Student Recruitment Ambassador

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

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Reporting to the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager and in partnership with the school-based Operations team, a Student Recruitment Ambassador supports regional student recruitment and enrollment strategy. KIPP Columbus seeks enthusiastic, detail-oriented and mission-driven individuals for the role of KIPP Student Recruitment Ambassador that offers an opportunity to develop professionally and help expand the school’s community. Student Recruitment Ambassadors will receive leadership training to support the implementation of student recruitment and outreach activities and create sustaining connections with new families in the school’s community.

Through a part-time commitment of 25 hours per week, Student Recruitment Ambassadors will work both as a team and one-on-one with School Operations teams to connect with the broader community, help raise the awareness and visibility of KIPP Columbus, and support the drive toward the school’s student recruitment goals.

• Actively participate in and represent KIPP Columbus at external events, such as fairs, open houses, and community events in order to engage with families, answer inquiries, share information about our school’s programs and offerings, and encourage families to apply.
• Research and identify opportunities to attend community events that align with KIPP Columbus’s recruitment priorities and provide opportunities to connect with prospective families and support application goals.
• Identify…