Student Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist Job at Prospect Schools, New York, NY

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  • Prospect Schools
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The Organization 

Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse (“diverse by design”) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven (soon to be 9!) schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while also preparing them to be global citizens. 

Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values: 

 

● Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

● Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion 

● Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity 

● Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self-assurance 

 

We have a vision to become, by 2030, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our 2024 Annual Report .

The Role:
Prospect Schools is seeking a strategic, driven, and mission-aligned Student Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist to support the growth of our expanding network of schools. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to the mission of Prospect Schools and to ensuring the success of our students and families. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Enrollment Growth and is responsible for managing network-level student recruitment initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

  • Execute Recruitment Team strategies to engage prospective families and generate new leads and applications for all nine (9) Prospect Schools.

  • Manage and nurture student/family leads through all stages of Prospect’s enrollment funnel using various outreach tactics and CRM software (Hubspot).

  • Build and sustain external partnerships with community-based organizations, feeder schools, and local businesses to promote collaborative recruitment pipelines.

  • Represent Prospect Schools at internal recruitment events across all nine (9) campuses during the application and enrollment season.

  • Participate in external outreach efforts, including school fairs, community tabling events, and canvassing days, including select weekends.

  • Collaborate with school-based staff to ensure a seamless handoff of leads and delivery of exceptional customer service.

  • Conduct Enrollment Specialist meetings with prospective families and manage communication to ensure timely, informative, and proactive messaging across all SRE-managed channels.

  • Support translation and accessibility of enrollment and recruitment materials. Assist schools in guiding non-native English-speaking families through the admissions process.

Core Accountabilities

  • Generate leads and applications to maintain a robust enrollment pipeline.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the community and feeder partners across our catchment areas to support ongoing recruitment opportunities.

  • Ensure that both network and school teams consistently provide gold-standard customer service throughout the enrollment journey.

Other Responsibilities

  • Co-manage recruitment materials and promotional SWAG in collaboration with the Associate Director of SRE.

  • Co-manage student application and registration data via the application platform (SchoolMint).

  • Research recruitment and enrollment data trends to inform network strategy.

  • Support the Senior Director and Associate Director with "Bridge" enrollment (5th to 6th and 8th to 9th grade transitions) and student persistence initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 3–5 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or a customer service-facing role
    Fluency in Spanish preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, and CRM software (Hubspot)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Experience with admissions software or databases preferred

Salary:
Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our compensation structure is designed through a lens of equity and reflects each individual’s relevant skills, education, and experience. The salary range for this role is $71,000–$80,391.

EEO and ADA Statement

Prospect Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.

 The critical features of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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