Position: Student Recruiter (Part-Time, Temporary)

Campus: United Schools Columbus

Reports to: Director, Family & Community Engagement

United Schools (United) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008, it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each United campus is an open enrollment, public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover, the mission of all United campuses is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education, while maintaining our vision: For every child, an open door. 

United currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 900 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment, and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement. 

Position Description

At United Schools, the Student Recruiter plays an important role in helping families learn about United and supporting the network in reaching its student enrollment goals. The Student Recruiter works closely with the Director, Family & Community Engagement and campus-based Deans of Family & Community Engagement to recruit prospective students and families through community outreach, phone calls, door-to-door canvassing, mailings, school tours, and recruitment events. The Student Recruiter also supports consistent follow-up with interested families, maintains accurate recruitment records, and represents United and its four campuses positively throughout the Columbus community.

Joining Our Team

United Core Traits:

1. Mission-Driven. Team members believe deeply in the United mission: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education.
2. Growth Mindset. Team members believe in their ability, and the ability of all students, to grow and improve.
3. Relationship-Driven. Team members get proximate to students, families, and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom.
4. Conscientiousness. Team members are professional, reliable, diligent, and pay attention to detail. 
5. Emotionally Constant. Team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with families, schools, community organizations, customer service, sales, outreach, or a related field preferred.
• Professional working fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with prospective students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Is comfortable initiating conversations with prospective families through phone calls, door-to-door outreach, community events, and other recruitment activities.
• Is organized and able to carefully manage tasks, time, and follow-up with prospective families.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates recruitment and enrollment information consistently with team members.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and has reliable transportation to travel between United campuses and throughout the Columbus community.
• Is comfortable using Google products and learning technology platforms necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Is enthusiastic about United's mission and able to represent United and its campuses positively in the community.

Terms of Employment

• Applications will be considered immediately, and the selected candidate will begin as soon as possible.
• This is a part-time, temporary position ending December 31, 2026.
• The Student Recruiter will work up to 30 hours per week. The specific weekly schedule will be determined in collaboration with the Director, Family & Community Engagement and may include evening or weekend recruitment activities.
• Compensation: $25 per hour.
• Benefits: 
  • Employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the schools’ benefits package.
  • Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• All United campuses are Equal Opportunity Employers.