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Student Recruitment and Family Engagement Associate, New Visions Charter High Schools

Employer
New Visions for Public Schools
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Human Resources
Grade Level
High School
Position Summary

The Student Recruitment and Family Engagement Associate is part of the student recruitment team that works closely with school staff, school leadership teams, parent associations, community groups, and parent advisory councils to engage families and involve them in school communities. This position focuses on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for parents and guardians. The Student Recruitment and Family Engagement Associate is also charged with identifying issues of concern to families and working with school leaders to ensure that these issues are addressed in a timely manner. This is a role that requires exemplary people skills.
Key Responsibilities
Student Recruitment
  • Work closely with New Visions Network Student Recruitment Team and Director of School Operations to create a plan to secure 1,500 student applications annually.
  • Build relationships with feeder middle schools, conduct outreach to schools throughout Brooklyn, organize meetings with middle school students, school staff, and families; and create, update, and give presentations to middle school personnel.
  • Organize all areas of the NYC High School Fairs, guidance counselor breakfasts, recruitment fairs, and community events including: preparing or informing marketing materials for recruitment, coordinate staff, volunteers, and materials.
  • Conduct open houses, student tours, and new parent orientations as needed.
  • Along with design team, create promotional material and design forms of recruitment to attract new families that are within the guidelines given to charter schools in NYC.
  • Create, update, and give presentations to prospective families & middle school personnel.
Lottery and Enrollment
  • Coordinate the implementation of the new student lottery in compliance with State law and maintain student waiting list, in conjunction with the DSO and the New Visions CMO.
  • Manage the school’s enrollment process in its entirety: Notify families we received their application with a personal email, or letter, and/or phone call; conduct regular and ongoing outreach to applicants and families, extend seat offers to parents once the lottery is complete and actively manage the waitlist.
  • Coordinate new student orientation event in collaboration with cohort Assistant Principal, counselor and DSO.
  • Meet with families individually to assist in the registration and enrollment process.
  • In collaboration with Director of School Operations create monthly Newsletter, Calendars and family correspondence in collaboration with the student council and Family School Alliance plan student and family events throughout the school year.
Community Engagement and Communication
  • Seek out and build partnerships with local feeder middle schools, community groups, churches, media outlets to brand our school and recruit students.
  • Educate community advocates and politicians about the schools through relationship building, school visits & tours, community events, etc.
  • Coordinate this with the Community and Internship manager: content and all social media accounts so families can have all pertinent support and information.
  • Draft regular press releases highlighting school-wide events, activities and partnerships.


Qualifications
  • A BA or BS from an accredited college.
  • At least 3 years experience in community work (i.e., community organizing, coalition building, project/program managing) in an area related to the duties described
  • A flexible schedule with respect to work hours (including some early mornings, evenings and Saturdays) in order to meet the needs of parents and families.
  • Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole or Russian highly desired with a preference for written communication skills (optional).
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Access.
  • Must be able to use various social media platforms: Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat (optional).
Additional Qualifications
  • Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Experience and zeal for working in an entrepreneurial school environment.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines coupled with the ability to think and act strategically.
  • Commitment to build school, family and community partnerships that support improved student outcomes.
  • Experience working with families and youth a plus.

New Visions for Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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