Recruitment & Perseverance Coordinator

Description

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

Student Recruitment

• Collaborate with the supervisor to develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan
• Identify target demographics and create tailored outreach strategies.
• Organize and participate in community events, open houses, and school tours.
• Work with the marketing team to create promotional materials, social media campaigns, and informational content.
• Utilize online platforms and local media to enhance visibility and attract prospective families.
• Organize informational sessions and workshops for interested families.
• Develop and manage canvassing events and data
• Follow up on student leads and coordinate with the Enrollment Coordinator for meetings.
• Collaborate with Principals on new student events and enrollment needs.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, applications, and enrollment statistics.

Student Perseverance

• Collaborate with school leadership to develop and implement strategies for improving student retention based on data analysis and family feedback.
• Partner with counseling and support staff to address the holistic needs of students and families.
• Develop initiatives and resources to support families and encourage student retention.
• Conduct exit interviews to understand reasons for leaving and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports on retention data for school leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain relevant sections of the withdrawal tracker for accurate student information.

Truancy Monitoring & Intervention

• Maintain a tracker for students reaching attendance warning or probation levels across all grades.
• Coordinate meetings with families, students, advisors, and leadership to discuss attendance trends, solutions, and action steps.
• Host Attendance Improvement Plan meetings with families and school leadership.
• Prepare and send communications (SchoolMessenger messages, emails, letters) to warn families about absences and arrange truancy meetings when necessary & document communications in SIS

Perform other related duties as assigned, including:

• Support additional community team events (check-in days & conferences as examples)
• Front desk coverage as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Compensation & Schedule 

• Hourly/Non-Exempt
• $22.92 – $26.92 per hour  (DOE)
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; 35 - 40 Hours per week

Benefits

• Approximately 6* weeks of school breaks
  • Please note hourly positions are not annualized and will therefore only receive compensation for scheduled work days 
• 64* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 223* work days per academic year
• Start Date: As Soon as Possible

*Prorated if the employee's start date is after July 1st.

Qualifications

​Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bilingual (Spanish & English)
• Must have open availability and proven reliability
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school administrative/office role or student services
• Experience in sales, customer service
• Experience with running canvassing campaigns or tabling events

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled

Salary : $23 - $27