Student Recruiter

About the Role

At United Schools, the Student Recruiter plays an important role in helping families learn about United and supporting the network in reaching its student enrollment goals. The Student Recruiter works closely with the Director, Family & Community Engagement and campus-based Deans of Family & Community Engagement to recruit prospective students and families through community outreach, phone calls, door-to-door canvassing, mailings, school tours, and recruitment events. The Student Recruiter also supports consistent follow-up with interested families, maintains accurate recruitment records, and represents United and its four campuses positively throughout the Columbus community.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students and families through community outreach, phone calls, door-to-door canvassing, mailings, school tours, and recruitment events
• Support consistent follow-up with interested families
• Maintain accurate recruitment records
• Represent United and its four campuses positively throughout the Columbus community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with families, schools, community organizations, customer service, sales, outreach, or a related field preferred
• Professional working fluency in Spanish is preferred

Skills

• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with prospective students, families, colleagues, and community members
• Is comfortable initiating conversations with prospective families through phone calls, door-to-door outreach, community events, and other recruitment activities
• Is organized and able to carefully manage tasks, time, and follow-up with prospective families
• Maintains accurate records and communicates recruitment and enrollment information consistently with team members
• Possesses a valid driver's license and has reliable transportation to travel between United campuses and throughout the Columbus community
• Is comfortable using Google products and learning technology platforms necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Is enthusiastic about United's mission and able to represent United and its campuses positively in the community

Core Traits

• Mission-Driven. Team members believe deeply in the United mission: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education
• Growth Mindset. Team members believe in their ability, and the ability of all students, to grow and improve
• Relationship-Driven. Team members get proximate to students, families, and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom
• Conscientiousness. Team members are professional, reliable, diligent, and pay attention to detail
• Emotionally Constant. Team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities

Schedule

• This is a part-time, temporary position ending December 31, 2026
• The Student Recruiter will work up to 30 hours per week
• The specific weekly schedule will be determined in collaboration with the Director, Family & Community Engagement and may include evening or weekend recruitment activities

Pay

• $25 per hour

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the schools' benefits package
• Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS)