Aurum Preparatory Academy Hiring for Recruitment Manager at Oakland, CA Full Time

Overview: The Recruitment Manager (“RM”) is responsible for ensuring that we maintain our target student enrollment goals. The Recruitment Manager works with the Director of Operations to refine and execute our student recruitment process. The RM oversees recruitment and outreach as it pertains to social media and online marketing, community partnerships and events, and in person recruitment and onboarding. The RM works to engage families and potential staff in the mission and vision of Aurum Preparatory Academy.

Background of the Organization: Aurum Preparatory Academy (“Aurum Prep”) is committed to educating all of its students, grades 6 – 8, to succeed in high school, college, and life and to serve as the next generation of moral leaders. Aurum Prep is a middle school that will serve its founding class of sixth graders in the fall of 2018 and continue to grow each year. Built in partnership with parents and families and also drawing from research based best practices from some of the highest performing schools in the nation, Aurum Prep will ensure that the children of deep East Oakland receive the highest quality education.

For students to determine their own life’s trajectory, they must have a foundation that prepares them to (a) excel in high school, college, and life and (b) become moral leaders in their communities and in our world. We must have high expectations and clear structures, all provided within a culture of joy for learning, working hard, and honoring our students’ fullest potential. For more information, please visit our website: www.aurumpreparatory.org

Recruitment Manager Qualifications:
A strong belief that every child deserves an excellent education regardless of socioeconomic status.

Experience in community outreach, sales, community partnerships, and/or connecting with people.

Passionate about connecting with others through social media and online platforms.

Bilingual – English and Spanish required

Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance, willingness to take personal responsibility, open to and interested in feedback on performance, eagerness to continue to improve in effectiveness, and steady determination to pursue excellence regardless of the situation.

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Recruitment Manager Job Responsibilities:
Provide a timetable with detailed benchmarks, goals, and strategies for Aurum Prep’s student recruitment process.

Lead the school’s efforts to reach out to community partners.

Manage the social media pages and online outreach for the school.

Work to align expectations with families and students during the recruitment and onboarding process.

Facilitate and manage the onboarding process for students and families.