2026-2027 Enrollment Specialist (Seasonal)

Ednovate•Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Ednovate is hiring a seasonal Enrollment Specialist to support student recruitment, enrollment, and registration at one of its schools during the busiest time of year for this work. Working closely with a school leader and the network student enrollment team, the specialist will carry out enrollment strategies and processes aimed at achieving the school's enrollment goals. The role is the primary point of contact for students and families navigating enrollment and registration, providing excellent customer service and timely follow-up. This is a part-time, non-exempt seasonal role running from January through June, with a schedule of six hours per day, four days per week. It reports to the Chief of Schools. Ednovate operates tuition-free public schools focused on expanding access to high-quality college-preparatory education and creating positive multi-generational change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Working knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Mission-driven commitment to increasing college attainment for historically underrepresented students.
Commitment to promoting educational opportunity for students and families.
Ability to work autonomously and flexibly in a transparent, accountable workplace.
Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and engage in constructive debate and feedback.
Resourcefulness, persistence, and a growth mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with canvassing, phone-banking, or event management.
Knowledge of and cultural competence regarding the communities served by Ednovate.
Knowledge of public education and charter schools.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of a multi-pronged student recruitment strategy.
Help plan and execute student recruitment events at schools and in the community.
Distribute communications and marketing materials, including flyers and presentations, to drive applications.
Attend community events and fairs to inform eligible families and promote Ednovate schools.
Communicate proactively with families, answer questions throughout the lottery and enrollment process, and assist with paper and online enrollment applications.
Follow up with families after the lottery to offer available spots and secure acceptances toward school enrollment goals.
Manage the registration process by distributing communications, following up with families, and supporting the collection and entry of registration documents until registration is complete.
Support management of SchoolMint, Ednovate's online enrollment and lottery system.
Input and organize data gathered through canvassing, outreach, phone-banking, and other recruitment and enrollment activities.
Monitor progress toward goals and make timely, meaningful adjustments.