What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Enrollment & Community Outreach position at OnTECH Charter High School?
Director of Enrollment & Community Outreach
OnTECH Charter High School | Syracuse, NY
Most families we serve don’t know about OnTECH.
That’s the problem.
That’s the job.
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Can you take the OnTECH story into the community, build trust, and turn conversations into students? Your job is outside the building, it’s in -
Neighborhoods Block parties Festivals
Churches Group chats Libraries
Barbershops Front steps Streets
Rec centers. Social Media direct messaging Bodegas
Can you see yourself meeting people at these places and "selling" the OnTECH story?
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The OnTECH Story
One of the most unique high schools in New York State. A year-round school where students can learn and earn money at the same time. Located at 810 Willis Ave, serving the Syracuse inner city and surrounding county students. OnTECH is chartered by the New York State Department of Education and has been serving the community since 2018. A tuition free school. Small classes with a student teacher ratio of 15-1. Plenty of clubs and sports. Particularly suited for students who are eager to learn and not satisfied with traditional high schools.
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What You’ll Own
Your role is closer to a community organizer/ recruiter than anything else. You’ll need to -
- Present OnTECH’s unique advantages, especially for SPED and ELL students
- Help them see if OnTECH is the right fit for their student
- Stay on them (in a good way) until the application is done
- Get them through enrollment
- Make sure they actually show up for start of school
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Where the Job is Week to Week
- Effectively relating to and closely reporting to school administration
- Building relationships with churches and youth groups
- Showing up at festivals and where families already are
- Hosting small, real events people actually attend
- Being inside the school and outside in neighborhoods
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Required Characteristics - someone who is
- Familiar with charter school dynamics and SPED and ELL student needs
- Street smart and school smart, social media savvy
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and be at all events
- Is enthusiastic with missionary zeal attitude
- A college graduate (preferred)
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How You’re Measured
Simple: by the students enrolled, who show up, and stay
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Compensation
- $55,000 - 65,000 base with incentives based on performance
- Immediate participation in health and 401k plans
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The Bottom Line
There are students in Syracuse who will thrive at OnTECH.
Their families just haven’t heard the story yet.
Your job is to change that.
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If you read this and thought, “I know exactly how I’d go do this” — let’s talk
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000