Student Enrollment Coordinator- IDEA Rio Grande City (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Rio Grande City, TX

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Enrollment Coordinator ensures campus enrollment and student persistence goals are met by managing the enrollment process. The role plans and executes targeted recruitment strategies, engages with the community, builds relationships with prospective and current families, and promotes IDEA Public Schools and its programs. It also supports families through registration and re-registration while maintaining compliance, data integrity, and high standards of customer service. The coordinator participates in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms and provides a seamless onboarding experience for new students and families. This is a full-time, on-site position in the region identified in the posting. Candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate are preferred. Travel by car may reach 80% during the busiest parts of the year. The required schedule is 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays and holidays. The role follows a rotating, non-traditional schedule to serve families and communities. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $19.50 for 0 years of experience to $24.37. IDEA describes itself as a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K–12 public charter schools serving more than 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, or enrollment, preferably in an educational setting.
Valid Texas driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging families across calls, texts, emails, and social media.
Ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies and marketing campaigns for families with school-aged children.
Ability to engage with communities, deliver presentations, and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to manage enrollment processes, meet compliance expectations, protect student information, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to build relationships with families, community organizations, campus staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to plan and coordinate campus tours, orientations, and community events.
Ability to manage time, adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems, enter data, and use computer systems.
Ability to work independently and manage workload and responsibilities.
Ability to work the required 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule, with occasional Sundays and holidays.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces; work in extreme weather; bend, crawl, stoop, and lift; and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
K–12 education experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Familiarity with the IDEA Public Schools model and programs.

Responsibilities

Meet campus enrollment targets by the 11th day of school and maintain a solid waitlist after the lottery.
Execute student recruitment strategies, attend community events, and give off-site presentations to organizations.
Organize cold-calling campaigns, collaborate on recruitment events, and help parents complete applications.
Establish recurring weekly campus tours, send “WELCOME” STREAM messages, and create monthly recruitment plans.
Manage re-registration, follow up with families after the lottery, and develop campaigns to recapture withdrawn families.
Plan Welcome to IDEA orientations and oversee registration and re-registration processes.
Provide high-quality onboarding for new families and lead interactions with new students and parents.
Ensure rolling-enrollment compliance, fill open seats according to waitlist order, and maintain data integrity throughout registration and re-registration.

Benefits

Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying degree-program tuition, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.