Senior Director of Student Recruitment - South Florida

Senior Director of Student Recruitment - South Florida

• Full-time
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate opening
• Department:
  Regional Support and Leadership
• Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates five nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core communities. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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The Senior Director of Student Recruitment provides strategic vision and operational oversight for all systems and initiatives for student recruitment and enrollment across the South Florida region, specifically covering Broward and Miami‑Dade counties. This leadership role is responsible for driving grassroots community engagement and building high‑impact local partnerships while directly managing, coaching, and developing the regional recruitment team.

• Set the vision and strategic direction for student recruitment and enrollment across the entire South Florida region.
• Develop, implement, continuously refine, and hold teammates accountable to a comprehensive regional recruitment plan with clear enrollment targets, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Oversee and align recruitment operations across two sub‑markets:
  Broward County and Miami‑Dade County.
• Partner closely with the marketing team to align regional strategy with organizational priorities.
• Lead regional enrollment planning and forecasting, presenting data‑driven updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Own direct recruitment activities alongside and in support of the Recruitment Manager.
• Conduct grassroots outreach including canvassing neighborhoods, making lead nurturing calls, visiting community hubs, and attending local events.
• Build and sustain authentic relationships with parents, community leaders, faith‑based organizations, and local businesses in Miami‑Dade to drive enrollment.
• Represent KIPP Miami at community events, school fairs, open houses, and information sessions.
• Model best‑in‑class recruitment practices and serve as a resource and mentor for the Miami SRE team.

• Directly supervise the Director of Recruitment (Broward) and the Recruitment Manager (Miami), providing structured 1:1s, performance feedback, and growth planning.
• Build team capacity by establishing consistent recruitment SOPs, playbooks, and training protocols.
• Develop and monitor individual and team recruitment targets, ensuring accountability and support.
• Foster a high‑performing, mission‑driven team culture grounded in urgency, equity, and excellence.
• Identify and support part‑time or seasonal recruitment staff as needed.
• Oversee collection, management, and integrity of student applications and enrollment data across both markets.
• Monitor real‑time enrollment dashboards and lead weekly data review and strategy sessions with direct reports.
• Use data analytics to adjust recruitment tactics, reallocate resources, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with charter enrollment laws, state policies, and organizational procedures across both counties.
• Present to local boards as necessary on targets and progress to goals.
• Develop and optimize systems for student transitions across grade levels, targeting 85%+ matriculation rates.

• Develop strategy for recruitment planning and community groundwork in support of potential school expansions or new site launches in South Florida.
• Identify and develop new community partnership pipelines to support enrollment growth in emerging neighborhoods.
• Engage with school leaders and operations teams to ensure seamless, family‑friendly enrollment experiences.
• Lead regional stakeholder engagement efforts, including canvassing and community events, while driving team accountability across stakeholder groups in partnership with the ops team.
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