Enrollment Coordinator

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools • Memphis, TN

1d • $40,000 - $52,500

About The Position

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus. At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life. At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience working in enrollment management, student recruitment, as a school office manager or similar position.
• A Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a K-12 charter school environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency using PowerSchool, SchoolMint, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Experience in school operations at a non-profit organization, or public, private, or charter school
• Experience with working in under-resourced communities serving families and/or students.
• Motivated team player who is committed to the Freedom Preparatory standard of excellence
• Detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and lead by example in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
• Self-starter who is able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; pleasant demeanor on the phone and in person
• A strong commitment to supporting educators and the overall mission of Freedom Preparatory Academy

Responsibilities

• Support staff, parents , and students with accessing and navigating the student enrollment system.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual parent, student, and teacher surveys.
• Execute the timeline for the year's application/lottery process with direction from the Manager of Enrollment and Community Engagement.
• Support the management of the enrollment and application processes, the marketing of FPA to the local community, and the withdrawal process.
• Complete the annual onboarding for all new and returning students/families including paperwork assistance, providing information about our schools, and providing information based on inquiries from families and community stakeholders.
• Effectively work in PowerSchool to provide enrollment/retention updates to the Manager of Enrollment and Community Engagement.
• Support school-based operations teams with updating student documents, fulfilling records requests, and onsite family/community engagement activities.
• Organize and facilitate quarterly parent and family engagement activities.
• Provide updates to the marketing team for information to be posted on the school website and social media platforms.
• Attend trainings as required by FPA, MSCS, and the TN Dept. of Education.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Support the implementation of social media content by scheduling and publishing brand-approved posts across Freedom Prep Academy Memphis platforms, ensuring all campuses are represented equitably and consistently.
• Demonstrate a general working knowledge of Meta Business Suite and Microsoft Excel to assist with basic social media monitoring and analytics tracking, while receiving guidance and direction from the Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor.

Benefits

• Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage
• Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)
• Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning
• Support in obtaining licensure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level