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
· 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.
· Bachelor's degree
CONTRACT DETAILS:
· $15 per hour, working 40 hours per week.
· 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_.