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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Director of Student Planning & Outreach

🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K 💻 Other 🗓️ September 18th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is hiring a Director of Student Planning & Outreach. This role leads the design and continuous improvement of data-driven systems for student assignment, enrollment, and planning strategies. The Director uses data analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve operational efficiency, oversee enrollment projections and school choice processes, and builds scalable workflows to support district-wide initiatives.

Highlights
  • Lead and supervise programs and staff related to student planning and outreach.
  • Design, develop, and optimize data systems, dashboards, and tools to support student enrollment and planning.
  • Utilize data analytics, GIS mapping, and data visualization tools for decision-making and trend tracking.
  • Develop and execute marketing and enrollment strategies aligned with district goals.
  • Oversee enrollment projections, school boundaries, continuation patterns, and school choice processes.
  • Collaborate with Communications and community partners to improve transparency and access.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred, with at least five years of relevant planning or program choice experience favored.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to district buildings and meetings required.
  • Salary starts at $76,669 annually; full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Executive Director of Student Planning & Outreach.
  • Apply project management best practices and ensure data integrity across systems.

Director of Student Planning & Outreach Full Description

General Definition of Work
The Director of Student Planning & Outreach, under minimal supervision, performs senior-level work with considerable decision-making leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data-driven systems that support student assignment, enrollment, and planning strategies.  Position leverages data analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve operational efficiency, inform decision-making, and enhance transparency across student planning processes. Position oversees enrollment projections, school boundaries, continuation patterns, and school choice processes, while building scalable systems and workflows to support district-wide planning initiatives.  Employee performs advanced work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Planning & Outreach.  

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Salary/Status
Pay Grade 10/Full-time, 12 months
 
Reports To
Executive Director of Student Planning & Outreach
 
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
 
Essential Functions
  • Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
  • Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned programs/staff
  • Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports
  • Apply project management procedures and best practices to department initiatives
  • Continuously assess, design, and enhance data systems, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in student planning processes
  • Prepare recommendations related to student assignment boundaries and continuation patterns
  • Develop and execute marketing and enrollment strategies (both short- and long-term) that are aligned with the goals and objectives of the district
  • Promote internal and external communication to improve transparency, access, and enrollment; develop enrollment projection and recruitment strategies
  • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including families and community partners
  • In collaboration with Communications, develop marketing collateral
  • Utilize data analytics to track trends and inform decision-making
  • Conduct market research and demographic analysis
  • Monitor and participate in departmental budget development
  • Coordinate planning and outreach work across departments
  • Design, develop, and optimize data systems, dashboards, and tools to support student planning and enrollment processes
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and improve efficiency through technology solutions
  • Lead the integration and use of data platforms (e.g., GIS mapping tools, dashboards, data visualization tools)
  • Collaborate to implement scalable technology solutions
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights to inform decisions and recommendations
  • Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across systems
  • Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required
  • Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
  • Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
  • Perform related work as assigned or required

# of Jobs1.00
Salary: From76669.00
Teacher ScaleN
Minimum Educational RequirementsBachelors
Term12 Month
Additional Job Information
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree in related area preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in planning or program choice preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
 
Special Requirements
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
  • Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
 
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
  • Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
  • Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
  • Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
  • Ability to move to other work locations
  • Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
  • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
  • Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
  • Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
  • Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
  • Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress