ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded based on the belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and more successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles’ more educationally underserved communities. In our 14th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though our scholars come to Alliance on average four grade-levels behind in reading, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university in 2018. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Managing Network Operations Lead, the Manager, Scholar Recruitment & Enrollment is responsible for ensuring all Alliance schools are fully enrolled by the first day of school. An exemplary Manager, Scholar Recruitment & Enrollment will accomplish this by increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness throughout the recruitment and enrollment process, analyzing trends and leveraging data to drive enrollment decision-making, and developing and sharing best practices. Additionally, they will train and coach school operations staff on effective recruitment and enrollment strategies and tactics to ensure full enrollment in 100% of Alliance’s schools.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop and oversee execution of Alliance College Public School’s year-long student enrollment strategy, including new student recruitment, returning student re-enrollment, and the successful matriculation of current Alliance middle school students to Alliance high schools
- Track metrics, analyze historical and current trends, and evaluate progress of student applications and conversion rates; develop data-driven enrollment forecasts and projections and generate action plans as needed to ensure enrollment goals are met
- Act as the systems manager of Alliance’s enrollment system (SchoolMint) - including adding/removing users, configuring the system for open enrollment annually, and liaising with SchoolMint to ensure system efficiency and user-friendliness
- Train school-based operations teams on the application, lottery and enrollment cycle, and assist with lottery execution and preparation at schools
- Partner with Alliance’s Marketing and Communications team to strengthen Alliance’s brand awareness across Los Angeles, create individualized marketing collateral for schools and develop online/offline campaign strategies for attracting new families
- Partner with Alliance’s Data team to ensure seamless synchronization with SchoolMint and Alliance’s student information system (PowerSchool)
- Supervise and train any additional enrollment personnel that are employed to support Alliance recruitment efforts and strategy (i.e. phone bankers)
- Develop a robust parent referral program that best utilizes current Alliance families to generate word of mouth and interest within the communities that Alliance serves
- Lead network-wide enrollment initiatives to best streamline enrollment processes and procedures for Alliance families (i.e. re-enrollment via PowerSchool, ApplyLA)
- Create clear and informative reports to keep Home Office and school leadership teams abreast on progress towards enrollment goals
- Ensure all Alliance policies and procedures comply with federal and state regulations, and are designed to contribute to a diverse student population that is reflective of the communities in which our schools are located
- Provide training, professional development, observation, and coaching to build School Operations Managers’ capacity in developing and implementing robust data-driven, student recruitment plans
- Support a subset of higher-need schools with differentiated and targeted coaching, side-by-side planning, and mobilizing resources needed for the successful execution of student recruitment and enrollment plans
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Experience in admissions or enrollment of a K-12 school
- Thorough understanding of the Los Angeles landscape
- Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities, especially relating to planning volunteer and fundraising events
- Knowledge of urban school environments and school culture
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-layered organization and build strong relationships with school leaders and other home office and school-based colleagues
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables and managing large data sets, etc.
- Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years of professional work experience and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; OR
- At least 5 years of professional work experience and a HS Diploma or equivalent (e.g. G.E.D.)
- Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education, as well as an employer-sponsored 403b plan annual contribution equal to 5% of regular earnings, and a comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental and vision. This position is exempt. The compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $93,000.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter at www.laalliance.org/careers. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are free public charter schools which do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
