Director of Enrollment Management
The Director of Enrollment Management at Ursuline plays a key role at the Academy.  A member of the senior Administrative Team, the Director partners with leadership to ensure a stable enrollment, thereby contributing to the financial stability of the Academy and the continuation of Ursuline’s mission.  The Director has responsibility for all aspects of recruitment, admissions, and enrollment. 

This is a 12-month, exempt position in which the Director will be expected to develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven, and mission-centered enrollment strategy for the Academy.  Working collaboratively with the President and other senior leaders, s/he will refine enrollment goals and partner with Marketing/Communications to develop recruitment campaigns in support of those goals.  It is the Director’s responsibility to ensure that from inquiry through the admissions process and ultimately to enrollment, all applicants and their families have a positive experience that is reflective of the strengths and mission of our school.

The Director will be called upon to use a research-based approach to understanding Ursuline’s marketplace and to analyze data and trends to support new recruitment initiatives. S/he will be called upon to strengthen Ursuline’s ties with feeder schools, as well as to identify potential new markets and strategies for accessing them.  

Ursuline is a thriving, mission-driven community, committed to our students’ well-being and success.  The Director will partner closely with the Principal and other key administrators to monitor potential attrition and to develop strategies that would keep enrolled students engaged and thriving at Ursuline.

Broad responsibilities include:

• Manage Ursuline’s recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and retention processes.
• Thoughtfully lead and supportively develop the existing admissions team.
• Articulate clearly and with passion Ursuline’s mission and priorities to internal and external audiences, while building support within the community.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and the President in administering financial aid in support of the school’s mission and enrollment goals.
• Partner with faculty and administrative team to successfully implement initiatives to foster student retention.

Essential skills and qualifications for this position include:

• Excellent administrative, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong understanding of enrollment trends, target marketing, and prospect development on which to build a comprehensive enrollment strategy;
• Ability to collaborate and reach consensus with multiple constituencies within the school community;
• Proficiency in computer applications essential to enrollment work;
• Proficiency in data analysis and management to develop recruitment strategies and tactics;
• Initiative, energy, creativity, flexibility, and a good sense of humor.
• Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred;
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.

The Director of Enrollment Management is a member of the Administrative Team, and as needed, will attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and the Faculty Council. Of paramount importance is her/his willingness to learn, understand, and appreciate Ursuline’s mission and how to incorporate it into a successful strategic enrollment process.  

An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12, Ursuline Academy is seeking a uniquely talented individual to join our team. Located in Dedham, MA, our school is inspired by the legacy of St. Angela Merici, founder of the Ursuline Order, and seeks to foster respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to service as we prepare our students for life. The school seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, eager to develop professionally, active participants in the school community, and committed to carrying out the mission of the school. 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to furnish a letter of intent, complete resume, and information for a minimum of three professional references to Sharon Tolland at business@ursulineacademy.net.

 

We seek an enthusiastic and creative full-time Spanish teacher for the upper school program for the 2020-2021 academic year.  

Responsibilities:  The successful applicant will teach five sections of Spanish at various levels.  Candidates are expected to work collaboratively with other grade-level team members and collegially with World Language Department faculty.  The successful applicant will be called upon to contribute to the school community by supervising student extra-curricular activities or sports. 

Qualifications:  Applicants should have a strong background in education, an understanding of teaching highly capable adolescent girls, the ability to utilize technology effectively and a commitment to ongoing professional development.  The ideal candidate is someone who has demonstrated high standards, enjoys teaching in a faith-filled school community, is optimistic, flexible, and holds a real desire to contribute to the school community by sharing in coaching teams, directing clubs, or supervising activities. The exceptional candidate can use a variety of instructional techniques and technology to enhance student learning in grades 9-12 and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students, design lessons and projects that foster an interactive learning environment, knows how to provide specific and timely feedback, and communicates with parents in a respectful manner to share student growth.

All candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Spanish or a related discipline (master’s preferred) with at least two years of high school teaching experience, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, strong background in Spanish culture and literatures, capacity and commitment to teach beginning Spanish through fourth year, proficiency with technology, dedication to working cooperatively with other world language teachers to maintain a strong language program, and robust interpersonal skills.  An optimistic nature, flexible attitude and sense of humor are highly valued. 

Please submit a resume, statement of academic philosophy and the names of three references to Christine Henken at chenken@ursulineacademy.net.  Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.