Part-Time Family Recruitment Coordinator - Compass Collegiate Academy

School Mission

Compass Collegiate Academy provides every scholar with the academic foundation and strong habits that inspire and cultivate lifelong learners who lead purposeful, civic lives.

Compass Collegiate Academy strives to create a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist community. People from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

School Overview

Compass Collegiate Academy (CCA) is a public charter school that opened in Charleston, South Carolina with grades K-1 in August of 2021. The school will add a grade each year thereafter until it is a full K-8 school. In the 24-25 school year, CCA will have grades K-4 and approximately 180 students. CCA has intentionally built its school model and structured its budget to ensure that the student body is representative of the student population in North Charleston and the Charleston peninsula, the school’s geographic target area. CCA is driven by the following core beliefs for its school model:

All Means All - The school will operate with a non-negotiable belief in the potential of every child. Every adult employed at the school will operate with a daily mindset that every scholar can achieve at high levels irrespective of a scholar’s family income, disability, language proficiency or prior developmental experience.

Rigorous Curriculum - The school’s rigorous curriculum and academic program is designed to assist scholars to acquire a foundation of knowledge and advanced literacy skills in the early grades that will prepare scholars to undertake higher order analysis, evaluation, and critical thinking skills in later grades.

An Intentional Commitment to Scholar Social and Emotional Growth - Preparing scholars for successful secondary and postsecondary pursuits involves growing both sharp minds and big hearts. CCA will focus on helping scholars to better understand their own identities, their communities, and how to successfully build relationships with peers across lines of difference. Scholars will develop character strengths such as kindness, determination, curiosity, gratitude and integrity and will be better equipped to positively impact their diverse local communities and world.

High-Quality Staff - The school will have a robust hiring and development model based on some of the nation’s best public schools to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment for scholars. Teachers and leaders will be respected as skilled practitioners and professionals in a culture that prioritizes continuous growth and development for adults as well as scholars. 

Personalized Learning through Data-Driven Instruction - Through a continuous cycle of assessment, analysis, and action, the school will identify personalized needs to close academic gaps while also differentiating instruction for scholars with more advanced achievement. 

Parental Involvement and Intentional Community - The school values families as partners in the academic growth and human development of scholars. Families can expect daily updates on scholar progress, weekly phone communication and availability with a scholar’s teacher, open doors to the school, and access to workshops and seminars on childhood human development. The school will intentionally cultivate a supportive school community among diverse families.

Role Expectations

We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Part-Time Family Recruiter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education and community engagement, who enjoys connecting with people and promoting the values of CCA. As a Family Recruiter, this person will play a crucial role in expanding our school's reach and ensuring that local families are aware of the educational opportunities available at Compass Collegiate Academy.

The Part-Time Family Recruiter works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Operations and is responsible for creating awareness of Compass Collegiate Academy within our community. The Part-Time Family Recruiter solicits applications to ensure Compass Collegiate Academy has a waitlist of at least 15% in each grade level. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend community events, visit playgrounds, local establishments, and local businesses to promote Compass Collegiate Academy.

• Engage with families and individuals at various venues, including weekend and evening events, to inform them about our school's programs and enrollment process.

• In partnership with the executive director, develop strategy and plan for the most effective and impactful engagement opportunities. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and local businesses to facilitate outreach efforts.

• Distribute promotional materials and articulate the benefits of choosing Compass Collegiate Academy for their children’s education.

• Organize and participate in informational sessions and school tours for prospective families.

• Collect contact information from interested parties and follow up to assist with the application process.

• Report on outreach activities and outcomes, providing insights into community response and engagement strategies.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups.

• Experience in sales, marketing, or a related field, with a proven track record of meeting outreach or sales goals.

• Comfortable approaching strangers and initiating conversations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Availability to work during evenings and weekends as required by the event schedule.

• Passion for education and community development.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in marketing, communications, or related field is a plus.

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or community outreach is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with our local community and its dynamics.

We Offer:

• A part-time, flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

• A supportive and energetic team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and community impact.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with your experience. 

All employment with CCA is AT-WILL and nothing contained in this job description or in any other document provided by CCA creates a contract of employment for a specified term. In at-will employment, both the employee and employer retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and with or without any advance notice.

Compass Collegiate Academy is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, sex, or any other protected characteristic, as may be required by law.