Manager on Assignment Student Recruitment, Enrollment & Retention Non-Certificated
San Jose, CA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner regardless of home language graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.
Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelors contrast only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important and a similar 35% hold a bachelors degree (Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.
Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration language development and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism biliteracy and critical thinking through reflective data-informed practice.
If our mission model and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you we invite you to apply.
Role Summary
This Manager on Assignment at Voices Academies is a strategic leader responsible for driving student recruitment enrollment attendance retention alumni engagement and data-driven survey initiatives across the network. Reporting directly to the Director of Student and Family Services this individual serves as a key point of contact for families community partners and school staff to ensure strong enrollment pipelines and sustained student success. The Manager on Assignment brings a solutions-oriented mindset and a deep commitment to equity ensuring every studentregardless of backgroundhas access to the transformative education Voices provides.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment
- Develop and implement annual student recruitment strategies to meet enrollment targets across all Voices campuses
- Help plan coordinate and execute outreach events including community fairs school tours open houses and information sessions
- Build and maintain relationships with feeder schools community organizations faith-based groups and local leaders to expand the Voices applicant pipeline
- Help to create and ensure the distribution of recruitment materials in English and Spanish for diverse audiences
- Track and analyze recruitment funnel data to identify gaps and optimize strategies
- Train and support campus staff and volunteers in recruitment best practices
Enrollment
- Oversee the full enrollment lifecycle from application through registration ensuring a smooth and welcoming family experience
- Manage the lottery process in compliance with California charter school regulations
- Coordinate enrollment documentation verification and data entry across enrollment and student information systems
- Liaise with school staff to ensure the timely processing of enrollment records for all incoming students
- Monitor enrollment targets by campus and adjust outreach strategies accordingly
- Provide families with enrollment support and resources with a focus on accessibility and equity
Attendance
- Monitor daily weekly and monthly attendance trends across the network; identify patterns of chronic absenteeism and intervene proactively
- Partner with teachers counselors and administrators to develop individualized attendance improvement plans for at-risk students
- Communicate attendance expectations and policies to families in a culturally responsive manner
- Maintain accurate attendance data and generate regular reports for leadership and compliance purposes
- Lead or support attendance-related campaigns incentive programs and family engagement efforts
Retention
- Design and ensure the implementation of data-informed student retention strategies to reduce attrition across grade levels
- Help to ensure schools conduct regular outreach and check-ins with families of students at risk of dis-enrolling
- Collaborate with campus leadership and student support teams to identify and address barriers to retention
- Track retention metrics and prepare reports with actionable recommendations for school and network leadership
- Foster a sense of belonging and community among students and families to strengthen long-term commitment to Voices
Alumni Programs
- Develop and manage a comprehensive alumni engagement program that maintains connections with Voices graduates through college and beyond
- Coordinate alumni events mentorship opportunities and success tracking initiatives
- Partner with college access and counseling teams to monitor alumni postsecondary outcomes
- Manage alumni database and communicate regularly via newsletters social media and events
- Leverage alumni stories and data to support recruitment development and advocacy efforts
Surveys
- Design administer and analyze family student and staff surveys to inform programmatic and operational decisions
- Coordinate the bi-annual network-wide climate and satisfaction surveys in compliance with charter authorizer requirements
- Synthesize survey data into accessible reports and presentations for leadership and school teams
- Recommend and track improvements based on survey findings
- Ensure survey instruments and communications are available in English and Spanish
Additional Responsibilities
- Travel between campuses and to community events as needed
- Serve as a champion of Voices mission vision and values in all external-facing interactions
- Perform related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and oral) required
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in student recruitment enrollment community outreach or a related field preferably in a public school or charter school setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of California charter school enrollment regulations strongly preferred
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Student recruitment and enrollment best practices in K-12 or charter school environments
- California charter school laws and enrollment compliance requirements
- Attendance monitoring systems and chronic absenteeism intervention strategies
- Survey design data collection and qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Community outreach strategies for diverse multilingual families
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with students families and community stakeholders
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced mission-driven environment
- Work independently and collaboratively across departments and campuses
- Proficiently use MS Office Google Suite and student information systems (e.g. PowerSchool)
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive student and family data
- Demonstrate a genuine commitment to educational equity and the communities Voices serves
Working Conditions
Environment:
Office and community-facing environment; frequent travel between campuses; evening and weekend availability required for recruitment events and community outreach.
Physical Requirements:
Regular requirement to stand sit walk talk hear see read speak reach and lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Occasional travel to off-site events and partner locations.
Prior to Employment
Must meet the following criteria to receive an offer of employment:
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
- Valid TB Clearance and a Clear Criminal Background Check
Key Compensation:
- Annual salary range $78000 - $99000
- Medical dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid holidays and three floating days
- Growth opportunities
Employment
- Reports directly to the Director of Student and Family Services
- Salary-exempt position
- Position follows a 12-month work schedule
- At-Will Agreement
If you have any questions about this position please contact our hiring team by email at Thank you.
Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable federal and California law.
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race creed color religion national origin ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation age physical or mental disability marital status citizenship status medical condition or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager