SY23 Student Enrollment Associate

Student Enrollment Associate

Ednovate Background

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate is what it sounds like - we're "Education" "Innovation". We are a growing network of open-enrollment high schools, powered by the University of Southern California, looking to flip the script on the traditional 9-12 experience. We prepare scholars to use their college degrees and careers to make a Positive Multigenerational Change.

Our personalized approach doesn't just apply to students - we strive to create a working environment that feels "More Like Family" for our teachers as well. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep Reading.

Position Description

We are seeking a Student Recruitment Associate to support the student recruitment and community partnership work across our organization. This individual will report to the Chief of Schools and work closely with our school site leaders to collaborate and execute on a robust student recruitment strategy and process including canvassing, event management, and communication creation and distribution.

The Student Recruitment Associate must be willing to travel to all Ednovate schools.

Potential Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Student Recruitment

• Coordinate and execute events that drive student recruitment
• Implement student recruitment strategies that target families around our schools
• Create and distribute communication and marketing materials including flyers and presentations to relevant stakeholders

• Support the management of SchoolMint, our online enrollment and lottery system
• Input and organize data gathered from canvassing, outreach, and phone-banking activities
• Assist parents in completing a paper or online enrollment application
• Support schools with the enrollment process
• Collaborate with enrollment specialists
• Organize and attend promotional events and fairs as necessary

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with parents, neighbors, community agencies, and various community groups to inspire and motivate families to join the Ednovate community
• Support planning and execution of regular family events, small gatherings, ands speaking engagements with community groups
• Attend community events and informational fairs to inform eligible families and promote Ednovate schools
• Communicate with families to answer any questions throughout the lottery and enrollment process
• Support both English and Spanish-speaking families and community members

Physical Requirements - As a student enrollment associate this individual will be required to work outdoors and walk large areas for long periods of time. This person must be able to perform these physical tasks and maintain a positive composure when engaging potential families.

Candidate Qualifications

• Outstanding skills in: relationship building, oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and problem solving
• Spanish/English bilingual fluency preferred
• A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Recruitment and/or community building experience
• Canvassing and phone-banking experience a plus
• Event management experience
• Knowledge and cultural competence of the local student and parent community
• Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but not required
• Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change

Ednovate Non-Negotiables:

• A history of high achievement and results
• Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough")
• Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission
• Obsessive attention to detail
• Serviced-focused mentality

Application Process

Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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