Job Description

As a Part-Time Enrollment Coordinator (temporary: January through July), you will play a vital role in helping families learn about and access Rochester Prep schools. You will be a friendly, knowledgeable presence in the community, sharing information, answering questions, and guiding families through the enrollment process with care and clarity. Through outreach, events, and direct conversations, your work will directly support our mission to ensure every student has access to an excellent education. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, working both independently and alongside a team, and making a tangible impact in their local community.

Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Build awareness of Rochester Prep by participating in grassroots outreach efforts, including door-to-door canvassing, flyering, phone banks, and community events
• Represent Rochester Prep at outreach events, information sessions, and tabling opportunities with community-based organizations
• Help increase positive awareness of Rochester Prep in key neighborhoods and surrounding communities

Family Outreach & Enrollment Support

• Connect with prospective families by phone or in person to share information and answer questions
• Support families through the Avela application and enrollment process, ensuring they feel informed and supported
• Follow up with enrollment leads to encourage application completion

Coordination & Relationship Building

• Collaborate with the enrollment team to plan outreach activities and events
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners to expand outreach efforts
• Track outreach activities and follow-up actions to support enrollment goals

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of professional experience, including customer-facing, outreach, enrollment, sales, or community engagement work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively, and follow through on commitments
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel around the city of Rochester and nearby areas for outreach activities

Preferred

• Familiarity with the Rochester community
• Experience working with families, students, or community organizations
• Fluency in Spanish
• Comfort using basic computer tools such as email, spreadsheets, and word processing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend extended periods walking or standing during community outreach and canvassing
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 to 40 pounds

Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply—we’re excited to learn what you bring.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

The full compensation range for this role is $16.00 to $18.30 per hour. Typically, new hires who fully meet all qualifications listed in the job description will start at $16.00 per hour. Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications. Offers near the top end of the range are reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the qualifications, bringing extensive experience and specialized expertise beyond what is listed.

Compensation determinations consider relevant professional experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Work Environment

This is a temporary, part time, in person role based in Rochester, running January through July 2026. The position requires working 2 to 3 days per week, with regular time spent in the community for outreach and some time in the office.

Benefit Highlights:

• 19 days of paid time off
• 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts

*A detailed list of all benefits is locatedHERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.