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Student Recruitment Associate

Uncommon Schools

Student Recruitment Associate

New York, NY
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Uncommon Schools NYC is seeking a Student Recruitment Associate to assist in supporting with student recruitment for Uncommon Schools in New York City. Uncommon Schools is a non-profit organization that starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. We will be recruiting students on behalf of our 24 schools for the 2019-2020 school year.

     

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    1.     Assists the Uncommon Schools New York City Team in developing and implementing a well- coordinated admissions process for Uncommon Schools. Duties include:

    ·       Managing the student recruitment phone line, fax line, and email address.

    ·       Inputting applications into an online database.

    ·       Monitoring an online database of applications for accuracy.

    ·       Coordinating applicant follow-up to ensure all applications are complete.

    ·       Maintaining paper files.

    ·       Sending application receipts.

     

    2.     Supports the Uncommon Schools New York City Team with community outreach and follow-up.

    ·       Canvassing neighborhoods with flyers and information regarding our application.

    ·       Contacting local organizations and businesses to distribute flyers.

    ·       Supporting information sessions.

     

    3.     Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    1. Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

    ·       Belief in the mission of Uncommon Schools.

    ·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    ·       Excellent attention to detail, with strong follow-through skills. Excellent organization and time management; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work independently.

    ·       Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

    ·       SPANISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY STRONGLY PREFERRED.

     

    1. Minimum educational level:

    ·   Bachelor's degree

     

    CONTRACT DETAILS:

    1. Compensation:

    ·   $15 per hour, working 40 hours per week.

    1. Schedule:

    ·   January 15th, 2020 – May 1st, 2020

    Additional Information

    Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a very generous benefits and vacation package. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.

    Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students._  As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability_.