Student Enrollment Coordinator - IDEA River Bluff (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Student Enrollment Coordinator is to ensure the achievement of campus enrollment and student persistence goals by effectively managing the enrollment process. This includes planning and executing targeted recruitment strategies, engaging with the community, and fostering relationships with prospective and current families. The Student Enrollment Coordinator will maintain high standards of compliance and data integrity, provide exceptional customer service, and support families through the registration and re-registration processes. By promoting IDEA Public Schools and its programs, the Student Enrollment Coordinator will help build a strong, engaged school community and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new students and families. The Student Enrollment Coordinator will also participate in all campus, regional and national operating mechanisms.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Valid Texas Driver’s License Required with a clear motor vehicle record
• At least (2) years of experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, or enrollment, preferably within an educational setting.
• Required work schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday to Saturday with occasional Sundays and holidays
• Student Recruitment and Strategic Outreach: Ability to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies targeting families with school-aged children.
• Community Engagement: Skilled in attending and creating community events, informational fairs, and off-site presentations to promote brand awareness.
• Public Speaking: Comfortable and effective in delivering presentations to various community organizations
• Marketing Campaign Development: Proficiency in creating and executing marketing campaigns to prospective families.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with families through various platforms (calls, texts, emails, social media).
• Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills to provide a positive experience for potential and current families
• Enrollment Process Management: Ability to manage the entire enrollment process, including fostering local interest, managing milestones, and ensuring compliance.
• Data Integrity: Attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity throughout the registration and re-registration processes.
• Compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to compliance expectations to secure personal student information.
• Relationship-Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families, community organizations, and campus staff.
• Parent Engagement: Skilled in engaging with parents and families to support their children’s education and ensure their persistence in the school.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Expertise in planning and coordinating events such as campus tours, orientation sessions, and community engagement activities.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, especially when working a non-traditional schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and select holidays.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies and plans based on progress towards goals and changing circumstances.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address issues that arise during the enrollment process and ensure timely resolution.
• Data Entry and Computer Skills: Proficiency in data entry and using computer systems to manage enrollment data and communications.
• Knowledge of IDEA Public Schools: Familiarity with the IDEA Public Schools model and programs to effectively communicate with families.
• Goal-Driven and Data-Oriented: Motivated by achieving targets and using data to inform decisions and strategies.
• Self-Management: Ability to work independently and manage one’s own workload and responsibilities.
• The ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to work in extreme weather.
• Bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, walking.
• Ability to carry up to 50lb

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• K-12 education experience
• Bilingual: Proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure campus enrollment targets are met by the 11th Day of School and maintain a solid waitlist after the lottery.
• Execute student recruitment strategies, attend community events, and conduct off-site presentations to various organizations.
• Organize and conduct cold calling campaigns, collaborate on recruitment events, and assist parents in completing applications.
• Establish recurring weekly campus tours, send “WELCOME” STREAM messages, and create monthly recruitment plans.
• Manage the re-registration process, follow up with families post-lottery, and develop a recapture campaign for withdrawn families.
• Oversee Welcome to IDEA orientation planning, Registration and Re-Registration process, provide high-quality onboarding for new families, and lead new student and parent interactions.
• Ensure rolling enrollment compliance, fill open seats by following the waitlist order, and maintain data integrity throughout the registration and re-registration process.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees