Family Engagement Specialist

About the Employer

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission:

To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision:

To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach:

At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary: The enrollment team is responsible for ensuring the communities we serve, and those we seek to serve, are aware of and inspired by who we are and what we do with the ultimate goal that every program is fully enrolled and staffed. In support of this outcome, the Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for executing Fortune's strategy for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention by building and maintaining positive relationships with current and prospective families. This role will report to the Family Engagement Lead.

• Build Relationships: Serve as the main point of contact for families, fostering strong connections to enhance scholar success and retention
• Support Enrollment & Persistence: Guide new and returning families through the enrollment process and implement strategies to reduce scholar attrition.
• Community Engagement: Represent Fortune School at community events, canvassing efforts, and school functions to promote awareness and enrollment.
• Case Management: Maintain a caseload of families, providing personalized outreach and support to address barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Collaboration: Partner with school staff, leadership, and community organizations to strengthen family involvement and ensure scholars thrive.
• Data Tracking & Reporting: Monitor family engagement trends, track interactions, and report on key metrics to improve retention efforts.

• Belief and commitment to our mission.
• Delivers exceptional customer service.
• Experience working with diverse families and communities.
• Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to excite and engage a diverse group of parents, students and community stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to continuously learn and evolve as a professional.

Fortune School of Education 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.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Salary : $55,000 - $64,000