Student Enrollment Coordinator - IDEA North Mission (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Mission, TX

7d•$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, and builds relationships with prospective and current families. It maintains compliance and data integrity, provides customer service, supports families through registration and re-registration, and promotes IDEA Public Schools and its programs to help create a strong school community and a seamless onboarding experience. The coordinator also participates in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms. This is a full-time, on-site position in the specified region. Candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate are preferred. The role may require car travel up to 80% of the time during the busiest parts of the year. The required schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, or enrollment, preferably in an educational setting.
Valid driver’s license; the posting specifies a Texas driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record.
Ability to work the required schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays and holidays.
Skills in student recruitment, strategic outreach, community engagement, public speaking, marketing campaigns, communication, customer service, enrollment process management, data integrity, compliance, relationship-building, parent engagement, event planning, time management, adaptability, problem-solving, data entry, and computer use.
Ability to work independently, manage personal workload, and use data to inform decisions and pursue goals.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces; work in extreme weather; and perform bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, and walking tasks.
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
K–12 education experience.
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 deliver off-site presentations to organizations.
Organize cold-calling campaigns, collaborate on recruitment events, and help parents complete applications.
Arrange 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 orientation 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 in waitlist order, and maintain accurate data throughout registration and re-registration.
Participate in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms.

Benefits

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