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Student Enrollment Coordinator - IDEA Cincinnati (General Applicant Pool)

IDEA Public Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Description This posting is not for a specific role that is currently open.

Applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information and assess your fit, so we can move quickly once an open opportunity is identified for the 2026‑2027 academic year with a start in July 2026.

Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to any current vacancies that match your interests.

Role Mission The mission of the Student Enrollment Coordinator is to ensure the achievement of campus enrollment and student persistence goals by managing the enrollment process.

This includes planning and executing targeted recruitment strategies, engaging with the community, fostering relationships with prospective and current families, maintaining compliance and data integrity, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting families through registration and re‑registration.

Location Full‑time on‑site position in the Cincinnati region. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations

Ability to travel up to 80% of the time by car during the busiest parts of the year.

Compensation

Starting compensation is an hourly rate typically ranging between $18.49 for 0 years of experience and $23.11, commensurate with experience.

Other Benefits

Paid Family Leave – Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.

Tuition Reimbursement – Up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.

Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health – 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other cost‑free work‑life services.

Additional benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.

A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Essential Duties

Ensure campus enrollment targets are met by the 11th day of school and maintain a solid waitlist after the lottery.

Execute student recruitment strategies, attend community events, and conduct off‑site presentations to various organizations.

Organize and conduct cold‑calling campaigns, collaborate on recruitment events, and assist parents in completing applications.

Establish recurring weekly campus tours, send “WELCOME” STREAM messages, and create monthly recruitment plans.

Manage the re‑registration process, follow up with families post‑lottery, and develop a recapture campaign for withdrawn families.

Oversee “Welcome to IDEA” orientation planning, registration and re‑registration processes, provide high‑quality onboarding for new families, and lead new student and parent interactions.

Ensure rolling enrollment compliance, fill open seats by following the waitlist order, and maintain data integrity throughout the registration and re‑registration processes.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

This role follows a rotating, non‑traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, to better serve our communities and families.

Required work schedule: 9:00 am–6:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday with occasional Sundays and holidays.

Valid Texas Driver’s License required with a clear motor vehicle record.

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

Make Strategic Decisions:

Gathers relevant information, considers options, and makes choices aligned with responsibilities and team goals.

Manage Work and Teams:

Focuses on managing own work effectively, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring personal and team objectives are met.

Grow Self and Others:

Actively seeks feedback, embraces challenges as learning opportunities, and engages in professional development to enhance skills.

Build a Culture of Trust:

Practices transparency and honesty, contributing positively to team morale and trust.

Communicate Deliberately:

Expresses ideas clearly, listens actively, and adjusts communication based on immediate feedback and audience understanding.

Additional Skills

Student Recruitment and Strategic Outreach – Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies targeting families with school‑aged children.

Community Engagement – Attend and create community events, informational fairs, and off‑site presentations to promote brand awareness.

Public Speaking – Comfortable and effective in delivering presentations to various community organizations.

Marketing Campaign Development – Proficiency in creating and executing marketing campaigns to prospective families.

Effective Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with families through calls, texts, emails, and social media.

Customer Service – Exceptional customer service skills to provide a positive experience for potential and current families.

Enrollment Process Management – Ability to manage the entire enrollment process, including fostering local interest, managing milestones, and ensuring compliance.

Data Integrity – Attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity throughout the registration and re‑registration processes.

Compliance – Knowledge of and adherence to compliance expectations to secure personal student information.

Relationship‑Building – Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families, community organizations, and campus staff.

Parent Engagement – Skilled in engaging parents and families to support their children’s education and ensure persistence in the school.

Event Planning and Coordination – Expertise in planning and coordinating events such as campus tours, orientation sessions, and community engagement activities.

Time Management – Ability to manage time effectively, especially when working a non‑traditional schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

Adaptability – Flexibility to adjust strategies and plans based on progress toward goals and changing circumstances.

Problem‑Solving – Strong problem‑solving skills to address issues that arise during the enrollment process and ensure timely resolution.

Data Entry and Computer Skills – Proficiency in data entry and using computer systems to manage enrollment data and communications.

Knowledge of IDEA Public Schools – Familiarity with the IDEA Public Schools model and programs to effectively communicate with families.

Goal‑Driven and Data‑Oriented – Motivated by achieving targets and using data to inform decisions and strategies.

Self‑Management – Ability to work independently and manage one’s own workload and responsibilities.

Bilingual (Preferred) – Proficiency in English and Spanish to communicate effectively with a diverse family population.

Required Experience

High School Diploma.

Valid Driver’s License with a clear motor vehicle record.

At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, or enrollment, preferably within an educational setting.

Required work schedule: 9:00 am–6:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday with occasional Sundays and holidays.

Preferred Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

K‑12 education experience.

Bilingual: Proficiency in English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.

Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

Ability to work in extreme weather.

Bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, walking.

Ability to carry up to 50 lb.

We Look for Team and Family Values and Characteristics

Believes and is committed to our mission and is an agent of change: all students are capable of getting to and through college.

Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.

Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.

Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.

Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.

Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.

Believes in education as a profession and holds ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

About IDEA Public Schools IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college.

Since 2000, it has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high school lists.

IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family.

You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

IDEA’s Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite.

It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning the organization’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.

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