Student Placement Coordinator

Student Placement; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Placement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a dedicated Student Placement Coordinator to support with placement workflows, transfer reviews, and interview scheduling across district and school levels.

The role focuses on data accuracy, compliance, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely processing of residency appeals and hardship cases. Immediate start; full-time, 12 months, on-site in Charlotte.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and procedures across the district.
• Perform administrative duties for the department and respond to staff questions.
• Maintain accurate student databases and records with state compliance.
• Process hardships, transfers, and residency appeals data entries.
• Prepare documentation and reports as requested.
• Deliver professional development to staff on compliance.
• Attend meetings and maintain positive public relations.

Skills

Data entry

Records management

Customer service

Public relations

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Student Placement Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956388

Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The student placement coordinator, under general supervision, performs support work with limited decision-making discretion assisting with the implementation of student placement processes. Position reviews transfer requests and coordinates appointments for hardship caregiver applications, residency appeal applications, and parent/guardian interviews. Employee performs school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Director of Student Placement and Records.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

NC 10 Hourly Non-Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Director, Student Placement and Records

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Perform administrative duties/office support work for the department
• Respond to student record related questions from school staff and outside agencies
• Maintain accurate student databases, records, and reports that are State compliant
• Responsible for accurate data entry of hardships, transfer, and residency appeals
• Create and monitor student record data tracker that keeps the department informed and organized
• Perform regular file reviews to verify all required documentation is present and file is compliant
• Compile and distribute school lists of students’ names being approved or denied to their school for transfer/reassignments
• Prepare documentation, workflows, standard operating procedures, reports, memos, and other correspondence as requested
• Develop and deliver professional development to school-based administrative assistant staff that support compliance efforts
• Attend professional development and other meetings as required
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]