Student Enrollment & Transportation Manager

Student Enrollment & Transportation Manager Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Tech Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual School experience Client onboarding Operations management Student recruitment Event coordination Student record keeping Process improvement Mid-level Project management Bachelor's degree Transportation planning Recruiting strategy development Enrollment management Communication skills Transportation documentation for distribution operations Full Job Description Position Overview The Student Enrollment & Transportation Manager is a key member of the operations team responsible for leading and managing all aspects of student recruitment, enrollment, and transportation systems. This role ensures strong enrollment outcomes, a seamless family onboarding experience, and efficient, compliant transportation processes. The Manager independently owns and drives these systems, aligning them to school goals and operational priorities. Student Recruitment Develops and executes a comprehensive student recruitment plan and annual calendar Establishes application goals for each recruitment cycle and monitors progress Serves as the primary point of contact for prospective families Manages relationships with enrollment platforms to ensure compliance and efficiency Oversees and executes the student application lottery process Student Enrollment Designs, implements, and continuously improves enrollment and orientation processes Establishes enrollment targets and drives progress toward goals Serves as the primary point of contact for accepted families Provides regular updates to the Leadership Team on enrollment progress Coordinates communication between families, staff, and leadership Maintains accurate and complete student records Student Transportation Serves as the lead contact for all student transportation matters Ensures all transportation documentation is complete and submitted on time Manages communication with the District Transportation Office Oversees transportation processes including applications, changes, suspensions, and McKinney-Vento supports Additional Responsibilities Supports key school-wide systems such as arrival and dismissal Leads logistics and execution of school events and activities Provides operational support to the Main Office as needed Independently manages operational and administrative projects aligned to school priorities Success Metrics Enrollment targets met Application-to-enrollment conversion rate 100% completion of student records prior to start date Transportation issues resolved within 24-48 hours Positive family onboarding experience Qualifications Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Experience in school operations, enrollment, or family engagement preferred Experience working in an urban or elementary school setting preferred Bachelor's degree preferred Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply Fingerprint clearance from the NYS Department of Education Ability to work some flexible hours for school events, family nights, and required meetings Uses standard office and classroom equipment Additional Details The hiring process for this position will require a fingerprinted background check through the New York State TEACH System. Any written or verbal offer is contingent upon satisfactory results, as determined by NYSED and the HR/Director of Operations. Exploration Elementary Charter School does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability. The school promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities as required by law.