Network - Student Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator

Family Life Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Life Academy Charter Schools in the South Bronx is seeking a Student Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator to support outreach, enrollment operations, and family engagement across all five FLACS campuses. Under the Director of SRE, you will coordinate outreach, manage applicant flow, and ease staff workload while strengthening community partnerships.

This 12-month role requires 1–3 years in recruitment or admissions, an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred), strong public speaking,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 1–3 years in recruitment, admissions, or outreach.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience planning tours, events, and canvassing.
• Familiarity with K-12 education or non-profit settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active presence in all five schools and conduct student outreach.
• Build relationships with local CBOs and institutions for applications.
• Schedule and attend tabling events and coordinate enrollments.
• Manage inquiries and provide enrollment information.
• Use Eventbrite and SIS systems to track RSVPs and records.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

School Mint

ATS

Job description

ABOUT US

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. FLACS, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.

FLACS is currently seeking dynamic individuals who:

• Value collaboration with like-minded individuals who believe that education is activism.


• Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm.


• Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments.


• Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment (SRE), the Student Recruitment and Enrollment (SRE) Coordinator supports the overall work of student recruitment and enrollment, and assists the Marketing & Communications and Family & Community Engagement departments. The SRE Coordinator acts as a trusted partner to the school SRE teams, families, and community-based organizations (CBOs). S/he coordinates student outreach activities, and manages applicant and lottery follow-up. S/he helps streamline student enrollment operations and strengthens family engagement, while reducing the administrative burden on school-based staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active presence in all 5 schools, collaborating with school SRE teams to conduct student outreach


• Maintain positive relationships with local community based organizations (CBOs) and other institutions for inclusion in family-facing events and activities that could lead to securing applications


• Conduct student outreach with regular visits to local CBOs and other institutions

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective families and maintain a pipeline from inquiry through enrollment and onboarding.


• Conduct thorough researched outreach to potential families to secure new student applications for the school year.


• Schedule and attend tabling events on a weekly basis to gain applications and conduct follow up with families from these events.


• Maintain an active outside canvassing schedule


• Maintain accurate records of activity and student documents


• Schedule, manage, and lead school tours, open houses, and enrollment events in conjunction with the school SRE teams.


• Respond promptly to inquiries and provide accurate information regarding experience, curriculum, services, academics, activities, and enrollment requirements


• Post events and manage RSVPs via Eventbrite and other event management applications


• Work with School Mint, Parent Square, and other student information systems to maintain accurate information and records.


• Other responsibilities assigned by the SRE Director or COO

Professional Responsibilities:

• Uphold the FLACS’ mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.


• Reflect on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness and guide professional growth.


• Engage and collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.


• Display evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree a minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.


• 1-3 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.


• Strong public speaking skills, with the proven ability to adapt tone for families, staff, and prospective students.


• Hands -on experience planning and making presentations and carrying out activities such as school tours, open houses, canvassing, etc.


• Highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines and a recurring content calendar.


• Prior School Mint and ATS experience a plus.


• Experience in K-12 education, charter schools, or community-serving nonprofits.


• Connection to or familiarity with the South Bronx community.


• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.


• Clearance for fingerprint and criminal background check.

This is a 12-month position that is partially remote.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range - 52,000 to 62,000

It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided bylaw), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.