Student Recruiter (Part-Time, Hourly)

Description

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of tuition-free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. There are currently 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving nearly 100,000 students. Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis Public Schools (KMPS) serves over 1,800 K-12 students in our five North Memphis schools and almost 900 alumni on their journeys to-and-through college with our KIPP Forward Program. As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, the KMPS team and family serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KMPS is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Position Overview:

With direction from the Chief Operation Officer (COO), the Student Recruiter will drive new-to-KIPP student applications and enrollment in KIPP Memphis to achieve or exceed the school’s annual application and enrollment targets. 

Key activities include, but are not limited to: 

• Community Engagement: Represent KIPP Memphis at community events and family-centric spaces with the objective to generate interest and leads from prospective students/families and raise positive awareness of KIPP. Identify, build and strengthen relationships with community-based organizations and local businesses that could amplify or promote KIPP schools through their networks, events, and other communications. Identify and plan for opportunities to participate in relevant community events throughout the year.  
• Prospective Family Interaction: Engage with prospective families through various channels, including phone calls, emails, and KIPP-organized events to nurture their interest and generate student applications. Effectively articulate and champion KIPP’s value proposition, student services, and our history of successful student outcomes in college, career and beyond. Play an integral part in the logistical planning and execution of community and family events in service of new student recruitment.  
• Application Assistance: Support families through online applications, enrollment, and registration processes. Ensure a positive and smooth new family experience throughout these processes. Provide a warm handoff of families to school staff.  
• KIPP School Engagement: Understand each school’s value proposition, culture, and community dynamics. Establish credibility with the schools’ leadership team (principal, operations manager, etc.) and effectively articulate recruitment progress and upcoming activities on a regular basis.  
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and prospective student interactions.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree.
• Strong integrity and commitment to KIPP’s mission, values, and our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion.  
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with and cultivate support from a diverse range of community members – particularly parents of school-aged children/teens.  
• Must have a car to travel between campuses and to/from community events/meetings.  
• Proven experience organizing and working within teams or volunteers toward a common goal.  
• Credible amongst peers, a connector mindset, and welcoming of all communities.  
• Continuous learner and a self-starter.  
• Results oriented.  
• Service oriented.  
• Values a culture of giving and receiving feedback with respect, empathy, courage and transparency.  

Time Commitment:

• Flexible schedule with a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Regular communication with KMPS leadership and staff.
• Flexible schedule; availability in evenings and weekends for hours per week.
• Availability to attend school events, community outreach activities, and recruitment sessions.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and success of KIPP Memphis.
• Leadership experience and enhanced community connections.
• Access to special training, resources, and networking opportunities