Job Description
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Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
Job Description
The Associate Manager, NYC Enrollment plays a crucial role in supporting the enrollment process at Uncommon NYC. They are responsible for coordinating and executing various tasks related to student recruitment, outreach, and application management. The Associate Manager, NYC Enrollment will work closely with the Manager, NYC Enrollment and other team members to execute recruitment strategies, cultivate community relationships, and ensure the visibility of the institution as an educational option. They also track the effectiveness of their outreach efforts, host family information sessions, and collect on the spot student applications from prospective families. The Associate Manager, NYC Enrollment supports the overall enrollment goals and collaborates with stakeholders to streamline the enrollment process for prospective students. Requires travel throughout Brooklyn, NYC up to 80% of the time. Includes some heavy lifting of marketing materials, tables, chairs etc.
Community Outreach: Responsible for identifying partnership and family engagement opportunities with organizations in Brooklyn. The Associate Manager will lead all canvassing, tabling, and other recruitment efforts according to the NYC enrollment strategic plan.
- Cultivate and maintain a network of community relationships through regular pop-in visits, literature drop-offs, meetings, and communication to find partnership opportunities with organizations that serve the same demographic as Uncommon Schools. Leverage community partners to identify and recruit students to Uncommon Schools and ensure Uncommon NYC visibility as an educational option.
- Deepen relationships with an active list of community partners to aid and support in continued partnership and outreach for prospective scholars to enroll in future school years.
Family Outreach Management: Provide informational opportunities to prospective families.
- Setup informational tables throughout the Brooklyn community to inform residents of the educational opportunities at Uncommon Schools.
- Implement a comprehensive follow-up plan, post-event, to engage and nurture prospective families, providing timely and relevant information to address inquiries and overcome potential barriers to enrollment.
- Track the effectiveness of various outreach efforts over time to make informed requests on recruitment strategy and funds with the support of the manager.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all families and CBOs, resulting in a high conversion rate of lead to applied families.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to lead conversion.
Recruitment and Enrollment: Assist the Director of School Support and Manager, NYC Regional Enrollment in the execution and management of recruitment strategy plans and targets, using data analysis to determine and respond to community and school needs for outreach and enrollment.
- Generate and cultivate leads and applications for prospective families.
- Post lottery manage a “warm” waitlist through strong communication and data-entry.
- Support in the preparations and execution of an annual lottery and related compliance.
Student Application and Record Management: Collaborate with the Manager, NYC Regional Enrollment to manage all prospective student applications, enrollment paperwork, and prospective family communication following-up on missing pieces of information to submit applications.
- Additional duties and projects as needed and assigned in support of NYC schools
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required
Experience Requirements:
- 5-6 years of professional experience:
- 3-4 years of directly related experience
- 3 years in student enrollment/recruitment
- Outlook, Excel, Google Drive, SchoolMint, and Salesforce is a plus
Schedule/Travel:
- 4 days a week in the Brooklyn Regional Office and 1 day flexible
- Local travel between schools and community based organizations and events within Brooklyn and NYC.
- Travel required throughout Brooklyn, NYC up to 80% of the time. Includes some heavy lifting of marketing materials, tables, chairs etc.
Additional Information
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $74,000 to $87,000.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $78,300.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.