Family Success Coordinator (temporary)

MAGNOLIA EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATION•Carson, CA

7d•$5,860 - $5,900•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and passionate Family Success Coordinator to support students as part of their families joining the Magnolia community. The coordinator helps families integrate into the school community and facilitates ongoing communication between staff and families as partners in student success. The role oversees aspects of enrollment, organizes events to increase family and student satisfaction and sense of belonging, supports retention and recruitment, and helps ensure a positive family experience throughout the school year. The position reports directly to the school site Principal. Key deliverables include meeting enrollment targets through recruitment and retention, improving family satisfaction survey scores, increasing retention among families with the highest needs, and preventing summer melt through continued communication over summer break. The role is seasonal and located at Magnolia Science Academy 3 in Carson, California. The listed salary range is $5,860 to $5,900 per month.

Requirements

Experience in education, family support services, or community outreach.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse educational partners.
Familiarity with survey administration and data management.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, sitting for long periods, listening and hearing students, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and being mobile enough to escort students across campus as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Social Work, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and enrolled families, acting as a trusted resource and advocate.
Collaborate with school administrators, faculty, and staff to provide a welcoming and supportive environment during enrollment and beyond.
Follow up with enrolled families to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Provide ongoing resources and support for families’ academic, social, or emotional needs.
Organize guided tours for prospective families and coordinate street team efforts to promote the school and engage the community.
Work with the leadership team to develop strategic enrollment plans based on trends and projections, with quarterly review.
Conduct orientations at the start of the school year and as needed throughout the year.
Create and implement grade-level and overall enrollment plans, adjusting for targets, predictions, and changing priorities.
Implement retention strategies to improve student engagement, involvement, and satisfaction.
Organize and facilitate home visits or meetings with families who may not return the next academic year.
Support family transitions throughout the school year; update entry and exit data and conduct entry and exit interviews for new families.
Serve as a point of contact for families’ needs and concerns.
Hold workshops demonstrating effective two-way communication between families and staff, and seek opportunities to improve that communication.
Organize and attend two monthly enrollment events, one on campus and one off campus.
Streamline the enrollment process and leverage programs such as Schoolmint.
Collaborate with local school districts, educational agencies, and homeschool networks to raise awareness and attract students from diverse backgrounds.
Implement strategies to improve family satisfaction survey scores and increase retention, particularly for families with high needs.
Maintain communication with families over summer break to prevent summer melt.