Student Enrollment Manager | Founding Years Middle School | ECPA

Position Title: Student Enrollment Manager | Founding Years Middle School

Location: New Haven, CT

Reports To: Director of External Relations & Special Projects

Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt

Start Date: Immediate Hire

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience.

About Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is New Haven’s first dedicated middle school for young men. Our mission is to develop resourceful, resilient, and responsible young men who think critically, lead ethically, and contribute positively to their communities. ECPA provides a rigorous academic experience that fosters mastery of learning while preparing students to navigate real-world choices with confidence and integrity. Through exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities, our young men cultivate the skills and mindsets necessary to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

For more information about ECPA, please visit www.edmondscofieldprep.org

About the Opportunity

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men is seeking a Founding Years Student Enrollment Manager to play a central role in the school’s next chapter. As Connecticut’s first all‑boys public charter school, ECPA is building a model that expands opportunity, strengthens identity, and creates a learning environment where young men can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

ECPA is now entering its next pivot stage of growth. After a successful launch year with a small founding cohort, the school is now growing toward full scale—ultimately serving nearly 400 scholars in grades 5–8—and student enrollment is at the heart of that trajectory.

As a key member of ECPA's School Operations Team, the Founding Years Student Enrollment Manager will help shape that growth by ensuring families understand what makes ECPA unique, by strengthening trust and visibility across Greater New Haven, and by guiding prospective families through an enrollment experience that is welcoming, clear, and supportive. This role requires someone who is energized by building in a less‑established environment, who can speak authentically and compellingly about the value of an all‑boys model, and who thrives in work that is relational, community‑centered, and mission‑driven.

Joining ECPA at this stage means stepping into a school community still writing its early chapters. You will help design outreach systems, cultivate partnerships, and build enrollment practices that will shape the school for years to come. For someone who enjoys fast‑paced, people‑centered work and is motivated by the challenge of growing a school with a powerful purpose, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young men and the future of ECPA.

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Key Responsibilities of the Role

As a Founding Years Student Enrollment Manager at ECPA, you will be primarily responsible for:

Administrative & Student Enrollment Operations

• Monitor and manage all aspects of the enrollment pipeline, including application tracking, waitlist management, and timely follow‑up with families.

• Coordinate the distribution of acceptance letters, enrollment packets, and required documentation, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with ECPA and state guidelines.

• Support the Test‑to‑Place process by scheduling assessments, communicating logistics to families, and maintaining organized records.

• Maintain consistent, high‑quality communication with families through phone calls, emails, text messages, and mailers, ensuring every interaction reflects warmth, professionalism, and ECPA’s values.

• Track outreach and enrollment data with precision, supporting the FACE Team in monitoring progress toward recruitment and retention goals.

Family Outreach & Relationship Building

• Serve as a welcoming, responsive point of contact for prospective and current families, offering guidance, information, and support throughout the enrollment process.

• Build trusting relationships with families by providing clear, timely communication and ensuring they feel informed, valued, and connected to the ECPA community.

• Conduct proactive outreach to families who have expressed interest, submitted applications, or begun the enrollment process, ensuring no family feels lost or disconnected.

• Support family‑facing events such as Open Houses, school tours, information sessions, and community celebrations.

Community Engagement & External Partnerships

• Represent ECPA at community events, fairs, and tabling opportunities to increase visibility and strengthen ECPA’s presence across New Haven.

• Conduct outreach to local daycares, early childhood centers, nonprofits, community centers, and other partner organizations to build and sustain enrollment pipelines.

• Participate in canvassing initiatives, neighborhood outreach, and other “boots‑on‑the‑ground” strategies to connect with families where they live, work, and gather.

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with community partners, ensuring ECPA is seen as a trusted, collaborative, and mission‑aligned educational option.

Promotional & Brand‑Building Support

• Support the development and distribution of promotional materials, including flyers, mailers, digital content, and community‑facing communications.

• Ensure ECPA’s brand, mission, and values are consistently represented in all outreach interactions and materials.

• Assist with social media content, community announcements, and other visibility‑boosting initiatives as needed.

Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Work closely with the FACE Team, school leadership, and operations staff to align outreach strategies, share insights, and coordinate enrollment efforts.

• Participate in team meetings, professional development sessions, and coaching cycles to strengthen skills in communication, outreach, data tracking, and community engagement.

• Contribute to a positive, solutions‑oriented adult culture that values feedback, reflection, and collective responsibility for ECPA’s success.

Leadership & Contribution Beyond the Role

• Model professionalism, warmth, and mission‑alignment in all interactions with families, partners, and community members.

• Take initiative in identifying new outreach opportunities, strengthening community relationships, and improving enrollment systems.

• Support school‑wide events, routines, and initiatives that reinforce ECPA’s culture of excellence, community, and service.

• Uphold and embody the values of Elevate Charter Schools, serving as a visible ambassador of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and educational uplift.

School Operations Support

• Provide daily main office support and perform administrative duties as needed.

• Facilitate school and network-wide initiatives to support the Operations Manager.

• Coordinate other duties and projects as assigned to support the operational excellence of ECPA.

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Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 2 years of experience in customer service, community outreach, family engagement, student enrollment/admissions, or related administrative work

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and engage warmly with families from diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and follow through consistently in a fast‑paced environment

• Comfort with conducting outreach via phone, email, text, and in‑person interactions, including canvassing and event‑based engagement

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing data, tracking follow‑up, and maintaining enrollment documentation

• Ability to represent ECPA with professionalism, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion

• Alignment with the mission and values of Elevate Charter Schools and Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy, including a belief in the potential of every child and the importance of strong school–family partnerships

Mindsets We Value

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Elevate Charter Schools and Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men.. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment

Additionally, we deeply value, and are actively seeking candidates who demonstrate, the following mindsets and beliefs:

• Mission-Driven: In addition to deeply aligning and embodying the mission and values of ECS and ECPA, you believe in the brilliance and promise of all students, particularly students of color, and want to be part of their success story.

• Growth-Oriented: You welcome feedback, are deeply reflective on your personal practices, and are constantly seeking to improve your craft.

• Entrepreneurial: You are flexible, solutions-focused, and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

• Collaborative: You thrive in a team-based culture and believe that collective effort drives school success.

• Commitment to Excellence: You hold yourself, and others, to the highest of standards and have a student-centric, “whatever it takes” mentality to create a learning community where all students and stakeholders can grow and thrive.

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Compensation and Benefits

At Elevate Charter Schools, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on the skills and qualifications required for the role. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

The salary range for the Founding Years Student Enrollment Manager is $50,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualification, and reflective of the responsibilities and expertise needed to succeed in this position. Please note that the range for this role is set through an equity lens and closely aligns to our instructional/teaching salary scale. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to competitive compensation, Elevate offers a range of comprehensive benefits packages to all regular, full-time employees at a competitive value.

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Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Mobility: Ability to move around the school building and classrooms, attend meetings, and participate in professional development activities.

• Vision: Clear vision to engage with students and stakeholders in a variety of settings and to monitor classrooms/school environments for student safety and well-being.

• Hearing: Ability to hear conversations and presentations in various settings.

• Communication: Clear speech to effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, and families/caregivers.

• Occasional Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry light materials (such as books and documents), bend or reach to access files or materials, and stand for extended periods during meetings or presentations.

• Stamina: Ability to lead instruction across the school day with sustained energy and focus.

Elevate Charter Schools, and each individual campus we support, is committed to providing a supportive work environment and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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Elevate Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elevate is a non-profit charter management organization serving charter schools in Connecticut's inner cities. Our scholars are 99% Black and brown, and Elevate greatly values inclusion and diversity in our staff.

Elevate Charter Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all stakeholders. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those who share a similar background to the communities we serve.

Elevate Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elevate is a non‑profit charter management organization serving public charter schools in Connecticut’s urban communities. Our scholars are 99% Black and Brown, and Elevate deeply values inclusion, representation, and diversity across our staff.

Elevate Charter Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all stakeholders. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those who share a similar background to the communities we serve.

If you have questions about the application process, experience any challenges, or need support completing your application, please reach out to our talent team at talent@elevatecharters.org. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and welcoming experience for all candidates.