Student Enrollment & Community Outreach Lead

Union Day School; Weddington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Union Day School in Weddington, NC, is hiring a Student Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator to lead the prospective-family pipeline from inquiry to enrollment. You will host campus tours, information sessions, and events, and build community partnerships to drive enrollment growth.

The role emphasizes outreach, marketing, and data-driven reporting, with occasional evenings or weekends. A background in K-12 admissions and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in K–12 admissions, community outreach, sales, marketing, or customer relations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self‑starter with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, social media platforms, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local outreach.
• Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ambassador: primary point of contact for prospective families with warm, responsive communication.
• Tours & Events: plan and lead campus tours, open houses, information sessions and admitted-student events.
• Pipeline Management: track inquiries, tours and applications, with timely follow-ups to maximize conversion.
• Build relationships with local preschools, childcare centers, youth organizations, and community hubs.
• Represent Union Day School at local educational fairs and community events.
• Coordinate Parent & Student Ambassador programs to leverage community word‑of‑mouth.
• Manage local digital and social media efforts to highlight school culture and offerings.
• Produce promotional materials and keep recruitment pages up-to-date.
• Monitor enrollment metrics and provide pipeline updates to leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Google Workspace

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Canva

Google Workspace

Job description

Union Day School in Weddington, NC, is hiring a Student Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator to lead the prospective-family pipeline from inquiry to enrollment. You will host campus tours, information sessions, and events, and build community partnerships to drive enrollment growth.

The role emphasizes outreach, marketing, and data-driven reporting, with occasional evenings or weekends. A background in K-12 admissions and strong communication skills are preferred.