Director of Enrollment & Outreach

Company: Spectrum Center Inc.
Location: Novato
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Job Description:

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Director of Enrollment and Outreach to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic - We Should Talk!

As the Director of Enrollment and Outreach, you will lead a collaborative effort to develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategies to ensure Spectrum Center Schools meets enrollment objectives. The Director of Enrollment and Outreach seeks to achieve personal, regional, and company goals through servant leadership and the building of positive, professional, and productive relationships with all stakeholders.

In collaboration with the Regional Vice President of Operations and School-based Leadership, the Director of Enrollment and Outreach leads, manages, and evaluates the student enrollment process from initial inquiry through admissions to assimilation into Spectrums school culture. Along with process management, the position provides creative oversight, in keeping with the school's mission, to attract, enroll, and retain students.

Responsibilities Include:

• Representing Spectrum and Chancelight Education to the community and with prospective families while communicating the Spectrum School mission.
• Engaging and informing prospective parents and students about Spectrum and the benefits of a Spectrum Center School education.
• Attracting prospective students and families to actively participate in admissions events including: individual and group tours, open houses, student shadow visits, curricular information sessions, parent to parent connections, and individual family conversations.
• Responding to all new student inquiries with the goal of cultivating relationships with students and families.
• Managing the admissions process from first inquiry to intake to enrollment.
• Collaborating with site-based leadership to schedule interviews for prospective families and provide tours of the campus (both individual and small group).
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders including but not limited to: area schools (similar private/nonpublic schools), therapists, physicians, pediatricians, parent support groups, related organizations, governmental agencies, etc. and create networking opportunities.
• Attending/exhibiting at applicable conferences or marketing events to promote the school and establish positive community relationships (which may occur outside of normal business hours including nights and weekends).
• Leading and developing a communication plan with prospective families to move them from inquiry to enrollment.
• Overseeing and participating in the development of admissions materials, events, and marketing tools/practices.
• Coordinating systematic and efficient handling of applications and communications with parents to ensure a smooth admissions process.
• Collaborating with school-based leadership to manage retention efforts.
• Managing and supporting the financial aid process and participate in policy decisions, messaging/communications, award review meetings, etc.
• Maintaining appropriate admissions and enrollment data and evaluate the effectiveness of the enrollment process. Ensuring fidelity of data and relevant reporting to RVP and site-based leadership.
• Educating and enlisting faculty and staff to assist where needed in the admissions process.
• Collaborating with site-based leadership to develop a process to assist new students in assimilation to Spectrum Schools.
• Developing an annual marketing and enrollment plan to target, nurture, enroll, and retain students to meet campus enrollment objectives.
• Maintaining a schedule of periodic contact with current and previous students to ensure satisfaction with services.
• Collaborating with site-based leadership and Chancelight Marketing Department on the school's website and social media campaigns.
• Participating in the annual budgeting process in collaboration with site-based leadership and supervisor in relation to marketing and outreach.
• Collaborating with the RVP of Operations and site-based leadership to assist with campus, regional, and organizational goals and objectives and participates in strategic planning activities.
• Ensuring compliance to fiscal business plan by reviewing monthly financial summaries related to marketing, recruitment, and retention to identify and correct operational budget variances.
• Attending and participating in school-based and regional leadership when appropriate.
• Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required:
  • Bachelors degree or higher in education or related field.
  • Minimum 2yr's prior experience in a school administrative, staff supervisory, and/or budgetary management role.
  • Ability to meet state teaching license and/or certification requirements.
  • Special education certification preferred.
  • Prior experience working with brand management.
  • Prior experience in social media and/or website marketing.
  • Prior experience and proven success in marketing and school enrollment.
  • Valid state drivers license.
    
    Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Education , the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !
    
    As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!
    
    Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:
    • Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

      • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
      • Virtual Medical Visits
      • Health Savings Account
      • Paid Time Off
      • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
      • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
      • 401k Options
      • Legal Insurance
      • Pet Insurance
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Employee Discount Program
      • Opportunities for Growth & Development
      • And So Much More! If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures - this is your Chance !
        
        Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!
        
        Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
        
        Education Required
        • Bachelors or better in Education or related field Licenses & Certifications Preferred
          • Special Education
          • Has License/Credentialing Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
            
            The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
            
            

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