Student Enrollment Coordinator

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Job Description

Job Description
Axios Professional Recruitment, in partnership with Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), is seeking a Student Enrollment Coordinator. This role is the community-facing ambassador for JRLA and plays a critical part in strengthening relationships with families, increasing local awareness, and building enrollment pipelines through strategic outreach, engagement events, and consistent communication.
About JRLA

Established in 2011 by NBA Star Jalen Rose and Co-Founder Michael Carter, JRLA is located on the Northwest side of Detroit in the zip code where Jalen grew up. An open enrollment, tuition-free, public charter high school, JRLA provides a leadership-focused education to 420 scholars and nearly 1,000 alumni. The mission is to empower all scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college or a postsecondary program so that they have the opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and take care of themselves and the people they love.
Built around a 9-16 model, JRLA has never wavered in its pursuit to improve the educational landscape for Detroit area youth. After 13 years of operations, JRLA remains steadfast in its commitment to not only get scholars to graduate from high school but for them to graduate from college or a postsecondary program as well – outcomes that are real game changers in urban education. With a 97% high school graduation rate, 100% college and postsecondary acceptance, and a leader among open enrollment high schools in Detroit for college matriculation (69% compared to a state average of 64%), JRLA knows the path to college and a successful future.
JRLA is authorized by Central Michigan University and is a self managed single-site charter school.

Core Values:
  • The power of RESPECT: I find success through empathy and integrity
  • The power of DETERMINATION: I have the will to succeed
  • The power of EXCELLENCE: I must take ownership in my learning to succeed
  • The power of FAMILY: I succeed when we all succeed
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment & Outreach
  • Develop and maintain long-lasting, authentic relationships with prospective and current families to build trust and increase enrollment
  • Execute targeted student recruitment strategies that connect with families of school-aged children in Detroit and surrounding areas
  • Represent JRLA at community events, daycare centers, churches, housing developments, and local organizations to promote awareness and recruit students
  • Conduct neighborhood canvassing and door-to-door outreach to promote enrollment opportunities
  • Host, plan, and facilitate enrollment events such as open houses, campus tours, and application nights
  • Act as a brand ambassador and community expert by articulating the JRLA mission, values, and programming in a compelling way
Enrollment Management
  • Ensure 100% enrollment by the first day of school by managing leads, tracking application milestones, and proactively resolving barriers to enrollment
  • Facilitate the entire application and registration process, ensuring timely, high-quality submissions and clear communication with families
  • Maintain accurate and consistent enrollment tracking systems and dashboards for internal reporting
  • Collaborate with the front office and operations team to ensure a smooth handoff and onboarding experience for newly enrolled families
  • Lead and manage all aspects of the re-enrollment process to ensure at least 90% student persistence year over year
  • Ensure timely and effective communication with families around deadlines, lottery results, and required documentation
Collaboration & Reporting
  • Partner with the JRLA culture, academics, and operations teams to co-host events, support family engagement efforts, and increase school visibility
  • Provide weekly updates to the Managing Director of Operations and the School Leader regarding enrollment goals, challenges, and wins
  • Track, analyze, and report on enrollment data to drive decisions and continuous improvement
  • Support internal marketing efforts and materials in collaboration with school leadership and vendors
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Belief that ALL children can and will succeed regardless of their zip code
  • Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or related field
  • Willing to work outside of work hours and on weekends
  • Possess an openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
  • Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
  • Capable of to working urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
  • A passion for working with scholars and families in under-served communities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills

WHAT MAKES JRLA UNIQUE:
  • Safe Nurturing Environment with a Family Atmosphere
  • Advanced Placement (AP) & Dual Enrollment Courses
  • NAF & Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program (Health Sciences, Business & Education)
  • Postsecondary Success Team To Support Intentional Planning & Preparation
  • College Campus Tours & Summer Programming
  • Nearly $2 Million Distributed for In-House College Scholarships
  • A top Open Enrollment High School in Detroit for College Matriculation
  • 20+ Athletic & Enrichment Opportunities
  • Corporate Partnerships & Foundation Support
  • Expansion Plans Underway!
Axios Professional Recruitment - an entirely employee-owned company - is the largest independent employer in West Michigan. Our mission is to match people with meaningful, long-lasting, and enjoyable careers, not just a job. Since 1988, we've helped match over 300,000 people just like you with top employers across West Michigan.
Good luck, we look forward to reviewing your application!
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Location:
Detroit
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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