Director of Student & Family Engagement

Department: Kingdom Collegiate Academy (KCA)

The Director of Student and Family Engagement is responsible for cultivating a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive school community by building meaningful connections between students, families, faculty, and staff. The Director will oversee the Academy’s admission and enrollment functions, lead the development of a Student and Family Ambassador Program, manage the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), and coordinate school-wide events that celebrate and strengthen our Kingdom Collegiate community.

Core Responsibilities

Administration & Enrollment

• Oversee all aspects of the student admission and enrollment process from inquiry through matriculation.
• Oversee the Office of Admissions
• Oversee the Office of Enrollment Management
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment initiatives to meet annual enrollment targets and grow the school’s student population.
• Coordinate prospective family tours, open house events, and information sessions to showcase the Academy’s mission and programs.
• Maintain accurate enrollment data, prepare reports for school leadership, and ensure timely communication with prospective and incoming families.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure smooth student transitions and onboarding experiences for new students and families.
• Manage enrollment software and databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable regulations.

Student and Family Ambassador Program

• Design, launch, and continuously develop a formal Student and Family Ambassador Program that empowers community members to serve as representatives and advocates for Kingdom Collegiate Academy.
• Recruit, train, and support student and family ambassadors through structured orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate ambassador participation in recruitment events, school tours, open houses, and community outreach activities.
• Cultivate a culture of belonging and pride by recognizing ambassadors’ contributions and celebrating their impact on the school community.
• Establish and maintain clear program guidelines, expectations, and evaluation processes for all ambassadors.

Parent-Teacher Organization

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the Academy’s leadership team and the Parent-Teacher Organization.
• Support the PTO in planning, organizing, and executing meetings, volunteer initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
• Facilitate effective communication between the PTO and school administration, ensuring alignment with the Academy’s mission and goals.
• Provide guidance and resources to strengthen PTO capacity and encourage broad family participation.
• Identify and address barriers to family engagement, developing targeted strategies to reach diverse families across the school community.

School-Wide Events & Community Building

• Plan, coordinate, and execute signature school-wide events including the annual Back-to-School Fair, end-of-year social gathering, and other community celebrations.
• Manage all aspects of event planning, including logistics, vendor coordination, volunteer management, budgeting, and post-event evaluation.
• Partner with faculty, staff, students, and families to create engaging, inclusive, and memorable experiences that reflect the Academy’s values.
• Develop an annual event calendar in collaboration with school leadership, ensuring events are strategically timed and well-communicated to the community.
• Seek opportunities to recognize student and family milestones, cultural celebrations, and community achievements through purposeful programming.

General Leadership & Administration

• Represent the Department of Student and Family Engagement in school leadership team meetings and planning discussions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the department budget, ensuring responsible and efficient use of resources.
• Work alongside the Marketing Director to leverage social media, newsletters, and other communications platforms to promote family engagement initiatives and school events.
• Collect and analyze community feedback to continuously assess and improve programs and engagement strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School in support of the school’s mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in school administration, community engagement, enrollment management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in program development, event coordination, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Experience working in a K–12 educational setting strongly preferred; experience with charter, private, or faith-based schools is a plus.

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families, students, and staff.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in enrollment management systems, student information systems (SIS), and Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative programs that resonate with a diverse school community.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive family engagement practices.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus and may be needed based on the school’s community demographics.

Spiritual Commitment

At Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, every team member plays a role in advancing God’s kingdom and the church’s mission. We seek individuals who demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with biblical principles and the church’s beliefs, vision, and ministry philosophy.

All employees are expected to support the mission, vision, and values of the organization and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical principles and Christian character. Employees are expected to model professionalism, integrity, and service in all interactions.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.