Director of Enrollment & Student Retention

WHO WE ARE

Intrepid College Prep is a network of free, college preparatory public charter schools located in Antioch, Tennessee. We serve students across two campuses: Opportunity Academy Middle School (Grades 5–8) and Independence Academy High School (Grades 9–12). Our 5–12 model provides students with a continuous, rigorous academic experience designed to prepare them for success in college, career, and life.

As an open-enrollment public charter network, Intrepid does not require entrance exams or tuition. We are committed to ensuring that every student—regardless of background, neighborhood, or prior academic experience—has equitable access to an excellent education.

Our Mission 

Intrepid College Prep is committed to ensuring our students, educators, and families have the opportunity to unlock an unlimited future. By providing rigorous academic instruction and creating powerful relationships amongst our community’s members, we ignite passion, seek knowledge, and inspire the bravery needed to have a profound impact in our world.

WHO YOU ARE

At Intrepid, we look for team members who embody our core values:

• Ignite Passion – disciplined, mission-aligned professionals who take initiative, hold high standards, and believe every student deserves an excellent education.

• Seek Knowledge – individuals who actively seek feedback, grow through coaching, and bring deep curiosity and expertise to their work.

• Inspire Bravery – reflective, equity-driven professionals committed to anti-racism, personal growth, and courageous engagement with students, families, and colleagues.

We believe these values are not only foundational to our work with students, but essential to how we show up as adults in service of our mission. We invest deeply in professional development and intentional coaching, grounded in the belief that all team members can grow into highly effective contributors when supported by strong feedback, high expectations, and a culture anchored in these core values.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Director of Enrollment & Student Retention (DESR) is responsible for leading and executing the strategy for student recruitment, enrollment, registration, and retention across Intrepid College Prep’s two-school network serving approximately 850+ students in grades 5–12.

This role ensures that both campuses are fully enrolled, that enrollment systems are efficient and compliant, and that students remain enrolled and engaged from entry through promotion and graduation.

The Director of Enrollment & Student Retention plays a critical role in realizing Intrepid’s mission by ensuring that every available seat is filled with a student and family who has access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education.

Enrollment Strategy & Execution (25%)

• Lead the annual strategy for student recruitment and enrollment across both campuses

• Ensure both schools achieve and maintain full enrollment targets throughout the year

• Develop enrollment goals, metrics, and tracking systems aligned to network priorities

• Design and execute outreach strategies across Antioch and surrounding Nashville communities

• Partner with leadership to continuously improve enrollment funnels from inquiry → application → enrollment

Student Recruitment & Family Engagement (20%)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, feeder schools, and local partners

• Lead outreach efforts including school tours, open houses, community events, and family information sessions

• Collaborate with communications support to ensure clear, compelling, and accessible enrollment messaging

• Develop and execute strategies to increase application volume and improve yield rates

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families through the enrollment process

Enrollment Operations & Compliance (20%)

• Oversee all enrollment systems, including applications, registration, enrollment verification, and waitlists

• Ensure compliance with Tennessee charter school enrollment laws and reporting requirements

• Manage annual registration and re-enrollment processes for returning students

• Maintain accurate enrollment data systems and dashboards by grade level, campus, and demographic group

• Ensure timely execution of all enrollment milestones leading into the school year and throughout the year

Student Retention & Persistence Systems (15%)

• Lead systems to improve student retention across grades 5–12

• Partner with school leaders to monitor attendance, withdrawal risk indicators, and enrollment stability

• Develop and implement re-engagement strategies for students at risk of disengagement or withdrawal

• Analyze retention trends and recommend system improvements to reduce attrition

• Support transition points between middle and high school to strengthen feeder patterns and persistence

Data, Accountability & Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Use data to identify gaps and inform strategic adjustments in real time

• Maintain enrollment and retention dashboards to monitor key metrics, including:

  • Total enrollment vs. target

  • Application volume and conversion rates

  • Yield by stage of enrollment funnel

  • Retention and attrition trends

• Present enrollment and retention updates to network leadership and school teams

• Continuously refine systems, processes, and communication based on data and feedback

Network Collaboration & Leadership (5%)

• Partner with school leaders and operations teams to ensure aligned execution of enrollment priorities

• Collaborate across the network to strengthen consistency in enrollment practices

• Model Intrepid’s mission and core values in all interactions with families, staff, and community partner