgets and strategies in partnership with the Director of Finance.

Manage and organize the distribution of funds dedicated to financial aid according to the school’s mission and strategic priorities. 

Oversee the daily functions of the Enrollment Management Office including answering phone calls, making appointments, responding to requests for admission materials and applications, helping with office mailings, and answering questions as needed. 

Direct the scheduling, coordinating, and execution of all admissions events and outreach initiatives including: 

○ Open houses 

○ Programming for new and prospective families 

○ School tours, classroom visits, interviews 

○ New student gatherings 

○ New family mentor program 

○ New student and family onboarding process 

Manage the daily operations of the Enrollment Management Office, including budget, database, filing, correspondence, and mailings. 

Organize and lead the meetings of volunteers from the Parent Association Admissions Committee, ensuring that admission and enrollment decisions align with board-directed demographic targets, the school’s financial sustainability goals and CRS’ ongoing commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion. 

Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Director regarding website management and development, video production, and weekly E-news for all inquiries, applicants, and newly enrolled students. 

Along with the other members of the Leadership Team, attend various school events, gatherings, and celebrations. 

Partnering with faculty and students 

Develop a deep knowledge of CRS’ academic and social emotional curriculum and keep up to date on changes and innovations.

Enlist teacher feedback and support in the admissions process. 

Connect families with relevant faculty and staff as needed. 

Partnering with volunteers 

Maintain the monthly admissions and enrollment dashboard and report progress, as necessary, to the Board of Trustees on strategic objectives. 

Partner with the Parent Association to leverage family engagement initiatives, community events, and marketing tools like CRS gear to achieve admissions objectives. 

Partnering with the external community 

Represent and promote CRS at external events; identify and leverage potential networking and recruitment opportunities. 

Cultivate community partnerships; establish, maintain, and grow relationships with feeder schools. 

Leadership and personal qualities 

• A visionary leader with the knowledge, ingenuity, fortitude, passion, and decisiveness necessary to build trusting relationships, promote Charles River School, and advance its mission. 
• An enthusiastic commitment to CRS’ progressive pedagogical approach. 
• High cultural competency and racial literacy, and a demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion. 
• An ability to lead and motivate collaboratively and manage assignments with excellent organization, delivery, creativity, planning, and attention to detail. 
• A strong understanding of the relationships between the admissions, marketing, communication, development, and finance functions in an independent school or a similar organization. 
• A professional, collaborative, team-oriented style characterized by empathy, flexibility, and grace. 
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives. 
• A genuine appreciation of and respect for children; energy and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life. 
• Warmth and a good sense of humor; patience, sense of curiosity and a love of learning.
• Comfort and experience presenting in front of small and large groups. 
  
• The desire and ability to work collaboratively, to innovate, and be part of a team.

Professional qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s degree, at minimum; a Master’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred. 
• Three to five years of leadership and supervisory experience, preferably in an admissions role, that reflects a track record of cultivating positive relationships with various stakeholders. 
• Experience working in diverse and culturally responsive elementary and middle schools or with organizations that serve children in this age group and their families.
• Ability to build trust, work collaboratively, and engage productively with students, families, faculty, staff, trustees, and colleagues on the Leadership Team. 
  
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that reflect a growth mindset. 
• Proven ability to communicate passionately, clearly, and concisely. Superior writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated success inspiring and leading a team, including establishing goals, managing performance, and fostering professional growth. 
• Experience working with Blackbaud or similar databases systems. 
• Expertise in the ethical, legal, and confidentiality considerations related to admissions practices. 

Compensation and benefits

This is a full-time, twelve-month exempt position and reports to the Head of School. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. CRS employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, and voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term care coverage. 

Charles River School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials by May 1, 2024: 

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in working at CRS and how your talents and experience are a fit for this position. 
• A current résumé. 
• A statement of your leadership philosophy (no longer than one page).
• A list of five professional references with name, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without notifying the candidate first). 

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send materials (listed above) to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please include Director of Enrollment Management in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application here.

We are seeking an experienced middle school English educator to teach 7^th and 8^th grade English and be a member of the 7/8 teaching team. The 7/8 English curriculum includes a combination of literary analysis, creative and expository writing, and grammatical structures and vocabulary. The English curriculum is closely linked to the social studies curriculum, which has a theme of “Perspectives on Justice.” This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and teaching two sections each of 7^th and 8^th grade English

• Setting clear, well-paced learning objectives and providing regular feedback to students regarding their progress
• Collaborating with other 7/8 teachers (especially social studies) to coordinate curriculum themes/strands
• Acting as an advisor to approximately 6 students in grades 7 and 8
• Communicating with parents about curriculum and student progress
• Brainstorming ideas for and teaching middle school Elective classes
• Working collaboratively with the 7/8 team to plan and implement Growth Education curriculum, to organize field trips and social events, to supervise activities/clubs, and to share information about students

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students
• Commitment to the CRS middle school belief in active engagement with the school community and the world beyond us
• Excellent classroom management, including communicating and maintaining course expectations and behavioral boundaries
• Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of current educational technology

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “7/8 English” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

We are seeking an elementary and middle school art teacher to teach PreK-Grade 3 and 6^th -8^th grade art classes.  The majority of curriculum at Charles River School grows out of classroom “themes” or central topics that serve as a vehicle for the interweaving of subject areas. These themes integrate social studies, language arts, science, art, and music.  In addition to planning and teaching art classes for specific grade levels, the art teacher will be expected to collaborate with classroom teachers on projects and other classroom activities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach two sections each for PreKindergarten through 3rd grade and 6^th grade; and co-teach art classes for 7^th and 8^th grades
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate curriculum

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “Art” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

We are seeking a part-time Extended Day Program Teacher to work with students ages 4-14. The Extended Day Program runs Monday-Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. After school staff members are hourly employees and also have the opportunity to provide supervision during some evening events and full day childcare on certain days when school is not in session.

The ideal candidate will be kind, respectful, enthusiastic and detail-oriented, and have experience working with children, including creating and running prepared indoor and outdoor activities. The responsibilities of our after school staff include creating and supervising indoor and outdoor activities and games, thoroughly keeping track of last-minute attendance changes and logistics, patiently managing student behavior and communicating and collaborating with other CRS staff members.

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested candidates should send a resume to Emily Reith, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at ereith@charlesriverschool.org.

CRS is seeking qualified candidates for occasional substitute teaching in all grades and subjects, with the greatest need being in Early Childhood classrooms and specialist classes like art and music. Significant classroom teaching experience is required. Interested individuals should send a resume to our Associate Head of School Elizabeth Clayton.

Elizabeth Clayton
6 Old Meadow Rd.
P.O. Box 339
Dover, MA 02030 eclayton@charlesriverschool.org

Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices.