OUR MISSION

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It’s our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.bricknewark.org

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

Gateway Academy Charter School was formed this past summer by merging Achieve Community Charter School (K-8) and People's Preparatory Charter School (9-12), two schools that having been serving students and families in Newark for 13 years. As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are so much more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports that spans from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.

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

Benefits

Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Overview

Role: BRICK Education Network and Gateway Academy Charter School is seeking a Director of Student Recruitment and Retention is responsible to recruit, support, advocate and retain all families.

Essential Functions

• Success in the Role
• 95% of families remain at the school year over year
• 100% of recruitment targets are met

• Recruit Families
• Design, implement, and monitor the student recruitment plan, including student recruitment targets, student recruitment objectives, tactics and strategies
• Work closely with Managing Director of External Relations and Communications to create a plan to secure 1,000 student applications annually
• Attend recruitment fairs and community eventsCoordinate and conduct open houses and school tours
• Support the creation of promotional materials to attract new familiesCreate, update, and deliver presentations to prospective families
• Conduct regular and ongoing outreach to applicants and families; extend seat offers to parents and actively manage the waitlist

• Retain Families
• Cultivate Parent Voice in the School and Greater Community
• Develop ongoing volunteer opportunities for families to meet the needs of the school
• Ensure students and parents are happy with the school and return year after year by facilitating the recommitment process each year
• Meet with any families who express a desire to transfer for any reason

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience
• Ability to work comfortably with parents, school staff, and community leaders
• Ability to effectively present information in an engaging way to a variety of families/groups.
• Effective program development and project management skills.
• Ability to work some late nights and weekends.
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Competent and able to plan and coordinate a variety of operational activities

• Salary Range: Based Upon Experience / Performance Contract
• Employment Period: Twelve Months
• NJ State Pension Retirement Plan
• Health Benefits are included with full time employment

BRICK Education Network 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 promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.