Student Enrollment Coordinator - IDEA Harvey E. Najim (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Enrollment Coordinator manages the campus enrollment process to meet enrollment and student persistence goals. The role plans and executes recruitment strategies, engages with the community, builds relationships with prospective and current families, and supports families through registration and re-registration. It also promotes IDEA Public Schools and its programs, delivers a positive onboarding experience, and maintains compliance and data integrity. The coordinator participates in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms. This is a full-time, on-site position in San Antonio. Candidates who live in San Antonio or are willing to relocate are preferred. The role may require travel by car 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. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $20.74 for 0 years of experience to $25.93. IDEA offers a benefits plan that covers most of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizes most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Additional benefits include paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development. A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, or enrollment; educational-setting experience is preferred.
Valid Texas driver’s license and clear motor vehicle record.
Ability to travel by car up to 80% of the time during the busiest parts of the year.
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; and work in extreme weather.
Ability to bend, crawl, stoop, stand, walk, and meet vision-related demands, and to carry up to 50 pounds.
Strong communication, customer service, relationship-building, and parent-engagement skills.
Ability to develop recruitment strategies and marketing campaigns, engage with community organizations, and deliver presentations.
Ability to manage enrollment processes, maintain accurate records and data integrity, and follow compliance expectations for protecting student information.
Proficiency in data entry and computer systems for enrollment data and communications.
Ability to plan and coordinate campus tours, orientations, and community events; manage time and workload; adapt to changing circumstances; and solve enrollment-related problems.
Ability to work independently, manage responsibilities, and use data to pursue goals.

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 presentations off-site to organizations.
Organize cold-calling campaigns, collaborate on recruitment events, and help parents complete applications.
Schedule 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 reconnect with 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 according to waitlist order, and maintain data integrity throughout registration and re-registration.
Participate in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms.

Benefits

Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan covered, and most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, 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 to defray moving costs, if applicable.