Student Recruitment Manager
Posted 6 Nov
What’s this role about? The Recruitment Manager leads the enrollment team to meet student recruitment and retention goals while managing marketing and external communications. They also partner with the operations team to oversee daily logistics, school events, and administrative reporting.
New York, New York
On-site
$68K – $90K
Full-time
2-5 years exp
Bachelor degree or Postgraduate degree
Skills required
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Recruitment/Enrollment team to reach student recruitment, enrollment and retention objectives including managing and assisting recruitment and operations staff in such areas planning and executing open houses, tours, Freshman Bridge program, Student Ambassadors, cultivating relationships with local middle schools, community groups, local and state stakeholders and media outlets and more, including
- Lead the recruitment and enrollment team to meet enrollment goals through open houses, tours, and targeted outreach.
- Strengthen relationships with feeder schools, local organizations, and community partners to strengthen the pipeline of prospective students.
- Streamline the enrollment process, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and consistent family follow-up to move applications forward.
- Collaborate with the Manager of Special Needs and Grade Counselors to review transcripts and IEP’s to ensure proper student placement and accommodations
- Utilize the Parent Council as ambassadors for recruitment, empowering them to share the school’s mission and successes with their networks and community.
- Recruit Student Ambassadors to present at open houses, represent the school at fairs, and collect content for social media.
- Manage recruitment programs such as Freshman Summer Bridge and High School Shadowing Days.
- Responsible for marketing plan and communications, website development and maintenance, including
- Lead external communication efforts, including website management, social media, and outreach.
- Develop strategies to share the school’s mission, vision, and successes with families, staff, and the broader community.
- Manage school-wide updates such as family newsletters and calendars.
- Assist the Accountability and Development Manager with data collection and state reporting.
- Operations and Logistics
- Partner with the operations team on daily items such as
- Uniform and school supplies inventory
- Staff coverage
- Scheduled in-school and sports events
- Records and documents collection
- School foods
- Field trips
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
- The Recruitment Manager will oversee and supervise the Student Recruitment/Enrollment Coordinator
Qualification
EducationManagement & LeadershipMarketingAdministrative
- Unwavering high expectations for all students
- Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred
- Minimum three years of experience in operations with at least two years of management experience. Charter School experience preferred.
- Results-driven business leader with experience in, and commitment to, operational and financial excellence and the use of data and assessments to drive operational and financial decisions
- Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, QuickBooks, and other financial management and HR software
- Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders (teachers, parents, guardians, students, etc.); clear writer, facilitator, and public speaker
Benefits
- $68,000 - $90,000
- The Recruitment Manager is responsible for establishing clear protocols and procedures that align with the school’s philosophy, serve our mission, and create a welcoming, nurturing environment for students, families and staff.
- The Recruitment Manager is a critical thought-partner to the Head of School in creating and executing the school’s strategic plans, including marketing and student recruitment/enrollment planning. The individual in this position is expected to be flexible in work schedule according to the needs of prospective students and the requirement to work closely with recruitment/enrollment staff and instructional staff. May at times require day, evening, and/or weekend activity and travel.
- Health\Dental\Vision Insurance
- FSA (Health & Dependent)
- Life insurance
- Gym Reimbursement
- EAP
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 403(b) with up to 8% match
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Free Coffee, Tea and Snacks
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