National Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager - (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager contributes to the annual student enrollment cycle that starts with recruitment and ends with 100% enrollment on the first day of school. As a national staff member, they will support and coach their assigned region’s Student Enrollment Coordinator (SEC), who are campus-based staff members that report to the Assistant Principal of Operations (APOs) in charge of acquiring, nurturing, and converting prospective applicants into enrolled students. They will also lead regional SEC tactical calls, APO partnerships, field management, and accountability tactics to drive SECs to meet their ambitious enrollment goals. The National Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager reports directly to the Director of Enrollment and is part of the national team participating in all national operating mechanisms and assists other regions as determined by the national team. They are also part of all HQ enrollment initiatives and carry out other assigned HQ duties in the benefit of all regions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 Years of Experience with Sales, Organizing and In-Field Recruitment, community engagement
Must be willing to travel by plane or car to conduct weekly campus visits and support in their assigned regions or across regions. Travel average 50% of the time with peak seasons at 60%
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends at recruitment and enrollment events
Experience with sales, organizing, and in-field recruitment
Data Analysis – Excel proficiency
Power Point proficiency
Managing and Coaching Others through Influence
Holding Others Accountable to Organizational Results
Strong Conversational Skills
Strong Written Communication
Ability to Engage and Navigate Relationships across Multiple Stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Responsibilities

Coach and support assigned regional Student Recruitment and Enrollment Managers & Student Enrollment Coordinators (SECs) through data-driven coaching, field visits, and tactical calls to strengthen recruitment execution, applicant nurturing, and conversion strategies.
Lead and manage national recruitment and enrollment initiatives, ensuring alignment between national strategy and regional execution to drive applicant acquisition, re-registration, and registration completion.
Partner with APOs, RDO's and regional enrollment teams to ensure consistent implementation of IDEA’s enrollment systems, compliance standards, and family engagement strategies across all campuses.
Analyze regional and national enrollment data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and implement targeted interventions that improve applicant-to-enrollment conversion rates and overall recruitment effectiveness.
Codify and share best practices across regions by developing tools, systems, and resources that strengthen campus-level execution and ensure consistency in enrollment practices.
Design and deliver professional development and training sessions for regional and campus staff, focusing on recruitment tactics, customer service, applicant nurturing, and audit readiness.
Collaborate with the Marketing, Operations, and National Enrollment teams to plan and execute national campaigns, large-scale recruitment events, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance IDEA’s family experience and brand presence.
Contribute national insight and recommendations to inform strategy, improve systems, and enhance tools used across all regions.
Provide support during key enrollment milestones such as lottery, re-registration, and registration, ensuring smooth execution and high family satisfaction.
Serve as a national liaison between HQ and regional teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and accountability on goals and initiatives.
Participate in national and regional enrollment events, professional development sessions, and working groups to strengthen team collaboration and operational consistency.
Work a non-traditional school schedule aligned with a sales and recruitment model, which includes working on weekends to support Student Enrollment Coordinators who operate Tuesday through Saturday, with a corresponding day off during the week.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment