Welcome Center Bilingual Enrollment Specialist

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC•East Hartford, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and highly responsive in providing services to prospective School Choice families, Goodwin University Magnet School System (GUMSS), participating magnet schools, Open Choice districts, technical education programs, Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) partners, and Connecticut State Board of Education (CSBE). The GUES Welcome Center, Bilingual Enrollment Specialist thrives in a collaborative team environment, also works independently to meet deadlines, and manages a wide range of responsibilities. Goodwin University Magnet Schools, EOE

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Bilingual written and oral Spanish preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the Sheff Settlement and school choice is preferred.
Valid Driver’s License (required).
Three years of experience in a school/education environment.
Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships and develop data collection systems.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual written and oral Spanish
Knowledge and understanding of the Sheff Settlement and school choice

Responsibilities

Support recruitment, enrollment, and residency processes for all school choice options (magnet schools, Open Choice, technical education programs, and RSCO) in collaboration with regional partners.
Assist in marketing and outreach responsibilities as needed, including attending and participating in weekly meetings with RSCO and Sheff Stakeholders
Generate, analyze, and maintain accurate data and reports across multiple platforms (PowerSchool, EnrollWise, MS Office, Google Suite) to support recruitment strategies.
Serve as a primary contact for inquiries (chat, email, phone, text) and communicate departmental procedures to staff and all families.
Provide individualized, bilingual (oral and written Spanish) support to families with application processes (RSCO Lottery) and school choice options.
Conduct community outreach, attend/plan recruitment fairs and events, and provide on-site application assistance.
Support daily Welcome Center operations, track services provided, and maintain accurate records for required reports.
Provide translation services
Use standard office equipment and a work cell phone.
Travel is required, including the possible transport of the mobile classroom; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary.
Supplement other Welcome Centers accessible to the public
Work holidays, occasional evenings, and weekends for extended hours during peak season
Performs other related tasks as assigned.