Enrollment & Retention Specialist

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Enrollment & Retention Specialist 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 Enrollment & Retention Specialist, you will be responsible for development and implementation of all strategic student recruitment and retention efforts; ensuring that students and families receive timely communication and daily enrollment, and retention reports are provided for each program location.  In addition, this person is required to recruit and network successfully with representatives from various communities, organizations, and neighborhoods with respect to the diverse populations and cultures, and functions as an integral part of the Ombudsman team in supporting and implementing Ombudsman and ESA initiatives. 

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Developing innovative strategies for increasing the recruitment of prospective students from inquiry to matriculation and actively participating in Open House Committee(s) Manage Prospective Student Visits, etc.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of admissions, departments, curricula, and district graduation requirements.
• Providing levels of outreach to prospective students via in-person visits, phone calls, emails, home visits, etc. to support the progression of students through the enrollment; and developing and maintaining a database of interested students for direct mail and email contact.
• Working collaboratively with the department to develop community relation’s plans and promote new and on-going initiatives for student recruitment and retention.
• Creating a network of contacts with potential students through alumni, parents, faculty, and current students.
• Supervising the Admissions Process by directing on-line admissions, responding to families regarding admissions decisions, managing wait list activity, and conducting family interviews for all transfer candidates.
• Working in partnership with community-based providers and administrative staff to develop and implement programs that promote academic and social achievement.
• Promoting family and community relations opportunities through the development of policies and implementation of programs at community events.
• Representing the company at community meetings, serving as a representative of the organization, and maintaining and developing relationships with key external contacts and the community-at-large.
• Working with health centers, community-based organizations, insurers, and community coalitions to develop programs, events, and new initiatives that promote marketing and community relations objectives.
• Identifying opportunities and outlets for prospective student cultivation, including professional organizations, community groups, service learning, etc.
• Serving as a liaison with key student support services including but not limited to, post-secondary counseling, social workers, assistant principals, etc. 
• Providing community awareness through communication, admissions open houses, and other outreach events to provide community awareness of Ombudsman programs.
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Associate's degree or higher in education, business management or related field.
• Prior experience working in a High School, Alternative Education program setting preferred.
• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, decision.
• Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, research abstracts and articles. 
• Highly skilled in mentoring, coaching, administrative support, and/or technical support functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of state and/or national content standards.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, computers, E-IEPRO, Microsoft TEAMS, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Ombudsman Educational Services 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!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

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!

‖ 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.

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Education

• Associates or better in Education or related field

Skills

• Alternative Education
• High School Education
• Admission and Enrollment
• Community Relations
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative
• Parent Counseling & Train
• Project Management

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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)