Admissions & Marketing Coordinator (Part-Time) at Rise Academy | Richmond, VA | $17/hr – $21/hr

Rise Academy

Admissions & Marketing Coordinator (Part-Time)

Richmond, VA (On-site)

$17/hr – $21/hrEntry LevelPart time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own admissions outreach and family engagement for Rise Academy, driving early-stage interest and tours.

Lead inquiries, tours, and open houses to move families toward application.
Must-have: experience in admissions, marketing, or education with relationship-building skills.
Standout: strong alignment with mission and a track record of digital storytelling and pipeline management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Enrollment Growth & Recruitment (Top of Funnel)
Generate interest in the school through outreach, engagement, and visibility efforts
Build and maintain relationships with prospective families prior to application
Respond to initial inquiries and nurture early-stage interest in the school
Support the school’s efforts to attract mission-aligned students and families
Serves as a back up to (Fife)
Admissions Experience & Family Engagement
Lead tours, shadow days, and open houses as the primary host and guide
Create welcoming and informative experiences for prospective students and families
Support families in understanding the school’s mission, culture, and programs
Maintain consistent communication with families during the inquiry and consideration stages
Marketing, Storytelling & Digital Presence
Manage the school’s social media accounts, including content creation, posting, and engagement
Oversee updates and maintenance of the school website, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with school messaging
Create and share the school’s story through newsletters, photography, and digital content
Highlight student life, academics, athletics, and community experiences
Support branding and messaging that reflect the school’s identity and mission
Build a consistent and engaging public presence for the school across platforms
Admissions Funnel Management (Early Stage Only)
Track prospective family engagement from inquiry through application- Encourage and support families as they move toward application- Ensure smooth handoff of applicants to the Office Administrator once applications are submitted- Maintain organized records of prospective family interactions and pipeline activity

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in admissions, marketing, communications, education, or relationship-based roles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience managing social media platforms and website content preferred
Comfortable creating digital content (photography, newsletters, basic design tools helpful)
Highly organized with strong follow-through
Ability to build trust and relationships with families
Experience in school or nonprofit environments preferred