Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: This is a full-time, seasonal position beginning immediately for the current 2022-2023 school year. At this time, this is projected to be a one-year seasonal position, with the possibility of extending into a permanent, full-time role after one year based on the organization's needs.

Salary: The salary range for this role is $47,000-$53,000 and is determined based on relevant professional experience.

About Valor: Founded in 2014, Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing, public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students in Grades 5-12 across three schools. Our mission is to create a community where students of all backgrounds have equitable access to an education that prepares them to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that balances rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment. Learn more about Valor: https://valorcollegiate.org/our-model/

Core Responsibilities Include:

Community Outreach

• Assist Enrollment Manager with outreach and recruitment strategies to ensure annual application goals are met
• Coordinate and facilitate enrollment and outreach events (Information Sessions, Family Tours and Shadow Days)
• Coordinate Valor’s Ambassador program by identifying and training students, parents, and faculty members to promote and educate others about Valor
• Present about Valor at events throughout the Nashville community
• Represent Valor at recruitment opportunities (such as school fairs and community events) to maintain awareness and brand
• Build and maintain community relationships with key organizations, schools, and businesses

Student Enrollment Support

• Assist families in the online and in-person registration & application process
• Work with campus Directors of Operations to ensure a successful registration process of incoming students and their families
• Assist in communication with prospective families through Mailers, mass emails, robo calls and texting systems
• Work with campus principals and Directors of Operations to ensure a successful onboarding of new families through the family orientation events
• Coordinate multilingual communication arranging translation and interpretation services to ensure high quality service for our diverse family population
• Conduct waitlist pulls & communicate with families to accept placement per managers request

Data Management

• Oversee the data entry process for student applications and data analysis in Valor’s student management software systems (SmartChoice)
• Assist with data reconciliation between Valor Collegiate and the district system (MNPS)
• Collaborate with the district (MNPS) on the application and lottery process for incoming families

Event Management

• Manage the logistics of scholar “Shadow Days” and communicate with teachers for daytime tour visits
• Assist in the organization and execution of Community Tours
• Assist in the organization of additional school events targeting prospective families, funders, and community partners

Key Experiences and Qualifications:
At Valor, we believe our diversity makes us strong and we are committed to building a team of educators with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and expertise. Candidates with the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for this position:

• Spanish, Kurdish, and/or Arabic fluency is strongly preferred
• You possess strong oral communication and writing skills in English
• You have excellent data management, analysis skills, and strong attention to detail
• You are skilled at event and project management
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• You are comfortable with public speaking and community outreach activities
• You have experience working with a diverse population of adults and children
• You are highly skilled with using Google Suite
• You are collaborative with colleagues, but comfortable working alone on data entry and analysis
• You carry a friendly demeanor with a desire for building and maintaining relationships
• You are passionate in Valor’s mission to prepare our diverse community to live inspired, purposeful lives

Interview Process:
Here is what you can expect in the process for this role:

• Resume & Cover Letter Review
• Phone Interview
• Final Virtual Interview with Leaders
• Reference Checks
• Offer Extension

Compensation & Benefits

• This role includes comprehensive health (medical, dental, and vision) and retirement benefits
• Fully-paid parental leave policy
• 15 days of PTO per school year (prorated based on start date)
• Free access to an on-site strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health support and resources
• Employee laptops and unlimited supplies

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.