Student Recruiter

We Are a Team & Family

At KIPP, we see the potential in every scholar who walks through our doors—and it often begins with the connection made by our student recruiters. Their energy. Passion. Drive. Their unwavering commitment to finding and welcoming families who believe in our mission. That’s why we support our recruitment team as essential ambassadors of our work. It starts with respect—respect for their relationship-building skills, their creativity, their work in the community, and the meaningful role they play in shaping our schools.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE RECRUITING AT KIPP

You’ll Recruit for a Community That Lives Its Values

At KIPP Tulsa, our student recruiters are part of a team deeply committed to shared values. We don’t just work in schools—we engage with communities. We collaborate, build authentic connections with families, and celebrate milestones together. Like a family, we support one another, act with empathy, and establish strong, trusting relationships with every family we serve.

You’ll Be the First Point of Hope

As a recruiter, you’ll help open doors to life-changing opportunities. You’ll be a vital part of a national network of over 278 KIPP schools, extending your impact far beyond the initial enrollment conversation. Each outreach event, school tour, and follow-up call plants a seed of possibility—fueling hope, inspiring confidence, and creating new pathways to academic success.

You’ll Be Empowered and Valued

We know the impact our recruiters have on the future of KIPP Tulsa. That’s why we offer competitive compensation, tools for innovation, and opportunities to grow your skills and leadership. You’ll be supported with resources, a strong team, and a culture that values your voice and your vision.

You’ll Grow as a Leader

At KIPP, we believe in developing talent at every level. As a student recruiter, you’ll receive ongoing training, feedback, and coaching to refine your approach and strengthen your impact. Whether you're planning your first enrollment campaign or leading community engagement efforts, we’re here to support your growth and amplify your strengths.

You’ll Create Joyful First Impressions

As a KIPP Tulsa recruiter, you’ll help families imagine a better future. From welcoming prospective students at community events to celebrating enrollment milestones, you’ll create joyful moments that matter—moments that set the tone for a scholar’s entire educational journey and build lasting connections with the families we serve.

With direction from the School Operations Support, the Student Recruiter will drive new-to-KIPP student applications to and enrollment in KIPP Tulsa to achieve or exceed the school’s annual application and enrollment targets. Key activities include, but are not limited to:

• Community Engagement: Represent KIPP Tulsa at community events and family-centric spaces with the objective of generating interest and leads from prospective students/families and raising 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 the online application, 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.

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  Strong integrity and commitment to KIPP’s mission, values, and our vision.

• 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.

• Bilingual is strongly preferred.

• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this role is $25 per hour for up to 20 hours per week. This is a non-exempt role.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.