Enrollment Specialist

Child Start; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Child Start, Inc. is seeking an Enrollment Specialist to support families through the application process for our Head Start programs in Wichita, KS.

This role emphasizes accurate documentation, eligibility verification, and data entry, with travel to applicant homes as needed. The candidate should have an Associate's degree and 1–3 years of related experience; Head Start or database experience is preferred, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in social work, business or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Head Start or database experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Willingness to travel to other Child Start locations and applicant homes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with families beginning at the time of application.
• Conduct interviews and review family documentation to verify eligibility and maintain records.
• Conduct home visits when needed to complete applications.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to recruit and serve families.
• Staff recruitment tables at community events to sign up families.
• Support enrollment targets and manage waitlists and hotline.
• Ensure data is entered accurately for all applications.
• Process EHS to HS transition eligibility verifications, as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in social work, business or related field

Tools

Head Start database

Job description

• Bilingual preferred

Child Start, Inc. is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Enrollment Specialist to join our team. As an Enrollment Specialist, you will play a vital role in the enrollment process for our early childhood education programs. You will be responsible for assisting families with the application process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of enrollment documents, and maintaining up-to-date records in our database.

• Establish a comfortable working relationship with families beginning at the time of application
• Conduct interviews and review family documentation to verify essential eligibility criteria and maintain comprehensive and accurate electronic eligibility determination records
• Conduct home visits when needed, alone or with appropriate staff, to complete application interviews or to make contact when other means of communication are lacking
• Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and waitlisted families
• Set up and staff recruitment tables to sign up potential new families at community organizations and events
• Support efforts to ensure centers maintain funded enrollment level and an ongoing waitlist
• Manage Child Start's hotline and online pre-application process
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to waitlisted families, including paperwork required before a child may attend a center-based program
• Ensure data is entered accurately along with all applicable documentation to complete applications
• Process EHS to HS transition eligibility verifications, as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in social work, business or a related field. Education, certifications, training and experience will be considered.
• Requires one to three years of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures
• Head Start or database experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Must be able to travel to other Child Start locations and applicant homes to complete eligibility paperwork
• Use of office equipment such as telephone system, fax, scanner, etc
• Microsoft Office proficiency and data entry accuracy
• Focused attention to detail, well-organized and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Able to communicate in a professional manner through verbal/written means, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Requires a high level of confidentiality, personal integrity, and ethics
• Must be sensitive, respectful, and accepting of all families
• Must gain extensive knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and agency procedures as they pertain to eligibility

Benefits

Child Start's Enrollment Specialist is $16.78 per hour, 40 hours per week / 52 weeks per year.

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays each year
• and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.