Student Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator

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

Student Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5976362
• Application Deadline: Jan 04, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Job Description

Student Enrollment and Recruitment Coordinator

Union Day School is seeking a results-oriented, relationship-driven Student Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator to lead our prospective-family pipeline and fuel student growth.

In this hands‑on, highly visible role, you will be the face of Union Day School—guiding families from their initial inquiry through campus tours, application, and final enrollment. If you thrive on building community connections, hosting engaging events, and driving measurable growth, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

1. Prospective Family Pipeline & Experience (Primary Focus)

• Lead Ambassador: Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families, providing warm, responsive, and clear communication via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Tours & Events: Plan and lead engaging campus tours, open houses, information sessions, and admitted‑student events.
• Pipeline Management: Track inquiries, tours, and applications in our system, executing timely, personalized follow‑ups to maximize conversion rates.

2. Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Build relationships with local preschools, childcare centers, youth organizations, and community hubs to drive awareness.
• Represent Union Day School at local educational fairs, festivals, and community events.
• Coordinate Parent & Student Ambassador programs to leverage community word‑of‑mouth.

3. Recruitment Marketing & Content Creation

• Manage local digital and social media efforts using user‑friendly tools (e.g., Canva) to highlight school culture and IB offerings.
• Produce simple promotional materials, flyers, and social posts to promote upcoming enrollment events.
• Keep recruitment pages on the school website up‑to‑date and engaging.

4. Data & Pipeline Reporting

• Monitor enrollment metrics (inquiries, applications, yields) by grade level.
• Provide regular pipeline updates to school leadership to inform strategy adjustments.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a K–12 public charter, independent, or IB (International Baccalaureate) school setting.
• Familiarity with North Carolina charter school lottery and enrollment practices.
• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible schedule tailored around event schedules and peak enrollment seasons.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off allocations.

Union Day School is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rita Williams
• 3000 TILLEY MORRIS ROAD
• Weddington, North Carolina 28104
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]