Student Enrollment Coordinator - IDEA North Mission (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Mission, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Enrollment Coordinator ensures campus enrollment and student persistence goals are achieved 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, delivers customer service, and supports families through registration and re-registration. The coordinator promotes IDEA Public Schools and its programs, supports a seamless onboarding experience, and participates in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms. This is a full-time, on-site position. The required schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays and holidays. The role may require travel by car up to 80% of the time during the busiest parts of the year. Candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate are preferred; a relocation allowance may be available, if applicable. Compensation is an hourly rate ranging from $19.50 for candidates with 0 years of experience to $24.37. 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. Other offerings include paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, mental and behavioral health services, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development. IDEA Public Schools is 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. Its mission is grounded in the belief that all students can go to college.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, or enrollment; educational-setting experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record; the posting specifies a valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to work 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional Sundays and holidays.
Ability to travel by car up to 80% of the time during the busiest parts of the year.
Skills in student recruitment, strategic outreach, community engagement, public speaking, marketing campaign development, communication, customer service, enrollment process management, data integrity, and compliance.
Ability to build relationships with families, community organizations, campus staff, and other stakeholders, and to engage parents in support of student persistence.
Event planning and coordination skills, including campus tours, orientations, and community activities.
Effective time management, adaptability, problem-solving, data entry, and computer skills.
Ability to work independently, manage workload, and use data to work toward goals.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces; and work in extreme weather.
Physical ability to bend, crawl, stoop, stand, walk, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission, accountability, urgency, professional conduct, continuous learning, feedback, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).
K–12 education experience.
English and Spanish proficiency.

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 and conduct 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 reconnect with families of withdrawn students.
Plan Welcome to IDEA orientation and oversee registration and re-registration processes.
Provide 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 accurate data throughout registration and re-registration.
Participate in campus, regional, and national operating mechanisms.
Travel by car as required, potentially up to 80% of the time during the busiest parts of the year.

Benefits

Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan covered; most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.