Student Recruitment Coordinator 2026-2027

BRICK Networks; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

BRICK Networks in Newark seeks a Student Recruitment Coordinator to drive enrollment at its charter schools. You will build strong community ties, engage families, and execute targeted outreach to ensure Day 1 enrollment readiness.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, organization, and equity-minded engagement, with ~80% community outreach and 20% systems planning and follow-up activities. Performance is measured by enrollment targets and quality applications.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the community for outreach.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for events and family engagement activities.
• Goal-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized and solutions-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, spreadsheets, databases, and recruitment systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and other digital platforms.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Have strong ties to the Greater Newark area and possess knowledge of, and established connections within, the Greater Newark community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive student recruitment plans aligned to school and network enrollment goals.
• Set and work toward annual and monthly student enrollment targets.
• Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to identify trends, monitor progress, and inform outreach strategies.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, outreach logs, and enrollment reports.
• Support recruitment budgeting and resource planning for outreach initiatives and events.
• Collaborate with school leaders and network teams to align recruitment priorities and execution plans.
• Develop strong relationships with community organizations, daycare centers, churches, local businesses, and neighborhood stakeholders to increase awareness of BRICK schools.
• Represent BRICK at community events, neighborhood fairs, informational sessions, and family engagement activities.
• Coordinate and execute canvassing efforts, lit drops, tabling opportunities, and grassroots outreach campaigns.
• Attend blitz days, neighborhood outreach events, and local recruitment activations to engage prospective families.
• Identify opportunities to expand BRICK’s presence and visibility throughout Newark communities.
• Effectively engage prospective families, guiding them through the application and enrollment process from inquiry to registration.
• Conduct school tours, family information sessions, and enrollment support meetings.
• Provide personalized outreach through phone calls, text messages, emails, and in-person engagement.
• Respond to family questions and concerns promptly, professionally, and with a customer-service mindset.
• Support families in completing enrollment requirements and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with families to ensure a welcoming and supportive enrollment experience.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Customer service mindset

Bilingual (encouraged)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Our Mission

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy.

Our Vision

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit https://www.bricknetworks.org/.

BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York.

To learn more about our Newark location, BRICK Gateway Academy, please visit https://gatewayacademy.org.

Position Overview

The Student Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for driving student enrollment efforts for BRICK’s charter schools in Newark by building strong community relationships, engaging prospective families, and executing strategic outreach initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring schools are fully enrolled by Day 1.

The ideal candidate is energetic, relationship-driven, highly organized, and passionate about educational equity and community engagement. On average, this role will spend approximately 80% of time in the community conducting outreach and 20% of time managing recruitment systems, planning, and follow-up activities.

Success in this role is measured by meeting student enrollment targets and increasing the volume of quality student applications in the enrollment pipeline.

Role Goals & Success Metrics

• Meet or exceed student enrollment targets by the first day of school.
• Increase the volume of quality, top-ranked student applications in the enrollment pipeline by 95% across all BRICK schools.
• Maintain consistent outreach efforts, including canvassing, community engagement, and family follow-up.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with community organizations and family-facing partners throughout Newark.
• Ensure prospective families receive timely communication, support, and guidance throughout the enrollment process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, outreach logs, and enrollment data systems.
• Support the successful execution of recruitment events, open houses, school tours, and enrollment activations.
• Contribute to the overall visibility and positive reputation of BRICK schools within the community.

Essential Functions

Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive student recruitment plans aligned to school and network enrollment goals.
• Set and work toward annual and monthly student enrollment targets.
• Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to identify trends, monitor progress, and inform outreach strategies.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, outreach logs, and enrollment reports.
• Support recruitment budgeting and resource planning for outreach initiatives and events.
• Collaborate with school leaders and network teams to align recruitment priorities and execution plans.

Community Outreach & Partnership Development

• Develop strong relationships with community organizations, daycare centers, churches, local businesses, and neighborhood stakeholders to increase awareness of BRICK schools.
• Represent BRICK at community events, neighborhood fairs, informational sessions, and family engagement activities.
• Coordinate and execute canvassing efforts, lit drops, tabling opportunities, and grassroots outreach campaigns.
• Attend blitz days, neighborhood outreach events, and local recruitment activations to engage prospective families.
• Identify opportunities to expand BRICK’s presence and visibility throughout Newark communities.

Family Engagement & Enrollment Support

• Effectively engage prospective families, guiding them through the application and enrollment process from inquiry to registration.
• Conduct school tours, family information sessions, and enrollment support meetings.
• Provide personalized outreach through phone calls, text messages, emails, and in-person engagement.
• Respond to family questions and concerns promptly, professionally, and with a customer-service mindset.
• Support families in completing enrollment requirements and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with families to ensure a welcoming and supportive enrollment experience.

Qualifications

• Current authorization to work in the United States required by the first day of employment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the community for outreach efforts.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for events and family engagement activities.
• Goal-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized and solutions-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, spreadsheets, databases, and recruitment systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and other digital platforms.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply but are not required.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Have strong ties to the Greater Newark area and possess knowledge of, and established connections within, the Greater Newark community.

$50,000 - $74,000 a year

Salary Range: Based Upon Experience / Performance Contract. Employment Period: Twelve Months. Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement.

BRICK Networks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK Networks promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.