Enrollment Manager

Start Date : Immediate

Location : Network Support Office

Reports to : Director of Communications and Enrollment

About Prodeo :

Prodeo Academy is a network of public charter schools in the Twin Cities dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction and a culture centered on core values : Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engagement.

Over 1000 students from across the Twin Cities attend our six schools on two campuses, and they are making inspiring academic and personal growth.

Who We're Looking For :

This is not a traditional school-based role. The enrollment manager is responsible for leading the enrollment team through the effective execution of a professional sales cycle creating leads, prospecting, and ultimately converting those prospects by enrolling a diverse class of students in Prodeo Academy.

The enrollment manager develops and drives student recruitment and retention strategies to increase Prodeo Academy's enrollment.

The ideal candidate is a competitive and detail-oriented leader looking to change the world. They will thrive in a challenging environment, value director feedback, and align with our mission to develop critical thinkers and reflective leaders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, mission-aligned high producer to lead a growing team and make an immediate impact.

You will use your sales, project management, recruitment, and / or marketing background to develop systems and strategies to help children get the education they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities :

Drive New Student Recruitment and Enrollment :

• Enhance Prodeo Academy's sales and enrollment strategy
• Improve marketing strategies and tactics to attract prospective families and bring them through the enrollment pipeline
• Grow relationships with key feeder organizations
• Strengthen relationships with current families to empower them to become a strategic source of new enrollment
• Collaborate to enhance the enrollment experience
• Develop and implement a sales and enrollment playbook and training program to ensure the enrollment team executes a consistent, repeatable, world-class process
• Ensure that Prodeo Academy exceeds its enrollment goals

Successfully Manage a Team of Full-time, Part-time, and Contracted Staff :

• Lead and direct an entrepreneurial, goal-oriented team that is motivated by results, achievement, and outcomes
• Ensure all enrollment team members align with organizational goals, messaging, and mission
• Facilitate continuous professional development and training to foster high-performance
• Set aggressive goals and establish key metrics to measure performance
• Lead regular sales and enrollment meetings to coach, improve win rates, and support successful enrollments
• Provide robust accountability mechanisms
• Mentor and train staff in the most effective way to share Prodeo's value proposition and sign up new students

Build / Maintain Impeccable Systems and Data Analytics :

• Meticulously track and analyze KPIs for recruitment, enrollment, and retention, ensuring high ROI
• Coordinate with school-based operations to optimize enrollment systems and processes, ensuring clean data and ease of use for families and Prodeo staff members
• Monitor and analyze attrition and retention rates, implementing strategies for improvement
• Work with the Network Director of Data to lead the school's enrollment and CRM systems, software, and apps. Ensuring that systems run at peak performance, data is clean, and users are trained
• Share critical data with the Director of Communication and Enrollment to tell the story and improve recruitment, enrollment, and retention
• Ensure that all Prodeo employees understand the recruitment and enrollment process to foster a shared culture of ownership

What You Will Bring :

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in team management and training
• Flexibility and problem-solving ability
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A clear understanding of a sales cycle
• Experience collecting and using data to drive strategic actions and processes
• Entrepreneurial drive and commitment to the mission
• Proven sales and / or recruitment experience

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of relevant experience in sales, project management, recruitment, admissions, or marketing
• Knowledge and experience working with marginalized communities
• A commitment to social justice
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
• Autonomy and accountability in work
• Priority is given to individuals who have language skills in Spanish, Somali, Karen, Kayah, and / or Hmong

Compensation : The base salary starts at $60K, with additional compensation based on experience and goal achievement.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Retirement plans through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans.
• Paid time off and flexible work hours.
• Staff daycare

Prodeo Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.