Student Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator
Student Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator
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About the Student Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator Position: The Student Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for implementing an annual student recruitment plan that aligns with KIPP Colorados student enrollment goals. The Student Enrollment Coordinator will be managed by and work closely with the Senior Director of Regional Operations (SDRO) and the External Affairs Team and school based staff to collectively recruit and enroll new students for our Far Northeast and Southwest Denver campuses. We are looking for a candidate who is fluent in spoken and written Spanish and has a meticulous attention to detail. Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills in order to work with a broad range of stakeholders. We are seeking someone who is self motivated and a self-directed learner who demonstrates a commitment to KIPP Colorados mission and vision.
About KIPP: Together with families and communities KIPP creates joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 100000 students. Nationally KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.
Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado we partner with our KIPPsters educators families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1000 high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence belonging belief advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.
What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a students needs skills and interests.
Role Responsibilities and More About How Youll Spend Your Time in this Role
Professional Responsibilities
- Believe deeply in the mission values and Race Inclusion Diversity and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
- Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
- Read internalize and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
- Provide an active presence strategic supervision and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
- Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager receive coaching implement all provided feedback engage in active practice etc.)
- Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons preparing for O3s/coaching preparing for meetings coaching PD reading and internalizing written communication etc.
- Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
- Consistently leverage existing professional tools including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email Teams chat / meetings Teams phone and Microsoft Outlook calendar)
- Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
- Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
- Actively participate in professional development grade level and department meetings
- Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
- Serve as a positive contributing member of a grade team or functional team collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
- Share candid solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
- Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events home visits calls home and other determined and related requirements
- Know that your role professional development org wide meetings etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses our Home Office or other KIPP or PD events
- Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to lunch duty arrival/dismissal duty bathroom duty hallway duty school support duties etc.)
Key specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Project manage student recruitment and enrollment
- Input track and analyze all data regarding student recruitment benchmarks and goals;
- Report out (and/or support the SDRO to report out) regular updates on progress towards goals
- Train collaborate with and ensure accountability for schoolbased staff for recruitment/enrollment activities and procedures
- Research plan and attend local events to reach prospective families
- Engage local community organizations to inform the community on behalf of KIPP Colorado and distribute KIPP Colorado marketing materials
- Establish relationships with existing families to enroll siblings and access local networks to support recruitment goals
- Engage prospective families including referrals from current KIPP Colorado families on KIPP Colorados mission and provide application support clarity and consistency throughout the school choice and enrollment process
- Engage KIPP Colorado alumni to ensure they are aware of enrollment opportunities at KIPP Colorado schools
- Develop new initiatives for student recruitment
- Support or lead KIPP Colorado community events in collaboration with our Advocacy and Community Engagement Coordinators to ensure resources are available to current and prospective families and that KIPP Colorado is represented and in the community
- Work with Campus Operations teams to execute student recruitment opportunities including canvassing tabling calling campaigns community events etc.
- Assist future families with application completion or signing up for a campus tour or visit
- Canvassing tabling and dropping off flyers or door hangers in the neighborhoods and community surrounding the campus
- Being on time to all scheduled recruitment events
- Communicating and documenting results of recruitment efforts
- Other duties as required
Role Level Specifics Scope of Work and Level of Responsibility
- For more about how youll lead at this level please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document only)
About a Successful Candidate
About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:
- High school diploma (required)
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) (Written & Spoken) (required)
- Bachelors degree (preferred)
- At least 1-3 years of relevant and aligned experience (required)
- A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
- Track record of providing outstanding customer service (required)
- Flexibility
- Ability to manage data and communication through various Google and Outlook platform
- Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
- Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
- Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to ones work
- Multi-faceted multi-skilled resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
- High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication feedback and facilitation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Articulate professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
- Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence
Compensation and Benefits
Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:
- Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $61200 and is commensurate with experience
- Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We dont care if your resume is more than one page we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments
- Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage through United Healthcare
- Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure based on work location and position
- Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)
- Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up across schools and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft
- Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone
- Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program including a PERA 401k option
- Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
- Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
- Other Insurance Options:
- Wellness reimbursement
- Voluntary employee spousal and child life insurance
- Voluntary long term disability insurance
- Voluntary short term disability insurance
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional Information: For more information you can view our benefits FAQ here
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools KIPP Denver Collegiate High School KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School KIPP Northeast Elementary KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and the ability to perform a job without regard to race color gender gender identity gender expression religious creed marital status age national origin ancestry genetic information legally protected medical condition veteran status sexual orientation or on any other basis made unlawful by federal state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
