Manager - Enrollment

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

 

The Manager – Enrollment, Registration, & Attendance works under the general direction of the Director – Enrollment & Attendance. This position is responsible for providing oversight of enrollment, attendance, and truancy to ensure compliance with Average Daily Membership (ADM) and Average Daily Attendance (ADA) for all Memphis-Shelby County School students.

Essential Job Functions

Provides leadership and a high degree of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and competency to ensure that all of the district's administration (i.e., supervisors, directors, principals, etc.) receives support, direction, and guidance when attempting to resolve complex and highly sensitive matters that are directly connected to Enrollment and Attendance.

Manages procedures for monitoring, analyzing, and determining appropriate corrective actions to ensure accurate student information (Enrollment/Attendance/ADA/ADM) reporting in the various systems (EIS/PowerSchool/PowerSchool Enrollment).

Ensures student enrollment/attendance issues are addressed and resolved efficiently and effectively with school administrators; collaborates with appropriate district departments/divisions in addressing official complaints and resolving discrepancies as reported to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and/or US Department of Education (USDOE).

Oversees the district's online registration to ensure over 110,000 students are registered and enrolled in school prior to the first day of class.  In addition, provides guidance and support to parents, schools and community partners related to all program needs.

Oversees the General Choice transfer application and placement process ensuring equity for all students; handles child custody matters and Power of Attorney.

Investigates fraudulent enrollment and verifies other issues to make conclusive determinations regarding student placement.

Directs the district’s homeschool program and Non-Public School reporting to ensure state compliance.

Manages district-wide and school specific professional development for all staff regarding enrollment and attendance.

Manages relationships between the school district and other agencies/stakeholders who are directly intertwined with the well-being of students, by providing professional development that communicates current educational laws, school policies and practices to stakeholders outside the district.

Responsible for all budget and purchase related items in compliance with district protocol, programs, and resources.

Directs the preparation and maintenance of the federally mandated National Civil Rights Data Collection report; manages the district’s tuition-based programs for all out-of-state students attending MSCS.

Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor' Degree in Education, Business, or other related field plus an additional seven (7) years related experience; for a total education/experience of eleven (11) years.  Master's Degree or higher preferred. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience. 

Additional Job Details

Must have experience with all PowerSchool platforms and other district applications that support enrollment and attendance. Knowledgeable of district policy and applicable state and federal laws.