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About the Role

The National Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager supports and coaches assigned regions' Student Enrollment Coordinators (SECs) to achieve annual student enrollment goals. This role involves leading regional calls, managing field operations, and ensuring alignment between national strategy and regional execution. The manager reports to the Director of Enrollment and participates in national initiatives.

Responsibilities

Coach and support regional Student Recruitment and Enrollment Managers & Student Enrollment Coordinators (SECs) through data-driven coaching, field visits, and tactical calls.
Lead and manage national recruitment and enrollment initiatives, ensuring alignment between national strategy and regional execution.
Partner with APOs, RDO's and regional enrollment teams to ensure consistent implementation of enrollment systems, compliance standards, and family engagement strategies.
Analyze regional and national enrollment data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and implement targeted interventions.
Codify and share best practices across regions by developing tools, systems, and resources.
Design and deliver professional development and training sessions for regional and campus staff.
Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and National Enrollment teams to plan and execute national campaigns and events.
Contribute national insight and recommendations to inform strategy, improve systems, and enhance tools.
Provide support during key enrollment milestones such as lottery, re-registration, and registration.
Serve as a national liaison between HQ and regional teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and accountability.
Participate in national and regional enrollment events, professional development sessions, and working groups.
Work a non-traditional school schedule, including weekends, to support Student Enrollment Coordinators.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required
3-5 Years of Experience with Sales, Organizing and In-Field Recruitment, community engagement
Must be willing to travel by plane or car to conduct weekly campus visits and support in their assigned regions or across regions.
Travel average 50% of the time with peak seasons at 60%
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends at recruitment and enrollment events.
Dotted line supervision of Regional Student and Enrollment Managers and Campus Student Enrollment coordinators.

Skills

Make Strategic Decisions: Uses data and trends to drive decisions, anticipates risks, and plans contingencies.
Manage Work and Teams: Leads cross-functional coordination, builds accountability frameworks, monitors KPIs, and mentors leaders.
Grow Self and Others: Identifies development needs, creates growth structures, and engages in succession planning.
Build a Culture of Trust: Drives positive engagement, models transparency, and fosters collaboration.
Communicate Deliberately: Communicates a clear vision, addresses communication gaps, and resolves stakeholder concerns.
Experience with sales, organizing, and in-field recruitment
Data Analysis – Excel proficiency
Power Point proficiency
Managing and Coaching Others through Influence
Holding Others Accountable to Organizational Results
Strong Conversational Skills
Strong Written Communication
Ability to Engage and Navigate Relationships across Multiple Stakeholders
Bilingual (English-Spanish) - Preferred

Location

Texas
Austin
El Paso
Houston
Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa)
Rio Grande Valley
San Antonio
Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

3-5 Years of Experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$68,886 - $79,908
Eligible for performance pay

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation stipend may be offered

About the Company

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values