The Noble Network of Charter Schools
Student Recruitment Officer
Description
Positions Available at: Muchin College Prep
About Noble
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.
We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.
Clear, Consistent and Connected
All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.
- Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
- Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
- Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.
Role Description
The role is responsible for the design and implementation of strategies to recruit prospective students and families and meet campus enrollment such as but not limited to: planning events, elementary school visits and presentations, representing the campus at community events, and creating marketing and outreach campaigns to drive results.
This individual will be accountable for owning key focus areas related to student admissions such as but not limited to:
Strategy
Strategically secure and leverage recruitment opportunities to generate leads for enrollment by operating with a robust understanding of the local enrollment landscape, policy, and procedures. Mobilize and invest current students, parents, and alumni to support student recruitment efforts on campus and in our communities.
Engagement
Cultivate relationships with community based organizations and other partners to execute effective recruitment campaigns, build student recruitment lead pipelines, and serve as the official brand ambassador for the campus. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences to deliver a compelling vision of the Noble Network- tailored to their motivations and interests.
Administration
Manage student information in various student information systems, ensuring high data quality and privacy of all student information. This position will support data entry, maintain data accuracy, and work with other staff members to analyze data to identify problems and opportunities.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Experience working in a high functioning, fast-paced organization.
- Experience working with a CRM such as Salesforce
- Student admissions, staff recruitment or sales experience.
- Project management experience and evidence of strong attention to detail.
- Above average ability to communicate (especially in writing) clearly and compellingly to influence action in others, both internal and external.
- Ability to handle complex challenges and puzzles as well as critical feedback in a positive and productive manner.
- The ability to build relationships and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Basic proficiency and comfort with Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well have Google Drive and its applications
- Driver’s license or ability to travel extensively throughout the City of Chicago with ease.
- Some evening and weekend work required
- The position requires in-person presence at two Noble schools.
- A passion for Noble’s work.
Ideal Qualifications
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
- Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
- Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
- Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters
- Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Bachelor’s Degree or at least three years of professional experience in an equivalent position
Compensation & Benefits
We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.