Uncommon Schools  is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

The Manager of Enrollment will serve as a leader of student recruitment and enrollment for Camden. They will be responsible for building and overseeing the implementation of best-in-class practices that result in exceptional parent experience as a means to increase enrollment. They will work closely with staff across the region to create turnkey resources and training. They will establish and leverage strong relationships with staff at various levels to ensure continuity of experience in the transition from prospective to enrolled families.

Student Recruitment & Enrollment:

• Cultivate a rich experience for prospective families
• Build best-in-class practices that region and school staff can turnkey to improve outcomes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align practices with our mission
• Coordinate enrollment messaging with supporting teams, like Marketing and External Affairs
• Spend time in schools with students and families to understand and prioritize ongoing improvement of services
• Analyze ongoing efforts to ensure practices are consistently applied
• Conduct student recruitment and enrollment efforts in tandem with Enrollment staff
• Report to home office, regional, and school teams on progress

Management:

• Manage two part-time coordinators and support them through individual check-ins, goal setting, professional development, progress monitoring, and coaching
• Manage team financials
• Additional duties and projects as needed and assigned to support Uncommon Schools

EducationRequirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional experience working with schools and families prefer experience in leading community organizing and engagement and/or sales
• 2+ years of professional management experience
  • Experience with SchoolMint
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms
  • Understanding of K-12 education, preferably in charter school
  • Proven organization and project management skills
  • Proven coaching and training skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong public speaking and engaging when presenting to large groups

Travel/Schedule:

• 3-4 days a week in person, in our Camden office
• Travel to our other regions twice per quarter

Our people are what make us uncommon. It’s important to us that our compensation practices align with our values and enhance our ability to attract and retain talent.  Our compensation philosophy is focused on equity and fairness, retaining our talented staff and valuing their expertise, and transparency and clarity.

Compensation for this position:  Candidates who meet all job description requirements will likely receive an offer of $81,000. The starting compensation for this role is between $76,500 to $90,000.  The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.  To receive an offer at the top of the range, candidates will need significant experience beyond the job description requirements.  Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members. 

Other Benefits:

• Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, flexible summer PTO
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development  
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Financial planning & wellness
  • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
  • 529 college savings program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
  • Financial  planning tools and assistance
• Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts, pet care insurance
• Paid leave of absence 
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Fully paid medical leave
  • Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance 
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

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 an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. 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 [email protected].