Enrollment & Operations Coordinator

Primrose School of East Brunswick; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Job summary

Primrose School of East Brunswick is seeking an experienced Enrollment & Operations Coordinator to join our Leadership Team. This role focuses on enrollment growth, center operations, family engagement, marketing, and community involvement, with the Owner and Leadership Team as primary collaborators.

The ideal candidate is proactive, excels at multi-tasking, communicates effectively with families and staff, and helps foster a welcoming culture while managing daily administrative tasks and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar childcare enrollment, operations, administrative, admissions, or leadership role is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, writing, and public-speaking skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to confidently diffuse challenging situations and communicate with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
• Self-motivated, dependable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable balancing enrollment, operations, marketing, and family engagement in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, approachable, and committed to creating a positive experience for children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Owner and Leadership Team with daily center operations, administrative tasks, and special projects.
• Manage prospective family leads, tours, follow-ups, enrollment, and registration.
• Maintain and project classroom rosters to anticipate future availability and enrollment opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and current families and assist with resolving concerns professionally and effectively.
• Manage the center's social media presence, creating engaging content while strictly following confidentiality and photo/video policies.
• Identify local marketing and community partnership opportunities to increase school visibility and enrollment.
• Plan and support family events, staff appreciation activities, school events, and community outreach.
• Help foster a positive, welcoming, and connected culture among families and team members.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.) to maximize organization and efficiency.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with families, staff, leadership, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Google Workspace

Independence

Marketing knowledge

Family engagement

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• 401(k)

Primrose School of East Brunswick is seeking an experienced, organized, and confident Enrollment & Operations Coordinator to join our Leadership Team. This is a dynamic role focused on enrollment growth, center operations, family engagement, marketing, and community involvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can confidently manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with families and staff, and serve as a strong extension of the Owner and Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Owner and Leadership Team with daily center operations, administrative tasks, and special projects.


• Manage prospective family leads, tours, follow-ups, enrollment, and registration.


• Maintain and project classroom rosters to anticipate future availability and enrollment opportunities.


• Build strong relationships with prospective and current families and assist with resolving concerns professionally and effectively.


• Manage the center's social media presence, creating engaging content while strictly following confidentiality and photo/video policies.


• Identify local marketing and community partnership opportunities to increase school visibility and enrollment.


• Plan and support family events, staff appreciation activities, school events, and community outreach.


• Help foster a positive, welcoming, and connected culture among families and team members.


• Utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.) to maximize organization and efficiency.


• Communicate professionally and confidently with families, staff, leadership, and community partners.

What We\'re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar childcare enrollment, operations, administrative, admissions, or leadership role is required.


• Strong leadership, communication, writing, and public-speaking skills.


• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.


• Ability to confidently diffuse challenging situations and communicate with professionalism and empathy.


• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.


• Self-motivated, dependable, proactive, and able to work independently.


• Comfortable balancing enrollment, operations, marketing, and family engagement in a fast-paced environment.


• Professional, approachable, and committed to creating a positive experience for children, families, and staff.

Full-time | Alternating Schedule

• Opening: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM


• Closing: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Occasional evening or weekend meetings, events, and community activities may be required. Reliability and consistency are essential for this leadership-support position.

Compensation & Growth

$19–$23/hour, based on education, relevant experience, skill level, and years of experience.

We believe in developing our team and offer:

• Hands-on training with the Leadership Team


• Online training and professional development


• Ongoing coaching and support


• Opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a Leadership Team and have a direct impact on the growth, culture, and success of our school. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the school, develop their leadership skills, and build a long-term career in early childhood education and center operations.