Job Summary Recruitment Specialist
TOP Early Learning Centers is seeking a results-driven Student and Staff Recruitment Specialist who is passionate about growing enrollment, attracting exceptional talent, and building meaningful community relationships. This dynamic role blends sales, recruitment, communication, and business development, making it ideal for an energetic professional who thrives on generating leads, cultivating partnerships, and converting prospective families and job candidates into enthusiastic members of the TOP community.
The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and natural relationship-builder who enjoys meeting new people, sharing the value of high-quality early childhood education, and helping families and employees make informed decisions. Through community outreach, networking, presentations, tours, follow-up communications, and onboarding support, this individual will play a critical role in increasing enrollment, strengthening our workforce, and expanding TOP's visibility and reputation throughout Sedgwick County.
At TOP Early Learning Centers, you'll join a fun, supportive, and mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families. We offer a welcoming work environment, outstanding benefits, competitive base pay plus commission, and the opportunity to contribute directly to our organization's continued growth and success.
Responsibilities of Recruitment Specialist
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase enrollment and staff across TOP Early Learning Centers
- Build strong partnerships with local schools, pediatric offices, community organizations, and family networks
- Conduct tours of TOP centers and host enrollment events for prospective families
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inquiries, tours, enrollments and employee recruitment
- Represent TOP Early Learning Centers at community events, resource fairs, and outreach initiatives
- Collaborate with leadership and marketing to promote programs, events, enrollment and staff recruitment campaigns
- Follow up with prospective families to nurture relationships and convert interest into enrollment
- Generate and close leads in order to meet monthly goals
- Track and report enrollment/ employment data, trends, and outreach effectiveness
- Perform other duties as required
Work Environment
- Primarily based at TOP Early Learning Centers locations with regular community outreach
- Occasional evenings and weekends for events and family engagement activities
- Local travel between centers and community locations required
- Business casual dress
Experience and Education for Recruitment Specialist
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Human Services, or related field required and/or
- 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, admissions, outside/inside sales or customer acquisition experience
- Target driven with demonstratable ability to meet or exceed sales quotas
- Experience proving one-on-one guidance or advice (e.g. academic advising, career counseling, college guidance)
- Proven experience planning and running outreach events
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Passion for early childhood education and supporting families
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Comfortable with public speaking, networking, and community outreach
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Basic proficiency with CRM systems and office software
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
