Detroit Public Schools Community District · 2 months ago
Deputy Executive Director - Selective Admissions and Enrollment Operations
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$111K/yr - $159K/yr
4+ years expDetroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for Selective Admissions and Enrollment Operations. This strategic leader will oversee the District's enrollment ecosystem, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities and streamlining the enrollment experience for families.
Education
Responsibilities
Design and implement fair, transparent selective admissions processes including waitlist management, priority systems, and ranked choice admissions, with a strategic focus on transitioning to deferred acceptance methodologies
Serve as the central hub for district-wide enrollment operations, ensuring consistent practices and reducing enrollment congestion across schools
Coordinate specialized program enrollment including Great Start Readiness Program, McKinney-Vento, Exceptional Student Education, and other targeted programs
Implement integrated enrollment and application systems that create a single, streamlined experience for families navigating school options
Analyze enrollment data to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven strategic investments
Provide strategic leadership for the Selective Admissions and Enrollment Operations division, developing and implementing a coherent strategy that ensures fair access to educational opportunities while maintaining operational excellence across all enrollment functions
Design and oversee the District's selective admissions processes for all criteria-based schools and programs, including developing fair and transparent application procedures, examination processes, waitlist management protocols, and priority systems that align with District values and legal requirements
Improve on current admissions methodologies, including researching best practices, building stakeholder buy-in, designing implementation plans, and ensuring successful implementation
Serve as the central authority for district-wide enrollment operations, establishing consistent practices, policies, and procedures that reduce enrollment congestion, improve family experience, and ensure schools have the support needed to meet enrollment targets
Coordinate specialized program enrollment (GSRP, McKinney-Vento, ESE) while ensuring regulatory compliance
Partner with Family and Community Engagement and Communications & Marketing teams to develop integrated enrollment strategies that leverage community outreach, marketing support, and data insights to achieve enrollment goals
Implement and improve integrated enrollment systems that create seamless family experiences while generating actionable data for strategic planning
Establish practices and standards for analyzing enrollment data, trends, and patterns to identify improvement opportunities, inform strategic investments, and provide regular reports to senior leadership on enrollment performance, challenges, and recommendations
Build and lead high-performing teams through effective management, coaching, and development of managers and direct reports
Develop and manage division budgets while maximizing resources for students
Collaborate with district leaders on shared initiatives, proactively identifying and proposing solutions to emerging enrollment challenges, adjusting approaches as priorities shift
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding enrollment, admissions, and student data privacy
Build school capacity through training programs, technical assistance, and user-friendly resource development
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Strategy, Data, and Accountability
Qualification
Required
Must possess and provide evidence of a Bachelor's, with preferred focus in education, public administration, public policy, or related field. Master's degree preferred
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in K-12 education administration, enrollment management, or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing multiple teams or equivalent experience successfully leading cross-departmental projects and initiatives
Demonstrated experience with student enrollment systems, admissions processes, or school choice programs
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to use data to drive decision-making and process improvements
Experience implementing or managing complex operational systems serving diverse stakeholder groups
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with families, school leaders, and district leadership and teams
Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
Experience with selective admissions processes, lottery systems, or school choice frameworks
Knowledge of stable matching algorithms and their application in school admissions
Experience working in an urban school district setting
Familiarity with Michigan education policies and enrollment regulations
Experience with integrated technology systems for enrollment and application management
Understanding of equity considerations in enrollment and admissions practices
Company
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit Public Schools Community District educate and empower every student, in every community, every day, to build a stronger Detroit.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Joseph Flint
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