Bilingual Scholar Recruiter – Enrollment Growth

POWER CENTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis seeks a Bilingual Scholar Recruiter to lead recruitment and enrollment efforts across its network. You will collaborate with school-based teams to meet enrollment goals, develop outreach strategies, and represent the organization at fairs and community events while preparing marketing materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, Spanish fluency, strong communication and organization skills, and experience in K-12 admissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in a school setting, preferably within the K–12 charter school environment.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to think strategically and proactively solve problems.
• Experience with admissions software preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network and school-based Recruitment and Enrollment teams to achieve annual enrollment goal of 3,000+ students.
• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to increase applications, enrollment conversions, and representation across schools and grade levels.
• Represent Gestalt Community Schools at recruitment fairs, community events, and outreach opportunities while coordinating staff participation and preparing marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and other referral sources to expand the network's recruitment pipeline.
• Plan and facilitate open houses, scholar tours, admissions events, and family information sessions.
• Partner with marketing consultants to develop and execute strategic marketing and advertising campaigns that attract prospective families.
• Develop and deliver bilingual recruitment communications, presentations, and materials to effectively engage Spanish-speaking families.
• Coordinate community presenters, resources, and engagement opportunities for Parent Advisory Council meetings and other family-facing events.
• Lead the scholar lottery process in compliance with state law and maintain accurate student waitlists.
• Manage the recruitment and enrollment process from initial inquiry through enrollment, including timely and consistent follow-up with prospective families.
• Support reenrollment and family engagement efforts to promote scholar retention and minimize enrollment attrition.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of recruitment, enrollment, marketing, and family engagement strategies.
• Track, analyze, and report recruitment and enrollment data, including application volume, conversion rates, seat acceptance, enrollment, and waitlist activity.
• Monitor progress toward enrollment goals, identify recruitment gaps, and recommend strategies to address deficits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and current families throughout the school year to promote enrollment, engagement, and retention.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis seeks a Bilingual Scholar Recruiter to lead recruitment and enrollment efforts across its network. You will collaborate with school-based teams to meet enrollment goals, develop outreach strategies, and represent the organization at fairs and community events while preparing marketing materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, Spanish fluency, strong communication and organization skills, and experience in K-12 admissions.