Director of Enrollment Management

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Director of Enrollment Management is responsible for the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position is responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of students for all levels of the Schools. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
• The enrollment and/or re-enrollment of approximately 1650 students annually to the Schools, ensuring that tuition income is sufficient to meet budgetary goals.
• Meeting strategic institutional goals and priorities, such as broadening the scope of the student body, ensuring that the Schools’ commitment to inclusion and diversity remains core to enrollment efforts across the board.
• Initiating admissions-related marketing strategies that are well-aligned and resonant with the Schools’ Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Using data-driven strategies to evaluate and understand the local, regional, national, and international markets for prospective students.
• Managing a team of six Deans and Associate Deans of Admissions, plus five administrative support staff members.
• Supervising the annual work of the six Admission Committees that are responsible for vetting new students.
• Traveling, at times, both domestically and internationally to represent Cranbrook at Admissions-related events.
• Developing and maintaining an Admissions parent network and nurturing these relationships.
• Managing the Admissions Offices’ budget.
• Coordinating activities with Alumni and Advancement Offices.
• Maintaining excellent attendance, punctuality, and performance standards set forth in Cranbrook’s employee handbook.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
• Direct and supervise the Admission/Financial Aid staff. Manage a staff of six Admission professionals and five support staff

Requirements: 
• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of either Enrollment Management experience, or of combined experience in the areas of Marketing, Communications, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid Administration, and/or Alumni/Advancement. 
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community with demonstrated high EQ in working with families, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other school community members and to navigate complex organizational systems and structures.
• Strong understanding of the budget drivers that impact school finances.
• Adept and proficient user of up-to-date technologies that support data-driven student record management, analytical reporting, office operations, and social media strategy.
• Skilled manager who enjoys identifying and developing talent and has consistently created high-functioning teams and a welcoming atmosphere within the department.
• Strategic thinker and creative problem-solver with the ability to see the big picture.
• Superior communication skills, both written and spoken. In addition to having the ability to present information to large public audiences, the ideal candidate will have the ability to deal with delicate individual situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, leadership and managerial skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and ever-changing demands.
• A commitment to confidentiality and good judgment on sensitive matters.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and to travel, as needed. 
• Experience as a teacher, coach, advisor, or mentor at multiple grade levels is a plus.
• Requires a valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to: Director of Enrollment Management | Cranbrook Employment Opportunities.

About Cranbrook Educational Community

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

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