Engagement Specialist Administrative Trainee

EdSurge; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engagement Specialist Administrative Trainee to foster a vibrant school community. This role involves organizing recruitment events, managing enrollment processes, and enhancing family engagement through effective communication and support. You will play a crucial role in building partnerships between families and the school, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive. If you are passionate about education and community involvement, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing recruitment events and managing enrollment processes.
• Strong communication skills to engage families and support student needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment events and manage enrollment processes effectively.
• Act as the primary contact for families, ensuring clear communication and support.

Skills

Event Planning

Data Management

Communication Skills

Family Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Engagement Specialist Administrative Trainee

Design Tech High School - Redwood City, California - Full time

Recruitment & Enrollment:

• Organize and coordinate recruitment events to attract incoming families.
• Oversee the enrollment and lottery processes, ensuring smooth and accurate data management through PowerSchool.
• Manage re-enrollment for current students, ensuring accurate records and communication with staff.

Event Planning:

• Plan and execute events for new families to help build a strong, connected school community.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives to support school programs and initiatives.
• Plan and facilitate parent volunteer opportunities, including using online tools for sign-ups, organizing volunteer celebrations, and maintaining consistent communication.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote consistent student attendance and punctuality.
• Monitor attendance data and manage reporting.
• Conduct truancy meetings with families to address attendance concerns and support the development of improvement plans.

Family Engagement:

• Act as a primary point of contact for families, providing timely, clear, and culturally responsive communication in home languages. Coordinate primary language support and translation/interpretation services.
• Support families in navigating school systems and connecting with relevant services or resources.
• Foster a positive partnership between families and the school by encouraging family participation in their child’s education through events, meetings, and social gatherings.
• Coordinate family engagement initiatives such as parent meetings, social events, and one-on-one support services.
• Work closely with school staff to monitor the academic and behavioral progress of students, especially those needing additional support.
• Track and evaluate family involvement, identifying trends and making recommendations for program improvements.
• Collaborate with school staff, administrators, and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to family and student support.

Data Collection & Reporting:

• Collect and analyze data related to family involvement and student attendance, reporting findings to school leadership and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.

The mission of Design Tech High School is to develop people who believe that the world can be a better place and that they can be the ones to make it happen. Design Tech School prepares students to impact the world positively.

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