Student Recruitment Manager 2026-27 (full-time)

About the role

Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a charter public school serving students in grades 6-12. CCSC’s school values are Belonging, Equity, Growth, and Achievement, and we focus on post-secondary success for all students by combining high academic and behavioral expectations with an environment of unconditional affection and acceptance in which all students can flourish.

CCSC seeks dedicated, outstanding, and innovative faculty who are interested in:

• Joining our diverse and talented team;
• Contributing to our rigorous academic program and strong school culture;
• Supporting the school’s commitment to anti-racism, equity, and restorative justice, which we aim to live out in our daily practices, policies, and systems; and
• Learning through professional development that is team-based and includes an extensive focus on equity.

CCSC is one of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s 6 Blue Ribbon Schools of Recognition this year thanks to its successful efforts to improve student performance, particularly for those who were previously struggling. www.ccscambridge.org

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the Recruitment Team and lead recruitment efforts in Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, and Revere.
• Directly recruit families:
  • Work with the Recruitment Team to develop and implement recruitment strategies and enrollment plans to attract and enroll more students.
  • Attend fairs and community events to spread the word about CCSC.
  • Work with the Recruitment Team to involve students, families, and teachers in the welcoming process.
  • Work with the Recruitment Team to organize and execute CCSC Open House and Accepted Students Day events.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Development on student recruitment materials.
  • Distribute student recruitment materials.
  • Maintain communication tracker for all phone and email follow-up with interested families and students.
• Serve as contact for families inquiring about the school (phone & email); sign up families for events; answer questions and help families get to know CCSC’s mission and program.
• Manage CCSC’s lottery application process: follow up with families with incomplete applications, update application tracker with notes and application status information.
• Build and maintain community relationships:
  • Establish and expand relationships with schools, places of worship, city offices, and community organizations (including youth centers and Boys and Girls Clubs) in Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, and Revere.
  • Work with the Recruitment Team, community organizations, and community members to integrate the work of CCSC into the larger regional context.
• Build and maintain school/family relationships:
  • Act as a community liaison for families from Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, and Revere throughout their time at CCSC.
  • Carry out engagement work organizing groups for families from Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, and Revere.
• Organize and procure enrollment materials from families:
  • Constant outreach through the enrollment process to ensure all necessary documents are submitted for enrollment.
  • Provide opportunities for paperwork sessions with families whether in-person, hybrid, or at external locations more familiar to new families.
  • Update enrollment databases, sheets, and records as new documents are uploaded.
  • Run enrollment lotteries on an as-needed basis.
• Lead organization of Open Houses and Accepted Students Day:
  • Draft programming for events such as run of show and communicate plans for events to members of the team with documents, notes, and instructions.
  • Procure materials for events such as food, flyers, and decorations while adhering to the event budget.
  • Responsible for event set-up.
• Monitor Family Group Chat:
  • Listen to community commentary and concerns.
  • Relay any pertinent information to Director of Communications.
• Support family needs through aiding community members in finding resources, information, and opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Direct student recruitment experience (in a school setting preferred).
• Experience working with community-based organizations.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Fluent in a language other than English (preferred).

This job is a combination of on- and off-site work. The Student Recruitment Manager should expect to be present at CCSC at least two full days a week on average. Additionally, the nature of this role will require evening and weekend work.

Pay

CCSC’s pay scale is based on number of years of experience and education level, with up to 5 full years of full-time experience in a similar role in the US honored. Salaries range from $57,250 for Step 1 with a bachelor’s degree to $73,481 for Step 6 with a master’s degree or higher.