Director of Enrollment
Nashville, TN 37221, Nashville, TN, United States
Nashville Christian School seeks to integrate Christian values with educational, social and professional life. As a community of both faith and learning, we strive to foster spiritual, intellectual, social, and personal growth in every person.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. As a religious-affiliated institution, Nashville Christian School exercises its legal right to seek employees who support its mission and values.
Position:
Director of Enrollment
Location:
Nashville, TN
Job Id:
343
# of Openings:
1
PHILOSOPHY
Nashville Christian School, in partnership with parents, strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving, nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We, Nashville Christian School, believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, that Jesus Christ is God’s son, and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals, develops strong character, and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School, established by members of the churches of Christ, centers its entire program on Christian principles.
Expectations for All Employees
Act as a Christ-centered professional who reflects humility, integrity, and care in daily interactions, modeling Christ’s love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential.
Consistently model and reinforce the mission and values of Nashville Christian School through daily interactions and decision-making.
Demonstrate a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, including active involvement in a local church, and a lifestyle that reflects Christian values both on and off campus.
Support and model the core beliefs of Nashville Christian School, demonstrating professionalism in dress, conduct, and attitude.
Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with all members of the school community.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion at all times.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff.
Position Overview
Nashville Christian School is in a season of intentional growth. The Director of Enrollment will play a pivotal role in expanding our mission-aligned community, strengthening our PK3–12 pipeline, and positioning NCS as the premier Christian school choice in the Greater Nashville area.
The Director of Enrollment serves as the strategic leader of enrollment at Nashville Christian School, guiding all efforts related to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and retention for grades PK3–12. This role is responsible for the full enrollment journey, from a family’s first introduction to NCS through graduation, ensuring that each step reflects who we are as a school. The Director works to build a strong, mission-aligned community of families while supporting the school's long-term health and growth. This position reports directly to the Head of School and works in close partnership with the CFO, Director of Communications, and Heads of Schools.
In the first year, the Director of Enrollment will be expected to: establish baseline enrollment and retention benchmarks, build relationships with feeder schools and community partners, optimize the inquiry-to-enrollment conversion process, and present a multi-year enrollment growth strategy to school leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and execute a comprehensive PK3–12 enrollment strategy
Own enrollment and retention goals across all divisions
Oversee the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment
Partner with the CFO and assistant director to administer and steward a financial aid budget, ensuring awards are aligned with enrollment goals, mission fit, and long-term financial sustainability.
Build strong relationships with prospective families and the broader community.
Lead and develop the enrollment team with clarity and accountability.
Strengthen retention through a consistent and relational family experience.
Utilize data and systems to support strong decision-making and execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field required (master’s degree preferred).
Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, or a related field, preferably within an independent or Christian school setting.
Strong understanding of enrollment strategy, growth management, and financial aid.
Proficiency with enrollment and student information systems (FACTS/RENWEB) and Google.
Ability to stay current with trends, tools, and innovation in admissions and financial aid, applying them thoughtfully to improve both strategy and experience.
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families, faculty, and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and care.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A self-starter who works with initiative and follow-through, able to meet benchmarks and goals without day-to-day supervision.
Ability to evaluate, create, and refine processes, policies, and procedures to strengthen admissions and financial aid operations.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility, including appearance, attitude, and presentation.
Position Expectations
This is a 12-month, full-time position, with a typical work schedule aligned to school hours, generally Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, including a one-hour lunch break. The Director of Enrollment is expected to maintain a consistent and visible presence on campus throughout the year. Time off generally follows the Nashville Christian School calendar, including school holidays and a modified summer schedule, as determined by school leadership.
Due to the relational and community-facing nature of this role, the schedule will include select evenings and weekends to support admissions events, school programs, and family engagement opportunities.
Role Impact
At Nashville Christian School, enrollment reflects who we are and what we value. The Director of Enrollment is responsible for ensuring that our approach to recruitment, admissions, and retention is both strategic and relational, helping to build a strong, mission-aligned community of families and ensuring each family’s experience reflects who we are from the very beginning.
Compensation
NCS offers a competitive rate and comprehensive benefits for this position based on experience and qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, NCS hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. As a religious-affiliated institution, Nashville Christian School exercises its legal right to seek employees who support its mission and values.
Position:
Director of Enrollment
Location:
Nashville, TN
Job Id:
343
# of Openings:
1
PHILOSOPHY
Nashville Christian School, in partnership with parents, strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving, nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We, Nashville Christian School, believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, that Jesus Christ is God’s son, and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals, develops strong character, and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School, established by members of the churches of Christ, centers its entire program on Christian principles.
Expectations for All Employees
Act as a Christ-centered professional who reflects humility, integrity, and care in daily interactions, modeling Christ’s love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential.
Consistently model and reinforce the mission and values of Nashville Christian School through daily interactions and decision-making.
Demonstrate a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, including active involvement in a local church, and a lifestyle that reflects Christian values both on and off campus.
Support and model the core beliefs of Nashville Christian School, demonstrating professionalism in dress, conduct, and attitude.
Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with all members of the school community.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion at all times.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff.
Position Overview
Nashville Christian School is in a season of intentional growth. The Director of Enrollment will play a pivotal role in expanding our mission-aligned community, strengthening our PK3–12 pipeline, and positioning NCS as the premier Christian school choice in the Greater Nashville area.
The Director of Enrollment serves as the strategic leader of enrollment at Nashville Christian School, guiding all efforts related to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and retention for grades PK3–12. This role is responsible for the full enrollment journey, from a family’s first introduction to NCS through graduation, ensuring that each step reflects who we are as a school. The Director works to build a strong, mission-aligned community of families while supporting the school's long-term health and growth. This position reports directly to the Head of School and works in close partnership with the CFO, Director of Communications, and Heads of Schools.
In the first year, the Director of Enrollment will be expected to: establish baseline enrollment and retention benchmarks, build relationships with feeder schools and community partners, optimize the inquiry-to-enrollment conversion process, and present a multi-year enrollment growth strategy to school leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and execute a comprehensive PK3–12 enrollment strategy
Own enrollment and retention goals across all divisions
Oversee the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment
Partner with the CFO and assistant director to administer and steward a financial aid budget, ensuring awards are aligned with enrollment goals, mission fit, and long-term financial sustainability.
Build strong relationships with prospective families and the broader community.
Lead and develop the enrollment team with clarity and accountability.
Strengthen retention through a consistent and relational family experience.
Utilize data and systems to support strong decision-making and execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field required (master’s degree preferred).
Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, or a related field, preferably within an independent or Christian school setting.
Strong understanding of enrollment strategy, growth management, and financial aid.
Proficiency with enrollment and student information systems (FACTS/RENWEB) and Google.
Ability to stay current with trends, tools, and innovation in admissions and financial aid, applying them thoughtfully to improve both strategy and experience.
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families, faculty, and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and care.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A self-starter who works with initiative and follow-through, able to meet benchmarks and goals without day-to-day supervision.
Ability to evaluate, create, and refine processes, policies, and procedures to strengthen admissions and financial aid operations.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility, including appearance, attitude, and presentation.
Position Expectations
This is a 12-month, full-time position, with a typical work schedule aligned to school hours, generally Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, including a one-hour lunch break. The Director of Enrollment is expected to maintain a consistent and visible presence on campus throughout the year. Time off generally follows the Nashville Christian School calendar, including school holidays and a modified summer schedule, as determined by school leadership.
Due to the relational and community-facing nature of this role, the schedule will include select evenings and weekends to support admissions events, school programs, and family engagement opportunities.
Role Impact
At Nashville Christian School, enrollment reflects who we are and what we value. The Director of Enrollment is responsible for ensuring that our approach to recruitment, admissions, and retention is both strategic and relational, helping to build a strong, mission-aligned community of families and ensuring each family’s experience reflects who we are from the very beginning.
Compensation
NCS offers a competitive rate and comprehensive benefits for this position based on experience and qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, NCS hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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