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Child Start · 1 month ago

Enrollment Specialist

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16.68/hr - $16.68/hr

1+ years exp

Child Start, Inc. is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Enrollment Specialist to join our team. The Enrollment Specialist will play a vital role in the enrollment process for early childhood education programs, assisting families with applications and maintaining accurate records.

Child CareEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish a comfortable working relationship with families beginning at the time of application

Conduct interviews and review family documentation to verify essential eligibility criteria and maintain comprehensive and accurate electronic eligibility determination records

Conduct home visits when needed, alone or with appropriate staff, to complete application interviews or to make contact when other means of communication are lacking

Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and waitlisted families

Set up and staff recruitment tables to sign up potential new families at community organizations and events

Support efforts to ensure centers maintain funded enrollment level and an ongoing waitlist

Manage Child Start's hotline and online pre-application process

Provide appropriate information and referrals to waitlisted families, including paperwork required before a child may attend a center-based program

Ensure data is entered accurately along with all applicable documentation to complete applications

Process EHS to HS transition eligibility verifications, as assigned

Qualification

Head Start knowledgeDatabase experienceBilingualMicrosoft Office proficiencyPersonal integrityAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Associate's Degree in social work, business or a related field. Education, certifications, training and experience will be considered

Requires one to three years of related experience

Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures

Must be able to travel to other Child Start locations and applicant homes to complete eligibility paperwork

Use of office equipment such as telephone system, fax, scanner, etc

Microsoft Office proficiency and data entry accuracy

Focused attention to detail, well-organized and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Able to communicate in a professional manner through verbal/written means, maintaining confidentiality at all times

Requires a high level of confidentiality, personal integrity, and ethics

Must be sensitive, respectful, and accepting of all families

Must gain extensive knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and agency procedures as they pertain to eligibility

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS