Recruitment and Admissions Director SY2026-SY2027

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School•Chicago, IL

21h•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

About North Lawndale College Prep (NLCP): Celebrating 26 years as an anchor institution in the North Lawndale Community, North Lawndale College Prep (NLCP) is doubling down on its mission to not only empower students with the tools needed to successfully make it to and through college but to also become transformational leaders. NLCP is a co-ed charter network serving approximately 400 students in grades 9-12. Our scholars - the majority of whom are low income - choose NLCP for its culturally responsive and rigorous academic model. Students know when they enroll at NLCP they are entering into a robust web of support and an uplifting community. At the heart of NLCP's strong community is our commitment to five core employee values that guide the work we do and prepare us to serve students in transformational ways: trustworthiness, timeliness, teamwork, transparency, and trauma-informed. We believe that centering these values and continually growing and improving how they are practiced helps staff members build a safe and supportive environment for both students and fellow staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or Communications)
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in recruitment or related fields
Reliable transportation
Exemplary written and verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills
Strong persuasive public speaking abilities, with experience presenting to diverse stakeholder groups
Detail-oriented with the ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic environment
Good level of proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Drive) and general computer applications

Nice To Haves

Marketing skills and proficiency with marketing tools preferred
Proven track record of achieving exceptional results
Experience in student recruitment, community engagement, or grassroots organizing (preferred)
Flexibility to engage in various external activities, with availability for evening and weekend hours as needed
Proficiency in marketing design software (PowerPoint, Publisher, Illustrator, etc.) preferred
Understanding of the Chicago Public Schools ecosystem, including the GoCPS enrollment platform
Familiarity with the West Side of Chicago, particularly the North Lawndale community

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an annual student recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals.
Collaborate closely with school and network leadership to evaluate, identify, and address all aspects of student recruitment and enrollment.
Research recruitment strategies and analyze data to enhance recruitment and enrollment outcomes.
Collaborate with school leaders to develop and execute an annual recruitment plan.
Track, analyze, and report on student recruitment and enrollment data; work with schools to meet benchmarks and goals.
Support school leaders in creating and implementing effective student transition and onboarding plans.
Motivate, train, and ensure accountability of staff involved in enrollment activities.
Plan and attend local events to engage prospective families.
Oversee all internal student enrollment events (open houses, new student orientations, tours, etc.).
Develop partnerships with potential student pipelines (elementary schools, community organizations, private schools, religious institutions, etc.).
Communicate with prospective families to provide clarity and consistency throughout the enrollment process.
Manage communications related to GoCPS enrollment and recruitment.
Collaborate with family engagement stakeholders to increase engagement and enhance student recruitment, retention, and enrollment efforts.
Organize and manage student records, including filing systems and communication of records.
Work with External Affairs to ensure all student recruitment marketing materials are aligned with branding and messaging; update website and social media content related to enrollment.