Admissions Manager at The Educational Alliance Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enrollment, Recruitment, Admissions, Communication, Teamwork, Microsoft Office Suite, Early Childhood Education, Family Engagement, Financial Aid, Waitlist Management, Application Process, School Philosophy, Community Engagement, Organizational Skills, Event Planning, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Educational Alliance (EA), one of New York City’s original settlement houses, was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA is a proudly Jewish institution that partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. We provide New Yorkers with high-quality, transformational programs that enhance their well-being and socio-economic opportunities, reflecting our belief that everyone in our city should be given the tools to thrive. Manny Cantor Center at Educational Alliance brings together a wide range of high quality, multi-generational programs and services to serve the Lower East Side community as well as other parts of NYC. As we have for 130 years, MCC offers best-in-class programming focusing on education, health & wellness, arts & culture, and civic engagement. We are seeking a full-time Admissions Manager to work with our Early Childhood Education program. The Admissions Manager will build relationships and server families' introduction to our school community. Working within an inspired and dynamic team, the Admissions Manager helps build a vision for integrated and accessible progressive education in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. RESPONSIBILITIES Enrollment, Recruitment, Admissions • Respond to inquiries and answer families’ questions about our school philosophy, funding structure and application/enrollment processes • Lead regular tours and/or information sessions of our school for families and visitors • Track families through every stage of the enrollment process, from inquiry to registration, including managing tour sign-ups and helping families determine the funding option that is right for them • Support families through the application process and follow up as necessary • Manage waitlists and communicate regularly with families through multiple modalities • Work with Marketing team to develop promotional materials including brochures, flyers and digital outreach campaigns • Support families to complete 3K/UPK enrollment process through MySchools Administration • Facilitate the financial aid committee and together with the Director of Operations the Head Start ERSEA selection committee • Communicate paperwork requirements for each funding source clearly and transparently. Work with families to complete paperwork and follow up in a timely fashion to collect outstanding documents • Meet with families to determine and document eligibility for Head Start and Early Head Start • Maintain live enrollment, waitlist, financial aid and application spreadsheets • Share offer letters with families and coordinate with Billing Manager to generate tuition contracts • Manage registration process, including tracking of medical forms, immunizations and emergency contact information • Track Allergy and Asthma documentation and compliance for all children throughout the year • Regular and accurate communication of enrollment status for invested stakeholders •Acting as a part of the administrative cabinet, any other duties deemed appropriate by the Senior Director of program Strategic Planning • Manage enrollment timelines for different funding sources – Head Start/Early Head Start, 3K, UPK, tuition and financial aid • With support of school leadership, marketing and research/evaluation teams, develop plans and strategies to support full enrollment • Revise and update enrollment documents as necessary • Keep informed about changes to enrollment requirements from DOE, Head Start and other partners • Collaborate with the Marketing team around effective strategies to increase visibility of the school in the community and beyond Family Engagement • Plan and execute 4 school wide family engagement activities per year • Collaborate with both the education and operations departments in the planning stages QUALIFICATIONS • BA in education or related field preferred or extensive experience in school admissions and enrollment required • Familiarity with early childhood education preferred • Bilingual Mandarin/English or Spanish/English a plus • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, answer questions, describe school philosophy and help families navigate enrollment systems • Facility with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Forms • Ability to manage competing priorities in admissions and enrollment • Must be able to work as a team player with the rest of the school leadership and operations team BENEFITS * Generous PTO policy * Competitive Salary * Medical & Dental Insurance * Pension Plan * 403b Retirement Plans * Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, Etc. * Free Gym Membership to our MCC FITNESS & 14TH ST Y Gym * Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position EEO Info Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org [https://edalliance.org/]. Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm some weekend and evening availability as needed

Responsibilities

The Admissions Manager will oversee the enrollment process for the Early Childhood Education program, including responding to inquiries, managing tours, and supporting families through applications. They will also collaborate with marketing and school leadership to develop strategies for full enrollment and family engagement activities.