Student Recruitment Coordinator at Downtown College Prep (DCP)

About the Employer

Downtown College Prep (DCP) prepares first-generation students for college success. DCP was the first charter school in Silicon Valley and currently operates two high schools and two middle schools in San Jose, CA. DCP currently serves 1750 students in grades 5-12 and provides college coaching, mentoring, and college scholarships to over 400 alumni. Downtown College Prep was founded with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence, and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community. Do you have a passion for social justice through educational attainment? Consider DCP's Operating Principles and join our team: STUDENTS FIRST - We believe in every student’s capacity to succeed and stay focused by asking “What’s best for kids?” PASSION - We take steps to see this work as more than a job by pushing ourselves to learn and improve. TRUST - We take risks to be vulnerable, authentic and empathetic while assuming best intentions. SERVICE - We support one another, maintain perspective through challenges and seek ways to be helpful. OPTIMISM - We show gratitude by celebrating the small and big wins, and maintaining a vision of success. HUMILITY - We choose to be self-aware and reflective so that all perspectives are valued without judgment.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Student Recruitment Coordinator will work alongside our Principal, School Site Management Team and the Director of Operations to develop grassroots, community-based recruitment strategies in San Jose. The person in this role will engage the community at all levels to ensure we develop a pipeline and meet our target goal of new students for our schools. The Student Recruitment Coordinator will establish partnerships with strategic community agencies, faith-based gathering places, neighborhood associations, feeder schools and community gathering places. Other strategies will include canvassing, organizing community outreach events and engaging with families in local neighborhoods. In addition, the Student Recruitment Coordinator will build a parent recruitment team and student recruitment team to assist in outreach efforts. The ideal candidate has experience in community outreach, building relationships with students and their families, and has established connections in San Jose communities.

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