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About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

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Here is what you need to know: 
The Student Recruitment Coordinator plays a key role in promoting the five KIPP Cooper Norcross schools and attracting new students and families. This position involves representing the schools at recruitment events, engaging with prospective families, and supporting them throughout the admissions process. The ideal candidate is an energetic and customer-service-oriented professional who enjoys meeting people and sharing information about the school community.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Represent KIPP Cooper Norcross at recruitment, community, and outreach events (including daytime, evening, and weekend events) to promote the programming at the schools and engage prospective families to apply.
• Conduct outreach to prospective students and families through phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Guide families through the admissions and application process, providing accurate and timely information.
• Maintain detailed records of communication with prospective families and interactions in the enrollment CRM platform.
• Support the coordination of campus tours and open houses
• Provide exceptional customer service to prospective families, addressing questions and concerns promptly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in student recruitment, admissions, or customer service is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for recruitment events.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM or admissions software systems.
• Enthusiasm for working with families and representing the school’s mission and values.

Additional Information

This position will be compensated with an hourly rate of $20. We anticipate a schedule of approximately 20 hours per week including some evenings and weekends as needed for recruitment activities and events.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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