Job Description
The Recruitment and Community Coordinator (RCC) is responsible for outreach, community engagement, and implementing an annual student recruitment plan that aligns with our region’s student recruitment goals. This individual will be expected to spend the majority of their time focused on application acquisition efforts in the community. To be successful in this role, an RCC brings a track record for implementing successful recruitment strategies by using diverse in-field tactics, building relationships with neighborhood partners, and meeting weekly targets. An RCC should be comfortable working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes. An RCC must be available to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Application Acquisition Efforts
● Responsible for contributing to an overall application goal for the region through participation in recruitment activities.
● Prepares for and executes recruitment activities which may include: block walking, tabling, and participating in community events across the entire region
● Effectively pitches KIPP Texas as a school option to prospective families in the field to meet the application goal set for the intended recruitment activity
● Maintains weekly field plans on an ongoing basis to track recruitment investments, outcomes, and returns on investment
● Orients volunteers during recruitment activities to accomplish assigned functions
● Follows up with leads through our CRM system
Awareness and Nurture Strategy
● Drops off collateral and relevant marketing materials to businesses, daycare partners, apartment complexes, nonprofits, etc. to build awareness of our academic offerings
● Follows up with prospective community partners to secure potential recruitment opportunities or other resources
Administrative Tasks
● Joins weekly check-ins with manager to get ongoing direction, feedback, and coaching
● Participates in quarterly meetings and monthly professional development opportunities
● Fields recruitment-related inquiries from School Leaders and Operations Leaders
● Works closely with community partners to identify opportunities for collaboration
● Uploads all leads collected in the field into our CRM system
● Executes daily SchoolMint actions, which include applying priority validations, removing duplicate and current student applications, and updating unconfirmed addresses or phone numbers
Other duties as assigned.