Student Recruitment Specialist, #1293(b): Ingenium Charter School, Canoga Park, CA

Job Description

Job Description

 

Student Recruitment Specialist

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Student Recruitment Specialist Schedule: 20 hrs/week min.

Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Months

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Recruitment & Development

Pay: $23.00/hr, starting

Special: Requires weekend work, nights 

and early mornings, as needed

 

ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS

At Ingenium Schools, we create communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We do this by preparing our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them.

Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning through the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The department of enrollment and recruitment is seeking dedicated staff members (certificated and non-certificated) who are passionate about community outreach and engaging in ground game activities. This opportunity involves canvassing efforts throughout the year with a primary focus on enrolling new students and promoting our school within the community. Staff members in this role engage with parents, offer information about Ingenium, and actively enroll new students.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support Ingenium Schools' mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of conduct
• Effectively engage with parents for recruitment purposes
• Understand charter schools; able to educate parents about what charter schools are and are not, dispelling charter school myths
• Maintain a helpful attitude and give good customer service at all times
• Ability to walk community streets to hand-out fliers/talk to families 
• Knock on doors, giving families information 
• Approach parents outside stores/restaurants etc. giving them information about Ingenium Schools and answering questions
• Visit local businesses and leave fliers
• Actively find and participate in fairs and community events on weekdays and weekends 
• Use appropriate language and respect others at all times

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Ingenium Schools and charter schools
• Effective sales and customer service strategies 
• Ability to speak to people of all cultures, backgrounds, and communities

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain positive attitude
• Maintain regular attendance once committed to an event
• Establish a culture of high expectations 
• Interact appropriately with people all ages 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community
• Read and understand rules and policies, labels, and instructions 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience .

Required Licenses and Certificates:

• CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire, if needed)

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, etc.), and sometimes in an office environment. Employees are exposed to weather and temperature changes depending on the seasons. Exposure to moderate and loud noise, seasonal temperatures, dust and wind. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Recruiters are physically active and must be able to lift at least 40 pounds. In addition, this job requires continuous standing and/or walking outdoors in minimal shade , stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, and twisting. Recruiters must have adequate vision and the ability to communicate orally.

Work Schedule/Logistics  

Working hours vary according to the needs of recruitment. The person in this role will be asked to work evenings and weekends, as needed.