Director of Enrollment Management

Bloomfield Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Enrollment Management

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904 Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the worlds 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 1600 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:.

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 Cranbrooks 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 Bachelors degree is required; a Masters 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 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 drivers 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 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.

Required Experience:

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Director of Enrollment Management Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904 Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the worlds leading centers of education science and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art contemporary Art Museum Center for Collections and Research Ho...