Recruitment, Enrollment, And Family Engagement Specialist

Nurses Middle College Nashville (NursesMC™-Nashville) is seeking a self-directed, detail-oriented, resourceful and proactive Recruitment, Enrollment and Family Engagement Specialist to spearhead the student recruitment and enrollment efforts and strategy to ensure enrollment goals are met at all times. The Recruitment, Enrollment and Family Engagement Specialist will report directly to the Director of Business Operations of NursesMC-Nashville.

The NursesMC charter high school model was created in 2011 as a solution to the critical nursing shortage and to ensure a diverse nursing/healthcare workforce to improve health equity outcomes. The flagship school, located in Providence, RI, has received national and international attention for its innovative design, impressive student achievement, and positive impact on the community. NursesMC students receive a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, participate in health care internships, obtain an entry level patient care workforce certificate, and earn up to 16 transferable college credits towards a nursing/healthcare provider post-secondary degree. NursesMC-Nashville will be a separate 501c3 organization with its own board of directors, working collaboratively with NursesMC to develop the Nashville school along the lines of the flagship school in Providence.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Nurses Middle College (NursesMC) is on a mission to transform lives and improve patient care by putting students from backgrounds underrepresented in healthcare on a path to a nursing career. Modeled on the network’s flagship school in Providence, RI, NursesMC™-Nashville will give students a rich, hands-on, rigorous educational experience unlike any other.

• Nursing content will be infused throughout the curriculum.
• Students will engage in learning experiences at area healthcare facilities, including a 40-plus-hour clinical internship.
• Nurses and other area health professionals will teach and mentor students.
• All students will earn a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate or other healthcare workforce credential so they can earn while they learn.
• Students will dually enroll in college courses at no cost. They will learn what it takes to succeed in college and earn credits they can transfer to reduce the time and money they spend earning a degree.

The school will be open to all Davidson County students who complete the 8 grade. Enrollees will meet all standard graduation requirements in addition to graduating with a minimum of three college credits and a CNA certificate. On average, graduates of the flagship campus earn 16 college credits and many begin working—as CNAs, medical assistants, and even emergency medical technicians—while still in high school.

As the Recruitment, Enrollment and Family Engagement Specialist of NursesMC™-Nashville, you will join a mission-driven team working to ensure the success of this groundbreaking educational model as it takes root in what many call the healthcare capital of the world. Nashville needs nurses, and as the city’s first nursing high school, NursesMC™-Nashville will benefit not only students and their families, but employers, patients, and the community at large.

OVERVIEW: As the Recruitment, Enrollment and Family Engagement Specialist, you will manage all aspects of recruitment and enrollment, ensuring that families and students are keenly aware of the unique opportunities that the school presents, to ensure that enrollment goals are met, and to facilitate the active involvement of families throughout their student’s educational experience at NursesMC-Nashville. Demonstrating the NursesMC Pillars of Nursing - character, scholarship, compassion and empathy, and professionalism will be key to your success in this role.

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• A strong network of community organizations and leaders
• a passion for the NursesMC™-Nashville mission
• high expectations for students, faculty, and staff
• a belief that all students can achieve success
• the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of responsibilities
• the ability to work with and inspire people among people of varied experiences and backgrounds
• a willingness to listen and respond to student and community needs
• the skills and willingness to solve complex challenges with innovative ideas and teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Enrollment:

• Identify local organizations to hold community information sessions/events, establish informational tables at events, canvass neighborhoods, and implement programs that support recruitment efforts that attract students/families.
• Plan and implement successful recruitment and outreach efforts to increase interest from prospective students.
• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships in the community, composed of a wide range of stakeholders, to bolster family and community engagement related to recruitment efforts.
• Participate in all open house, parent/guardian school-sponsored meetings, and outreach events held at the NursesMC Nashville or other area schools/community events.
• Disseminate promotional materials (brochures, fact sheets, etc.) and information about the school to students and families.
• Communicate and provide updates for prospective students and families.
• Assist families and students in the application paperwork/enrollment process and provides translation services to families as needed.
• Provide the required documentation/enrollment forms to the appropriate school leadership/staff regarding all new students.
• Track and analyze enrollment to ensure full enrollment numbers are reached and maintained.
• Manage all data and compliance related to recruitment and enrollment.
• Provide reports related to recruitment efforts, enrollment numbers and the attainment of enrollment goals.

Withdrawals:

• Communicate with all families wishing to withdraw.
• Track, document and report reasons for withdrawal.
• Ensure appropriate withdrawal paperwork is completed.
• Collect all company-issued property.

Family/Community Engagement:

• Serve as liaison to the school’s family groups (PTO).
• Actively recruit parents/guardians to attend school events including, but not limited to:
• Parent-Teacher conferences,
• Academic and arts-related school events,
• Events targeted specifically at parents and families,
• Family classes focusing on high school-aged children, and
• Parent learning opportunities.
• Develop a comprehensive family engagement plan and calendar each year to ensure optimal coordination efforts among all family groups connected to the school.
• Collaborate with the Director of Business Operations to hold new parent/student orientations prior to the start of each school year, plan family workshops and increase parent engagement.
• Plan, coordinate and assist with extracurricular activities for students and families including field trips, celebration events, student clubs, and other activities as needed.
• Lead school events that encourage community connection to and investment in the school culture and student success, including recognition assemblies, parent workshops, family, and community service events.
• Effectively communicate with the community to create positive support, understanding, and participation for continued school improvement.

Other Professional Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the operations team supporting school systems and logistics.
• Consistently, enthusiastically and deliberately promote and model the Nurses Middle College Pillars of Nursing: character, scholarship, compassion and empathy, professionalism.
• Consistently demonstrate adherence to the fidelity of the Nurses Middle College model.
• Act on the belief that all students can learn and advocate for students’ best interests. Maintain expectations for growth mindset within the school community.
• Act ethically and with integrity while following all school, district, local, state and federal policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Use appropriate branding of the school that is aligned with mission and vision, in all internal and external communications.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and positive collegial environment; always maintains positive and professional attitude and communications.
• Passionate and invested in the school’s mission and the core belief that people and schools can grow.
• Uphold and celebrate a culture of equitable education where people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can succeed.
• Adhere to the culture of high expectations, rigor, and accountability, and relentless self-improvement for students, families, colleagues and self.
• Assume responsibility for other duties and perform other tasks that fall within the scope of the position’s functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and credentials

• Candidates must possess:
• Associate’s degree in marketing, sales, business, social work, community health required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is strongly preferred. Certification preferred.

Experience

• Three years or more of experience in urban charter school recruitment positions, sales, community engagement/outreach/advocacy, business, or non-profit - healthcare experience is preferred.
• Work experience in an urban charter school K-12 school setting preferred - not required.
• Enrollment via lottery experience preferred.
• Experience in community health / community outreach preferred.

Essential skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps for Education (i.e., Docs, Sheets, Google Drive). Mastery in computer skills/applications.
• Must be proficient with data entry skills into electronic medical record systems and/or PowerSchool or other Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends at community events (work week schedule is flexible).

Other requirements

• Criminal background clearance with fingerprinting
• Proof of U.S. citizenship, residency or work visa

Benefits:

NursesMC-Nashville offers a versatile benefit package to all eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance plans; an integrated Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) plan; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option; Retirement 403(b) Plan; Teacher Pension Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); FICA, Medicare and State Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) programs; paid holidays; paid time off (PTO); and professional development opportunities. NursesMC-Nashville is loyal and committed to employees, and the provision of a robust benefits package is just one way in which we prove that commitment.

Application Process:

Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and a list of names, phone numbers and email addresses of three (3) references to Dr. Andrea Poynter, NursesMC™, Executive Director at

Nurses Middle College Nashville does not engage in discriminatory employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin, nor in actions to refuse or deny the full and equal enjoyment of goods, facilities and accommodations available to the public, based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin. As an equal opportunity employer, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the core of who we are. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve where everyone feels empowered as we celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person