Recruitment Manager

Williamsburg Charter High School

Recruitment Manager

History

Williamsburg Charter High School (WCHS) is a high performing, public charter high school located in Brooklyn, New York. WCHS opened in August 2004 as the first Chancellor-authorized charter high school in the City of New York with a ninth grade class of 131 students. Now in its thirteenth year of operation, WCHS has grown to serve approximately 963 students in grades nine through twelve. The school’s mission is to unite youth, families, staff, teachers and the community at large in providing young people with the tools necessary to make sense of the world, and prepare them in their journey to become skilled workers and literate citizens of the world.  Young people will accomplish this through their participation in a rigorous and demanding liberal arts education that includes language, literature, writing, science, history, mathematics, the arts, technology, and exploration in disciplines designed to teach fairness, justice, respect and compassion for themselves and others, as well as the skills of critical thinking, communication and research.  

Williamsburg Charter High School provides a broad liberal arts academic program to the high-school age youth of north Brooklyn. School programs are individualised to connect to each student’s particular level of development, including English Language Learners and students with Special Education Services. Further, WCHS provides supportive relationships with faculty, extended instructional periods, and opportunities after-school and on Saturdays for additional academic support. Social and emotional support is also available to students to ensure their non-academic needs are addressed. Students are accepted to WCHS through a random lottery with no minimum requirements, tests, or auditions required to gain entrance and, as a public charter school, there is no tuition. 

Position Description

The Recruitment Manager is responsible for establishing clear protocols and procedures that align with the school’s philosophy, serve our mission, and create a welcoming, nurturing environment for students, families and staff. 

The Recruitment Manager is a critical thought-partner to the Head of School in creating and executing the school’s strategic plans, including marketing and student recruitment/enrollment planning. The individual in this position is expected to be flexible in work schedule according to the needs of prospective students and the requirement to work closely with recruitment/enrollment staff and instructional staff. May at times require day, evening, and/or weekend activity and travel.

Responsibilities-Recruitment

• Lead the Recruitment/Enrollment team to reach student recruitment, enrollment and retention objectives including managing and assisting recruitment and operations staff in such areas planning and executing open houses, tours, Freshman Bridge program, Student Ambassadors, cultivating relationships with local middle schools, community groups, local and state stakeholders and media outlets and more, including:

  • Lead the recruitment and enrollment team to meet enrollment goals through open houses, tours, and targeted outreach.

  • Strengthen relationships with feeder schools, local organizations, and community partners to strengthen the pipeline of prospective students.

  • Streamline the enrollment process, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and consistent family follow-up to move applications forward.

  • Collaborate with the Manager of Special Needs and Grade Counselors to review transcripts and IEP’s to ensure proper student placement and accommodations

  • Utilize the Parent Council as ambassadors for recruitment, empowering them to share the school’s mission and successes with their networks and community.

  • Recruit Student Ambassadors to present at open houses, represent the school at fairs, and collect content for social media.

  • Manage recruitment programs such as Freshman Summer Bridge and High School Shadowing Days.

Communications

• Responsible for marketing plan and communications, website development and maintenance, including:

  • Lead external communication efforts, including website management, social media, and outreach.

  • Develop strategies to share the school’s mission, vision, and successes with families, staff, and the broader community.

  • Manage school-wide updates such as family newsletters and calendars.

  • Assist the Accountability and Development Manager with data collection and state reporting.

Operations and Logistics

• Partner with the operations team on daily items such as:

  • Uniform and school supplies inventory

  • Staff coverage

  • Scheduled in-school and sports events

  • Records and documents collection

• Oversee scheduling for key operational areas such as:

  • School foods

  • Testing

  • Field trips

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor 

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Recruitment Manager will oversee and supervise the Student Recruitment/Enrollment Coordinator 

Qualifications:

• Unwavering high expectations for all students

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred

• Minimum three years of experience in operations with at least two years of management experience. Charter School experience preferred.

• Results-driven business leader with experience in, and commitment to, operational and financial excellence and the use of data and assessments to drive operational and financial decisions

• Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, QuickBooks, and other financial management and HR software

• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders (teachers, parents, guardians, students, etc.); clear writer, facilitator, and public speaker