Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee referral bonus

Professional development and growth-op

Job summary

L’Étoile French Immersion School in Portland, OR seeks an Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator to guide families through admissions, enrollment, and onboarding, while supporting communications, events, and parent involvement.

The ideal candidate builds strong relationships, communicates clearly, and stays organized to help grow enrollment and foster a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, communications, event planning, customer service, education, or community engagement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to creating a welcoming experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families throughout the admissions process.
• Respond to inquiries and provide timely, personalized follow-up.
• Lead engaging school tours that communicate L’Étoile’s mission, programs, and community.
• Guide families through application, enrollment, and new-family onboarding.
• Maintain accurate admissions records, enrollment data, and prospective-family communications.
• Coordinate open houses, family celebrations, and other community events.
• Support parent volunteers and the school’s Parent Committee.
• Manage social media content and help showcase student life and the L’Étoile community.
• Create clear, engaging communications for current and prospective families.

Skills

Admissions

Enrollment

Marketing

Communications

Event planning

Customer service

Hospitality

Education

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator - L’Étoile French Immersion School

Employer L Etoile Immersion School Location Portland, OR Closing date Oct 6, 2026

Specialty Admissions Position Type Coordinator Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University

Spring Education Group’s K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff. Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.

L’Étoile French Immersion School provides a joyful and engaging educational experience where children are known, challenged, and inspired to develop curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. For more than 15 years, our close-knit school community has delivered an exceptional French immersion education grounded in strong relationships and meaningful connection.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven school community

About The Role

The Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable point of contact for prospective and current families. This position guides families through the admissions and enrollment process while supporting communications, community events, marketing initiatives, and family engagement. The ideal candidate is an exceptional relationship builder who combines warm, responsive service with strong organizational and communication skills. This person will play an important role in strengthening enrollment, fostering family connections, and sharing the story of L’Étoile with the broader community.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families throughout the admissions process.
• Respond to inquiries and provide timely, personalized follow-up.
• Lead engaging school tours that communicate L’Étoile’s mission, programs, and community.
• Guide families through application, enrollment, and new-family onboarding.
• Maintain accurate admissions records, enrollment data, and prospective-family communications.
• Partner with school leadership to support enrollment and retention goals.
• Coordinate open houses, family celebrations, and other community events.
• Support parent volunteers and the school’s Parent Committee.
• Manage social media content and help showcase student life and the L’Étoile community.
• Create clear, engaging communications for current and prospective families.
• Assist with advertising, community partnerships, and other outreach initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, communications, event planning, customer service, hospitality, education, or community engagement
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to creating a welcoming experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with school leadership
• Comfort learning and using technology platforms, databases, and communication tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Join L’Étoile and help families discover a school community where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. Your work will shape the experience of prospective and newly enrolled families while contributing to the continued growth and success of our school.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.