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Student Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator

Excel Academy Charter Schools, Chelsea, ME, United States


About the Role
The Student Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator plays a critical role in driving student recruitment and enrollment outcomes across Excel Academy’s network. In partnership with the Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment, this role leads the execution of outreach strategies, manages key enrollment processes, and delivers a high-quality, responsive experience for prospective families from initial interest through registration.

This individual is responsible for coordinating and implementing recruitment initiatives, maintaining accurate enrollment systems and data, and ensuring timely follow-through on all family communications and enrollment milestones. The Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for families, building trust and guiding them through the enrollment process with clarity, urgency, and care.

In addition, this role supports Excel Academy’s benefits access efforts by connecting families to local resources and strengthening partnerships with community-based organizations.

Starting Salary and Start Date
Salary: $45,000 - $68,000, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate is able to begin the week of July 13, 2026.

Your Impact
Student Enrollment

Manage day-to-day enrollment operations, including maintaining the enrollment work plan, tracking progress toward enrollment goals, and regularly reporting on status and key milestones

Serve as the primary point of contact for families throughout the enrollment and registration process, delivering a warm, responsive, and high-quality experience from offer through onboarding

Manage and maintain all enrollment data systems, including SchoolMint and internal trackers, ensuring accurate tracking of offers, waitlists, and registration status

Collect, review, and track all required enrollment documentation (e.g., proof of residency, enrollment forms), ensuring completeness and compliance with state and school requirements

Support families in completing enrollment requirements via phone, virtual, and in-person support, including assistance with forms and document submission

Enter and verify student enrollment data in PowerSchool, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment across systems

Maintain and update enrollment materials, including forms, communication templates, and family-facing resources

Serve as the liaison between Excel and prior schools to obtain student records and relevant educational history

Prepare and share student information and records with school-based teams to support a strong start for newly enrolled students

Partner with school teams to support enrollment events, including Open Houses and onboarding experiences, and ensure a smooth transition for incoming students and families

Student Recruitment

Coordinate and execute recruitment events, including Open Houses, information sessions, school tours, and community-based tabling opportunities in partnership with local organizations

Serve as a front-facing ambassador of Excel Academy by responding to family inquiries promptly and professionally, and providing clear, accurate information about the application and enrollment process

Conduct school tours and family meetings that effectively communicate Excel’s academic model, outcomes, and community experience

Support the development and execution of recruitment and marketing efforts, including digital (website, social media) and in-person strategies to drive applications and increase enrollment

Collaborate on the creation and distribution of recruitment materials, including flyers, brochures, and outreach communications

Manage the enrollment lottery process, including preparing timelines, ensuring system readiness, auditing application data for accuracy, and supporting family communication leading up to and following the lottery

Enter and manage application data in SchoolMint, including paper applications and data corrections, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Conduct regular data quality audits of applicant information and resolve discrepancies in advance of key enrollment milestones

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospective students and applicants, ensuring strong data integrity and confidentiality

Support the Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment with additional outreach, partnership, and pipeline-building efforts, including community engagement and follow-up with prospective families

Benefit Access

Support outreach efforts to families for Supplemental Low Income (SLI) eligibility, including assisting with application completion and follow-up to maximize participation and accuracy

Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, developing a strong network of partners and understanding available programs and services for families

Coordinate and support communication of community resources to families, ensuring access to relevant supports such as health, housing, food, and after-school programming

Lead the planning and execution of a community resource fair, bringing together local partners and Excel families for an event focused on connection, access, and resource sharing

Support the scheduling and coordination of family workshops and events (e.g., Know Your Rights sessions, MassHealth/EBT workshops) in partnership with community organizations

Maintain up-to-date records of partnerships, resources, and family engagement to inform ongoing outreach and program improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Spanish & English fluency required

Experience in marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred

Previous experience in student recruitment, admissions, or a related field is preferred

Experience working with students and families in a public or charter school setting and/or demonstrated experience in customer service

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences, including students, parents, and community members

A detail-oriented approach to data entry and data management

A willingness to learn more about technology and data management

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work

An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas and programs

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support recruitment events and enrollment activities

Special Work Requirements

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Field work is a critical part of this position. The position will require regular travel between school sites. The ability to drive and reliable access to a car is necessary.

Mission Alignment

You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model

You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education

You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work

You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

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