Director of Admissions and Community Oureach

ABOUT THE SCHOOL 

Académie Lafayette is a high performing preK-12 French immersion public charter school in Kansas City, offering International Baccalaureate programmes, and committed to academic excellence, cultural understanding, and global citizenship. It is a diverse community of educators and families united by a shared belief that multilingual education empowers students to thrive in an interconnected world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach plays a vital leadership role in shaping and sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and mission-aligned school community. This individual leads all aspects of student recruitment, enrollment, and retention, and serves as the school’s primary ambassador to families, community partners, and the broader public. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, relationship builder, and skilled communicator with a passion for multilingual education and community engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Admissions & Enrollment

• Develop and implement a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the school’s mission and vision.
• Oversee all aspects of the admissions process, including inquiries, applications, tours, testing, lottery and family communications.
• Collaborate with school leadership to set enrollment targets and monitor progress.
• Ensure an equitable and transparent admissions process that reflects the school’s values and commitment to inclusion.
• Work with ShowMeKC Schools for the common application process.
• Advertise for the Open Application process by scheduling advertising and attending various schools’ open houses.
• Manage and update website content.
• Work with the IT department to oversee the student re-enrollment process, 
• Act as a liaison between the school and students who transition out of Académie Lafayette prior to 12th grade
• Collaborate with the academic and operations teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new families.

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Build and sustain strong relationships with community organizations, early childhood centers, language programs, and local leaders.
• Organize and represent the school at outreach events, fairs, and information sessions.
• Develop marketing and communications materials (print, digital, and social media) that effectively convey the school’s mission and programs.
• Serve as a key liaison for current and prospective families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Coordinate multilingual communication and translation services to ensure accessibility for all families.
• Supervise and train admissions or outreach staff, interns, and volunteers as needed

Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze student enrollment and retention trends to inform strategic planning and program development.
• Manage and maintain accurate enrollment data and reporting systems.
• Maintain updated statistical information regarding the Académie Lafayette community, including student population, student MAP scores student geographical data, graduates, year to year enrollment, student retention and growth
• Report regularly to the Superintendent and Board on admissions metrics and outreach outcomes
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, community engagement, communication or related areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing databases, CRM systems, or enrollment software.
• Savvy and well-developed skills with assessing and using social media, including, but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Google , Disqus, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube and Vine.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for community events.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in K–12 or charter school environments.
• Knowledge of multilingual or immersion education models.
• Bilingual or trilingual proficiency (English, French, and Spanish).

Status of Position: This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting: The Director of Admissions and Community Outreach reports to the Superintendent