Magnet Program Coordinator N130-2627

Job  # N130-2627

Posting Date:August 5, 2026

Closing Date:August 18, 2026

POSITION:Magnet Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO: School Principal

The Magnet Program Coordinator provides leadership in implementing the school’s approved Magnet Grant by coordinating theme-based programming, instructional partnerships, student recruitment, community engagement, and school-wide magnet initiatives. Working collaboratively with the principal, teachers, district departments, and community partners, the Coordinator ensures fidelity to the school’s magnet theme while supporting increased student achievement, enrollment, innovation, and family engagement.

The Coordinator is responsible for supporting requests from the Enrollment and Choice Office pertaining to grants, enrollment, and acceptance processes. At the school level, the Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of the onboarding process by being accessible to prospective students and families, tracking and collecting data, and preparing reports on enrollment and outreach activities.

Support the development of comprehensive strategic plans for magnet school recruitment and enrollment, ensuring alignment with district educational objectives and school needs

• Develop marketing and outreach strategies to promote magnet school programs to students, parents, and community stakeholders
• Organize information sessions, school tours, and recruitment events to showcase magnet school offerings
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local businesses, universities, and community organizations to support magnet programs
• Gather and analyze feedback from students, parents, teachers, and administrators to continuously improve magnet school programs as well as the lottery, acceptance, and onboarding process.

• Manage budgetary processes for magnet school recruitment
• Identify and secure grant funding and additional resources to support innovative magnet school programs
• Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms to track program performance and resource effectiveness

• Maintain detailed documentation of program development, implementation, and outcomes
• Conduct regular program audits to ensure grant implementation and recruitment efforts are effective
• Stay current with educational policies, regulations, and best practices relevant to magnet school programming

• Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, public relations, or related field
• Experience in program development, preferably in urban school districts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multifaceted initiatives
• Strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving
• Strong project management capabilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Data-driven decision-making approach
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups
• Advanced technological proficiency
• Cultural competency and commitment to educational equity
• Ability to coordinate recruitment efforts and attend recruitment events that may occur outside the school day, including evenings and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience with magnet school or specialized educational program design
• Bilingual capabilities
• Grant writing and fundraising experience
  
  Background in data analysis

Current Connecticut certification as a Teacher with Highly Qualified Status in appropriate grade levels, preferred but not required

This non-bargaining position has a 12-Month work year. Occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings is required. Travel within the school district is also required. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 (Grant Funded)

Evaluated Annually

Not Applicable/Non Bargaining

Position Subject to Available Funding

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation, M/F/V/D