Enrollment Specialist

About the role

Child Start, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Enrollment Specialist to join our team. As an Enrollment Specialist, you will play a vital role in the enrollment process for our early childhood education programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist families with the application process
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of enrollment documents
• Maintain up-to-date records in the database
• Establish a comfortable working relationship with families beginning at the time of application
• Conduct interviews and review family documentation to verify essential eligibility criteria and maintain comprehensive and accurate electronic eligibility determination records
• Conduct home visits when needed, alone or with appropriate staff, to complete application interviews or to make contact when other means of communication are lacking
• Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and waitlisted families
• Set up and staff recruitment tables to sign up potential new families at community organizations and events
• Support efforts to ensure centers maintain funded enrollment level and an ongoing waitlist
• Manage Child Start’s hotline and online pre-application process
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to waitlisted families, including paperwork required before a child may attend a center‑based program
• Ensure data is entered accurately along with all applicable documentation to complete applications
• Process EHS to HS transition eligibility verifications, as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in social work, business or a related field
• Education, certifications, training and experience will be considered
• Requires one to three years of related experience
• Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures
• Head Start or database experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Must be able to travel to other Child Start locations and applicant homes to complete eligibility paperwork
• Use of office equipment such as telephone system, fax, scanner, etc.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and data entry accuracy
• Focused attention to detail, well‑organized and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Able to communicate in a professional manner through verbal/written means, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Requires a high level of confidentiality, personal integrity, and ethics
• Must be sensitive, respectful, and accepting of all families
• Must gain extensive knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and agency procedures as they pertain to eligibility
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
• In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process
• Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays each year
• And much more!

Pay

$16.78 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week / 52 weeks per year