Enrollment Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools ( is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus. 

At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for supporting the overall management of student enrollment and ensuring Freedom Preparatory Academy (FPA) is meeting all local, state, and federal regulations. The Coordinator will monitor the student registration progress, support prospective families in the enrollment process, and serve as an active member of the student recruitment team. The Enrollment Coordinator will report to the Manager of Enrollment & Community Engagement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support staff, parents , and students with accessing and navigating the student enrollment system.

• Coordinate and facilitate annual parent, student, and teacher surveys 

• Execute the timeline for the year's application/lottery process with direction from the Manager of Enrollment and Community Engagement.

• Support the management of the enrollment and application processes, the marketing of FPA to the local community, and the withdrawal process.

• Complete the annual onboarding for all new and returning students/families including paperwork assistance, providing information about our schools, and providing information based on inquiries from families and community stakeholders

• Effectively work in PowerSchool to provide enrollment/retention updates to the Manager of Enrollment and Community Engagement

• Support school-based operations teams with updating student documents, fulfilling records requests, and onsite family/community engagement activities

• Organize and facilitate quarterly parent and family engagement activities

• Provide updates to the marketing team for information to be posted on the school website and social media platforms

• Attend trainings as required by FPA, MSCS, and the TN Dept. of Education

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience working in enrollment management, student recruitment, as a school office manager or similar position. 

• A Bachelor's degree and 

• Experience working in a K-12 charter school environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency using PowerSchool, SchoolMint, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

• Experience in school operations at a non-profit organization, or public, private, or charter school

• Experience with working in under-resourced communities serving families and/or students.

• Motivated team player who is committed to the Freedom Preparatory standard of excellence

• Detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and lead by example in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment

• Self-starter who is able to complete tasks with minimal supervision

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; pleasant demeanor on the phone and in person 

• A strong commitment to supporting educators and the overall mission of Freedom Preparatory Academy

• Support the implementation of social media content by scheduling and publishing brand-approved posts across Freedom Prep Academy Memphis platforms, ensuring all campuses are represented equitably and consistently.

• Demonstrate a general working knowledge of Meta Business Suite and Microsoft Excel to assist with basic social media monitoring and analytics tracking, while receiving guidance and direction from the Director of Marketing and Communications.

• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE   to be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to: 

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.