Student Recruitment Manager

TITLE: STUDENT RECRUITMENT MANAGER

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a skilled professional who has experience in student recruitment in an urban setting and has entrepreneurial experience launching and ensuring the success of new projects and initiatives. Professional development opportunities are available to enhance growth, as well as competitive benefits and salary.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• The Student Recruitment Coordinator (SRC) will serve as a critical member of the Indianapolis Public Schools Team.
• The SRC will develop and lead the implementation of district-wide and school-specific strategic initiatives relating to student recruitment, working in close collaboration with and reporting directly to the Director of Enrollment and Options.
• The SRC will develop a continuum of professional development opportunities and recruitment resources for district- and school-based staff to aid in effective student recruitment across the district.
• The SRC will develop and execute a range of events and activities to support student recruitment across the district, including supporting schools as they develop their own range of events.
• The SRC will develop, maintain and monitor tracking and accountability systems to monitor the district’s progress on student recruitment.
• The SRC will develop and manage strategic partnerships for the district as it pertains to student recruitment.
• The SRC will lead the execution of the district’s strategic plan as it pertains to the student recruitment initiative
• In collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement, develop materials that empower families to navigate the complex Indianapolis school choice landscape.

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the SRC, you might:

• Develop, refine and distribute a tracking system for student recruitment that shows district leaders and schools’ progress toward recruitment goals
• Develop and present student recruitment professional development sessions for district and school leaders
• Update and distribute recruitment communication materials
• Organize and attend weekly planning meetings with cross-functional team of leaders to inform recruitment strategy and execution
• Respond to questions and concerns from teachers, administrators and students
• Plan for district-wide events focusing on retention of PreK students to K, 6th grade students to 7th and 8th grade students to 9th
• Meet with community leaders to develop recruitment partnerships to benefit IPS enrollment

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Growth Mindset - Continuously seeks to improve individual work, demonstrating candor and ability to identify weaknesses. Finds lessons in failures and successes of others. Proactively seeks and acts on feedback.
• Effective Influencer - Inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of urban school students, despite obstacles. Advocates the importance of the district’s role in serving schools and communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills - Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders. Places high priority on team and organizational goals.
• Confidentiality - Makes effective decisions regarding sensitive and confidential information. Respects the privacy of others and maintains the confidentiality of information to which exposed.
• Communication Skills - Possesses effective verbal and written communication and should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Strategic Thinking - Identifies challenges and guides team toward solutions. Creates space for productive debate and alternative perspectives. Encourages innovation and creativity from team. Identifies risks and ways to mitigate.
• Project Management - Manages projects from end to end, identifying and monitoring project milestones and holding team accountable for achieving results.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Bachelor’s degree; 3-5 years professional work experience preferred.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.