Director of Enrollment Management

Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky Country Day School, again ranked Kentucky’s #1 Best Private K–12 School by Niche for 2027, seeks a strategic and engaging Director of Enrollment Management who will deepen the commitment of current families and inspire new families to choose KCD. The next director will bring a clear understanding of the changing dynamics of school choice and the ability to communicate the distinctive value of a KCD education at every grade and entry point. Reporting to the Head of School and serving as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the director will lead a comprehensive enrollment strategy spanning recruitment, admission, financial aid, enrollment, and retention. This leader will connect thoughtful analysis with personal relationships, using what families value and experience to strengthen both enrollment decisions and the school’s understanding of its community. The ideal candidate will be an outward-facing ambassador and a trusted colleague within the school, equally comfortable cultivating new community partnerships, listening to current families, and interpreting enrollment trends. Responsibilities begin July 1, 2027. Included here is the full position statement.

A cover letter, résumé, and the names of three professional references are required. The cover letter should describe the candidate’s approach to recruitment, retention, and communicating educational value and mission. Please submit these candidate materials to personnel@kcd.org . The preferred application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2026.