Director of Marketing, Admissions, and Advancement

Help Us Grow a School That Changes Lives Academy Schools is a small, innovative K–12 program serving neurodiverse learners, including students with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and related profiles. We believe school should be more personalized, experiential, and human-centered—and we are actively redesigning our model to reflect that. We are seeking a mission-driven, highly capable builder to lead our marketing, admissions, and advancement efforts. This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to create, own, and drive the growth engine of a school making a real difference . Why Academy Schools? A School That’s Evolving – We are in a transformative phase, expanding hands-on learning, field trips, and using Seattle as our extended classroom. Small, Mission-Driven Community – With ~30 students and a collaborative team, relationships matter and your impact will be visible. A Story Worth Telling – Our work with neurodiverse learners is powerful and deeply needed—we’re looking for someone who can help share that story with the right families. Real Ownership – You won’t inherit systems; you’ll build them. Your ideas and execution will directly shape enrollment and sustainability. What You’ll Own Enrollment & Admissions Build and manage the full admissions pipeline (inquiry → tour → enrollment) Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families—responsive, warm, and highly organized Develop simple systems to track leads and improve conversion (no formal admissions platform currently in place) Partner closely with the Head of School on tours, messaging, and enrollment strategy Marketing & Communications Plan and execute marketing across channels: Google Ads and digital campaigns Website updates and messaging Print materials and collateral Tell compelling, authentic stories that reflect our students and mission Strengthen brand awareness and drive inquiries Research and apply for grants (especially in special education and accessibility) Day of Giving Community events Begin building simple systems for donor tracking and outreach Who You Are A self-directed, high-accountability professional who takes ownership and follows through Comfortable building systems and processes from scratch Highly organized and detail-oriented A strong writer, communicator, and relationship-builder Both creative and analytical —you can tell a story and measure what’s working Energized by working in a small, collaborative, mission-driven environment Deeply aligned with supporting neurodiverse learners and rethinking education Qualifications 3+ years experience in marketing, admissions, development, or related fields Experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization strongly preferred Demonstrated experience in some combination of: Digital marketing and/or social media management Admissions, enrollment, or relationship-based sales Fundraising, events, or grant writing Comfortable learning and implementing systems (CRM, tracking tools, etc.) Experience with tools like Google Ads, email marketing platforms, or CRMs is a plus We currently use FACTS and Jupiter Ed but do not have a formal admissions or advancement system. What Makes This Role Unique You will have real ownership and autonomy —no micromanagement You will build systems and strategy from the ground up Your work will directly impact enrollment, sustainability, and student lives You will collaborate closely with leadership in a small, values-driven team Salary: ~$75,000 (commensurate with experience) Health insurance and PTO Hybrid flexibility We may not be the largest organization, but this role offers something rare: the chance to build, lead, and make a meaningful difference every day. How to Apply Please submit: Resume A brief statement of interest that includes: Why this role excites you An example of a marketing, admissions, or fundraising project you’ve led Academy Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr