Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator

Mission:

Partnering with families, we equip low-income, high-achieving students with access to resources and opportunities to enter top colleges and graduate with minimal to no debt.

Position Overview

La Vida Scholars seeks a Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator to join our Operations team and support 200+ high school students and their families. We are seeking a motivated and organized person to lead our recruitment efforts of students, specifically targeting public high schools in Lynn and Chelsea. The role involves attending college fairs, lunch events, and various school presentations to engage with students and promote the program.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to meet deadlines, and have a strong passion for helping others. Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written, is required to effectively communicate with students and their families. Additionally, this position requires remote availability for 1-2 Saturdays a month.

Qualifications & Skills

• Commitment to a mission and culture rooted in social justice and inclusion
• Demonstrated understanding of the cultures and communities we serve in Lynn & Chelsea, MA
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team
• Excellent communicator, able to staff as well engage students, community stakeholders, and supporters from a range of backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, provide strategic thought leadership, and interact well with a variety of groups
• Receptive to a culture of feedback and reflection, engaging in continuous learning and self-growth
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask, problem-solve, meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to produce quality work deliverables that are on-time, complete, and free of errors

Educational Background & Work Experience

• Spanish fluency is required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in student engagement
• Experience in a non-profit environment is a plus

Primary Responsibilities

Program Recruitment

• Oversee year-round recruitment to fill 60-90 openings a year by coordinating student interest, collecting applications, and guiding the interview process
• Support future La Vida Scholars throughout the entire recruitment and enrollment process by providing a positive experience until student begins programming
• Update existing structures and systems, to find and enroll students, identifying and diversifying recruitment events and strategies (such information sessions and open houses)
• Collaborate with local community members and school administrators to market our services, recruit Scholars, and schedule partnership opportunities
• Manage applications forms ensuring they are optimized for user experience and data collection
• Build a year long recruitment timeline and benchmarks, leading to enrollment goals and the creation of a waitlist
• Track progress towards recruitment and enrollment goals, regularly updating Operations Manager & Director of Programs

Enrollment & Paperwork

• Manage the enrollment process through acceptances of students and families
• Update existing structures and systems, to ensure consent, medical, and enrollment forms are completed by families and collected as well as tracked efficiently and accurately
• Enroll families into college match savings accounts, a partnership with Metro Credit Union
• Support students with enrollment into Summer Academy

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build partnerships with local schools and staff, to build a recruitment pipeline
• Build relationships with local organizations and community members to offer services
• Create and lead informational/recruitment events as well as
• Attend local events, meetings, and fairs to recruit within but also connect with community
• Manage referral system for students and families

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience ($50,000- $55,000) and includes fully-funded medical and dental insurance.

In addition, La Vida Scholars offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous Paid Time Off policy, paid mobile plan, a flexible work-from-home schedule, free parking, paid parental-leave policy, & a student loan repayment program!