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KIPP is hiring a Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment. This role requires leading enrollment initiatives, developing recruitment strategies, and managing relationships with community stakeholders to ensure full student enrollment across the Paterson region. The Director will oversee recruitment campaigns, enrollment processes, and compliance while directly managing recruitment staff.

Highlights

Lead development and execution of regional student recruitment and enrollment strategies with clear targets.
Design and implement recruitment campaigns using digital outreach, social media, and community partnerships.
Manage student application and enrollment data ensuring compliance with charter enrollment laws.
Directly supervise recruiters and provide ongoing support and training.
Collaborate with school leaders, marketing, and operations teams to align recruitment and enrollment efforts.
Proficiency required in CRM systems and data analysis tools; familiarity with enrollment systems preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Education, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in student recruitment or enrollment management, preferably in education.
Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.
Travel to school locations in Paterson and surrounding New Jersey areas may be required.

Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment Full Description

Company Description

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

Job Description

The Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment leads and implements student enrollment initiatives across a KIPP TEAM & Family region. The Director will be responsible for setting the vision for enrollment and student recruitment efforts, achieving ambitious enrollment Paterson, and fostering strong relationships with community stakeholders to ensure KIPP remains the school of choice for families in Paterson. The Director will report directly to the Managing Director of Marketing, Communications, and Enrollment.

The Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment will be responsible for designing and implementing successful recruitment and enrollment strategies, managing multiple priorities, and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. They will actively monitor enrollment data, make strategic decisions based on insights, and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy Development

Lead the development and implementation of a regional vision and strategy for student recruitment and enrollment, ensuring full enrollment.
Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy plan with clear enrollment targets and metrics.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for student recruitment and enrollment cycles.
Train and support direct reports in executing recruitment strategies, including canvassing and family engagement efforts.
Collaborate with school leaders and operations teams to oversee the enrollment process from initial application to the first day of school.

Recruitment and Outreach Execution

Design and implement recruitment campaigns that reflect our mission and value proposition, leveraging digital outreach, social media, and community partnerships.
Build and sustain partnerships with local organizations and community leaders to enhance visibility and trust in KTAF schools.
Oversee recruitment events, such as open houses, lotteries, and new family orientations, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for prospective families.

Enrollment Systems and Compliance

Oversee the collection and management of student applications and enrollment data
Ensure compliance with all charter enrollment laws and policies.
Track and analyze data related to recruitment and enrollment benchmarks to drive continuous improvement and use data analytics to drive strategic initiatives.
Develop systems to optimize student transitions between elementary, middle, and high school, achieving at least 85% matriculation rates across feeder patterns.

Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Directly manage recruiters, including part-time recruitment staff.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide guidance, monitor progress, and support professional development.
Facilitate enrollment meetings to ensure alignment on recruitment goals and deliverables.
Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to develop materials and campaigns that highlight the strengths of our schools.
Ensure accurate and effective data tracking and analysis and report out to stakeholders
Engage with school leaders and operations teams to ensure a seamless and family-friendly enrollment process, and to support strong alignment on student recruitment and retention strategies.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above essential duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Marketing, Communications, or related fields preferred.
5+ years of experience in student recruitment, enrollment management, or related fields, preferably in education.
Demonstrated success in managing varied stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Skills & Abilities

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in CRM systems and data analysis tools; familiarity with enrollment systems preferred.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of the organization and employees.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments at once.
Ability to travel to school locations to meet with staff as needed..
Ability to work across cultures with all levels of organization as well as with different functions.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

Prolonged periods of working at the computer and sitting at a desk.
Travel to various school locations in Paterson and occasionally around NJ.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive salary ranging from $110,000-$135,000. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions.

In addition to a competitive salary, we a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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