What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Community Relations position at New Story School?
Director of Community Relations at New Story Schools
Stamford CT, 06905 Area (Remote in Stamford CT with Travel)
Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.
What we offer:
- Compensation: Base (based on experience) bonus opportunity
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education.
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to increase student enrollment for all locations.
- Build, encourage and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
- Educate key stakeholders about New Story’s capabilities and services.
- Suggest and implement measures for improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assist schools in developing and executing a plan to grow their student census.
- Represent New Story at community, networking, and industry events and on committees.
- Collect and convey referral source feedback to help improve marketing effectiveness and operations.
- Develop community outreach opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4 years of experience in a role that involves regular communication with school district representatives, referral sources, and educational stakeholders (e.g., Principal, Special Education Coordinator, School Administrator, District Liaison, Educational Consultant, or Admissions Manager).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and networking skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations effectively.
Preferred/Nice to have:
- Strong teamwork and customer service attitude and skills.
- Results oriented and capable of operating autonomously.
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
