Regional Student Recruitment & Community Coordinator

KIPP•Columbus, OH

About The Position

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. We have a network of 16,500 educators and 175,000 students and alumni across the country. KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and educates more than 2,000 students K-12 on a 150+ acre campus in Northeast Columbus. In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports. The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years. Interested in learning more about our school? Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of relevant experience in recruitment, outreach, community engagement, education, or nonprofit work
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse communities
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with a team
Demonstrates a “whatever it takes” attitude to meet recruitment and enrollment goals
Service-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to the KIPP Columbus mission and community
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn systems such as SchoolMint and CRM platforms
Reliable transportation to travel between campuses and community events
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for recruitment activities

Nice To Haves

Experience with student recruitment, enrollment, or community outreach preferred

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local businesses, childcare centers, and neighborhood partners to expand awareness of KIPP Columbus and strengthen recruitment pipelines.
Identify and cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations that can promote KIPP Columbus through their networks, events, and communications.
Represent KIPP Columbus at community events such as fairs, festivals, open houses, and local gatherings to engage families, answer questions, and share information about KIPP Columbus schools and programs.
Research, identify, and coordinate opportunities to participate in community events throughout the year to promote the KIPP Columbus enrollment lottery and support application goals.
Support the planning and execution of school-hosted community events that welcome prospective families, community organizations, and neighborhood leaders onto campus.
Distribute marketing materials and maintain visibility of KIPP Columbus across key community locations including businesses, apartment complexes, childcare providers, and community centers.
Contribute to regional enrollment goals by executing targeted student recruitment activities and meeting weekly application acquisition targets.
Conduct one-on-one conversations with prospective families and students to share information about KIPP Columbus and support them through the enrollment process.
Collaborate with the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager and school-based Operations teams to implement recruitment strategies aligned to regional enrollment priorities.
Conduct proactive outreach to prospective families using established lead lists and recruitment criteria.
Maintain consistent communication with families who have expressed interest in KIPP Columbus to support them through the application and enrollment process.
Guide prospective families through the enrollment process and systems, ensuring families understand application timelines, lottery processes, and next steps.
Record and track all recruitment leads, interactions, and outcomes in the region’s CRM or enrollment platform.
Follow up with prospective families to nurture interest and encourage application completion.
Collaborate closely with school-based Operations teams to support school-level recruitment strategies and community engagement efforts.
Participate in internal family-facing events and school activities to support family engagement and strengthen relationships with the current KIPP Columbus community.
Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment between recruitment efforts, family engagement strategies, and enrollment goals.
Participate in regular check-ins with the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager to review progress toward recruitment goals and receive coaching and feedback.
Maintain accurate documentation of recruitment activities, partnerships, and application progress.
Participate in regional meetings, training opportunities, and professional development sessions related to recruitment and community engagement.
Support additional recruitment initiatives and projects as needed to ensure the region meets enrollment goals.
Other duties as assigned.