INTERIM Director of Enrollment Management

Job Description

Join the Buckley School as

INTERIM Director of Enrollment Management

Start date: July 8, 2025 (possibly sooner) through May, 2026

The Buckley School-Los Angeles' oldest independent, all-gender K-12 school with all grades on one

campus-is seeking a visionary and mission-driven director of enrollment management to lead the

school's efforts in recruiting and retaining the next generation of curious, compassionate, and

community-minded students.

As a nationally recognized college preparatory school fostering curiosity, innovation, and empathy,

Buckley is committed to preparing students to become "Architects of the Future." We seek a leader

who will elevate Buckley's enrollment strategy with data-informed decision- making, an inclusive

spirit, and a warm, welcoming presence.

What you'll do

As a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the head of school, you will:

• Lead a dedicated, joyful admission team (three full-time and one part-time) to design a

compelling, mission-aligned application experience.

• Shape the culture of recruitment and retention, ensuring Buckley remains both competitive and

values-driven.

• Model enlightened hospitality that includes communicating in a clear, accurate, and timely

manner and providing opportunities for prospective families to connect with the school's students,

faculty, staff, and campus.

• Collaborate across departments-including marketing, advancement, and division heads-to deliver

consistent messaging and exceptional prospective family experiences.

• Develop and implement a multi-year enrollment strategy to meet our 830-student cap (set by

Buckley's conditional use permit), informed by demographic trends, economic data, and broader

educational insights.

• Champion equity and belonging, ensuring our student body reflects the diversity of greater Los

Angeles.

Strategic opportunities

This is a moment to lead with purpose:

• Clarify Buckley's distinct value proposition in a crowded Los Angeles school market.

• Strengthen retention through proactive cross-divisional collaboration.

• Deepen partnerships with feeder schools, consultants, and community-based

organizations.

• Advance data systems and enrollment metrics to shape informed, mission-forward

decisions.

• Serve as the public face of a school deeply committed to inclusion, intellectual engagement, and

student well-being.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a warm, strategic, and driven leader who:

• Brings to Buckley five or more years of enrollment management experience, ideally in an

independent school or college.

• Is an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to connect authentically with

families, faculty, and staff.

• Understands and values child development across grades K-12.

• Uses data and CRM tools effectively (Blackbaud, SchoolAdmin, etc.).

• Demonstrates optimism, professionalism, humility, and emotional intelligence.

• Aligns with Buckley's core values: honesty, respect, kindness, self-reliance, loyalty, and

self-discipline.

Responsibilities include

• Supervising and mentoring a collaborative admission team.

• Working in partnership with the business office to oversee all aspects of financial aid and

re-enrollment.

• Designing and leading family outreach events, open houses, and welcome programs.

• Partnering with the director of marketing and communications to create unified messaging and

branding to build Buckley's presence and appeal.

• Serving as a Middle or Upper School advisor and participating fully in the life of the school

(games, concerts, assemblies, and more).

• Preparing reports and presenting key data to leadership and trustees.

• Managing the admission office budget.

Compensation and application process

Salary range: $145,000-$195,000, depending on experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package including retirement contributions, daily lunch, on-site

parking, contributions to medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and a generous time off policy.

To apply: Send application materials to .

Applications received by May 17 will be given priority. Please submit a single PDF including:

1. A cover letter introducing yourself to the search committee

2. Your résumé

3. Names and contact info for five references (we will not contact references without your

permission)

Part-time