Student Enrollment Recruiter
Jasper, SC
Meeting Street Jasper & Beaufort /
Part-time Temporary /
On-site
WHO WE ARE
Meeting Street Schools – Jasper & Beaufort (MSJB) is a pioneering tuition-free public charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. Founded with a commitment to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background, we believe in a holistic approach to learning that focuses on the whole child. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful future.
Role & Responsibilities
The Student Enrollment Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting MSJB in meeting its enrollment goals for the 2024-25 school year. The school is growing rapidly and will be adding a grade level every year. MSJB will serve grades K-2 starting the fall of 2024.
What We Are Looking For
- Entrepreneurially minded people with a strong mission fit and alignment to our belief that all students — regardless of life circumstances – can and will succeed.
- Teammates who exhibit drive and persistence, a strong team mentality, and find excitement in a "start-up" style environment.
- Someone looking for an opportunity to utilize and further develop their skills in community outreach, marketing & sales, and organizing
Overall Responsibilities Include:
- Implement tactics for reaching families with young children in Jasper & Beaufort counties, to promote the value of MSJB
- Approach people, either at their homes or in public places, to initiate discussions about the exceptional educational opportunities offered at MSJB
- Provide families assistance in completing the enrollment process
Community Outreach
- Attend community events and informational fairs to meet families and promote MSJB
- Execute off-site presentations, tabling events, and other activities to promote MSJB
- Establish partnerships with local organizations (e.g. daycares, housing authorities, community centers, youth groups, parent networking events, community organizations, conventions, festivals, retail establishments, etc.) to spread information about MSJB
Student Recruitment
- Motivate families to enroll their students in MSJB
- Generate leads, from gathering contact information for prospective families, to following up with them and inviting families to tour the MSJB campus
- Call, email, and text prospective parents encouraging them to submit applications
- Track and analyze data to inform strategy and tactics
Family Enrollment Assistance
- Assist families in the application process and resolves issues in a timely manner
- Manage the registration and re-registration process by distributing communications, following up with families to provide technical assistance, and supporting the collection and input of registration documents
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional / social intelligence
- A professional demeanor and a warm, approachable attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage the public
- Comfort navigating new environments and approaching people
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Event planning & logistics
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) Preferred
Compensation
This is a part-time, seasonal, field-based, position that will require local travel throughout Jasper, Hampton, and Beaufort counties.
Compensation will be contingent upon performance (similar to commission-based roles).
● Coordinators will be compensated a base rate of $7.25 per hour.
● Coordinators will be compensated $50 for every qualified lead verified by a member of our school team, and an additional $50 for every student that completes registration.
● A qualified lead is a parent/guardian/family that has a school-aged child, grades K-2, eligible to attend MSJB. To be eligible, a student must be 5-7 years old by September 1, 2024 and reside in the geographic service area of MSJB. Qualified leads will be verified using contact information collected by the Recruiter. A member of the MSJB team will call the lead to confirm that they have a student eligible to attend MSJB.
● An enrollment is defined as an eligible student who has completed the registration process to begin school at MSJB in the fall of 2024. The family must complete all necessary forms and submit documentation required by MSJB and the South Carolina Public Charter School District to complete registration.
Meeting Street Schools is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
