Enrollment Coordinator
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
This role supports Uncommon Schools in Boston, locally known as Roxbury Prep, by carrying out critical student enrollment work. The Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for carrying out various outreach & enrollment work streams in partnership with school staff to meet enrollment goals. The person in this role will activate their personal and professional networks and engage Boston community-based organizations and groups to spread the word about our schools to prospective families. They will use tested systems and processes to support families to and through their first day of school at Roxbury Prep!
Community Outreach
- Build awareness in the community by organizing and participating in grassroots outreach tactics, including canvassing door-to-door and around the neighborhood including businesses, phone banks, etc.
- Build relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) to engage with families in the community
- Coordinate outreach events with community-based organizations to table or host information sessions
- Use enrollment tracking systems to monitor progress to goals and improve practices
- Be a positive ambassador for Roxbury Prep in the community
Parent & Enrollment Support
- Support families in learning more about Roxbury Prep as an option for their student
- Conduct outreach calls to engage potential leads and recruit them to Roxbury Prep
- Plan and execute in-person and virtual enrollment events for prospective families
- Provide answers to frequently asked questions and offer in-person & virtual opportunities to see our schools and hear from current parents & staff
- Guide families through the SchoolMint application and enrollment process
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities
- You enjoy engrossing yourself within the community
- Collaborative and enjoys a team environment
- Excellent organization, time management, and follow-through skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- This role requires some evening and weekend work
- This role requires prolonged periods of walking or time on feet to support canvassing work in the community.
Experience Required
- 1 year of work experience required
- Knowledge of the Boston community
- Speaks fluent Spanish (Preferred)
Travel
- Local - meaning the role moves between offices or buildings regularly - will be based at one of our schools 4 times per week
- Will attend outreach events in the Boston Community
Additional Information
This role is currently a full time hourly position with flexible work hours. Uncommon Schools offer salaries commensurate with experience and a very generous benefits and vacation package. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.