Community Engagement and Scholar Recruiter

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategies for developing and strengthening parent and family involvement at the school and district levels.
• Identify areas where communication with families has been challenging and develop and coordinate community outreach strategies with school staff.
• Organize and attend community events on behalf of the school.
• Attend recruitment fairs and community events; prepare marketing materials; coordinate staff and volunteers.
• Cool off open houses, shadow days, student tours, and Admissions Celebration events.
• Represent the school and provide support during family meetings, workshops, and open house events.
• Compile and maintain community partnership directory; maintain regular contact with schools, organizations, community based organizations, etc. on the directory.
• Gather, analyze and share family and community members’ feedback with the school’s leadership, and work to develop community-based initiatives.
• Support the Athletic Coordinator with outreach for new scholars, venues for sports events, coaches etc.
• Support the school’s enrollment process in its entirety:
• Notify families the school received their application with a personal email, or letter, and/or phone call.
• Support families with completing applications.
• Conduct regular and ongoing outreach to applicants and families; extend seat offers to parents/families once the lottery is completed and actively manage the waitlist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years working experience in a customer service or admissions field
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with admissions software or database ideal