Campus Student Recruiter

Position Title: Campus Student Recruiter

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Hours: 40 hours/week (Requires non-traditional hours including evenings/weekends)

Reports To: District Recruitment & Enrollment Manager in collaboration with Campus APO/DOC

Length of Term/Employment: 223 days, At-will

Position Mission

The Campus-Based Student Recruiter is the primary ambassador for their assigned campus. This role is responsible for driving enrollment by fostering local interest, building strong community partnerships, hosting engaging campus tours, and working closely with the Campus Registrar and Regional Student Recruiter to ensure a seamless and supportive enrollment process for families.

Position Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and clean driving record.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish required.
• 35 years of experience in localized recruitment, community promotion, or customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive).
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate student information systems and enrollment software (e.g., SchoolMint).
• Must have reliable transportation for local travel between the campus, community events, and neighborhood businesses.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Continuous demonstration of core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, teamwork, and a passion for a student-centered environment.
• Exceptional public speaking, interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, data entry, and event planning capabilities.
• Ability to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule to meet families when they are available (evenings, weekends, and select holidays).

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Localized & Business-Focused Recruitment:

• Assess community assets within a targeted radius of the campus to establish and sustain community partnerships with local businesses, daycares, community centers, and youth organizations.
• Maintain a current, organized database of local business partnerships and community contacts to share with campus leadership.
• Execute targeted, off-site presentations and setup informational tables at high-traffic local businesses and neighborhood community hubs.
• Lead grass-roots neighborhood walks and door-to-door presentations in the immediate residential zones surrounding the school.
• Coordinate and attend local community events, youth sports leagues, and informational fairs to drive hyper-local brand awareness.

On-Campus Engagement & Tours:

• Maintain a visible and welcoming presence on campus to assist prospective families, support front office engagement, and promote positive family experiences.
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct personalized on-campus tours for prospective families, showcasing the school's culture, facilities, and academic benefits.
• Assist with campus recruitment materials, event preparation, flyer distribution, and other recruitment-related operational tasks.
• Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of campus Open Houses, Information Sessions, and new parent orientation events to acclimate families to the campus culture.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and designated campus staff to integrate teachers and student ambassadors into recruitment events.

Enrollment Pipeline & Registrar Collaboration:

• Registrar Partnership: Work in close synchronization with the Campus Registrar to monitor the enrollment pipeline, tracking students from "applied" to "fully enrolled" status.
• Assist parents through the entire application process, providing technical support with online applications (SchoolMint) or paper forms.
• Serve as the immediate, personal point of contact for prospective families, answering incoming calls, texts, and emails with urgency.
• Cultivate and engage the campus waitlist post-lottery through sustained communication and ongoing nurture campaigns.
• Facilitate the "Welcome to Jubilee" orientation logistics, aiming for a 90% attendance rate to ensure families successfully transition from accepted applicants to registered students.
• Track daily/weekly progress toward campus enrollment goals, utilizing data to make rapid, meaningful adjustments to recruitment strategies.

Professional & Charter Responsibilities

Professional Growth:

• Join weekly check-ins with the District Manager to receive ongoing direction, feedback, and coaching.
• Respond to urgent, after-hours inquiries from prospective families as practically necessary.

Charter & Community Atmosphere:

• Convey Jubilee Academies' mission passionately to the public to encourage community support and enrollment.
• Promote a constructive, thoughtful, and inclusive environment that celebrates students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that promotes and sustains the unique Jubilee culture.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work outdoors in direct sunlight or wintry weather conditions during community events and neighborhood walks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (recruitment banners, tents, tables, and materials).
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and walk continuously throughout the day during campus tours and outreach events.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.