Admissions Recruiter (Temp.)

JOB SPECIFICATION

POSITION: Admissions Recruiter

DEPARTMENT: Great Hearts Christian Academies

LOCATION: GHCA Maryvale                                           

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

SALARY RANGE: $22 - $25 per hour based on experience

ROLE TERM: Through September 30, 2026

Company Overview

At Great Hearts Christian Academies, we believe God desires well-educated men and women who have developed the habits of mind and heart of which they are ordered to what is True, Good, and Beautiful and by which they are able to carry on His work. Educating is an act of love and ennobles human dignity. Scholars will be prepared for a lifetime of learning and a lifetime of service to the Lord, the Church, our neighbors, and society. They will look forward with confidence and expectation to the future and what we cannot yet see, precisely because of what we know Christ has accomplished and promised.

Great Hearts Christian Academies employees are expected to model Christian charity and piety and conduct themselves in a way that confirms their testimony as a believing Christian.  A Christian calling should reflect the biblical perspectives of integrity and appropriate personal and familial relationships, business conduct, and moral behavior.  They affirm the Great Hearts Christian Academies statement of faith, live the statement of faith in their personal and professional lives, and are examples of the mission and vison of the organization within and outside the classroom.

Position Summary 

Great Hearts Christian Academies (GHCA) Maryvale is seeking a warm, energetic, and highly relational Admissions Recruiter to drive lead generation and community engagement through grassroots outreach. This short-term, full-time-hours role is 100% focused on lead generation, relationship-building, and community presence to support enrollment growth.

The Admissions Recruiter will serve as a visible, trusted ambassador of GHCA Maryvale within the local community building relationships with families, businesses, churches, community centers, and neighborhood organizations. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply relatable to the Maryvale community, thrives in face-to-face engagement, and is excited to plan and execute outreach efforts that directly impact enrollment.

The goal of this position is to exponentially grow prospective family leads to strengthen admissions and enrollment at GHCA Maryvale.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Community Outreach

• Execute grassroots outreach strategies as outlined and directed by the DOO

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing and neighborhood outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community centers, churches, and organizations

• Represent GHCA Maryvale at community events, festivals, and local gatherings

• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities within the Maryvale community

• Serve as a friendly, approachable point of contact for prospective families

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute community-based events for the community and in the community

• Lead and execute on-campus events for prospective families (tours, info sessions, open houses, etc.)

• Coordinate logistics, materials, and follow-up related to outreach and events

• Ensure events align with enrollment goals and admissions messaging

Admissions Support

• Capture and submit prospective family leads accurately and timely

• Communicate clearly and warmly with families about next steps in the admissions process

• Work closely with the DOO and admissions team to align outreach efforts with enrollment priorities

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required

• Warm, friendly, outgoing, and highly relational personality

• Strong connection to and relatability with the Maryvale community

• Comfortable with proactive, in-person outreach and door-to-door engagement

• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute independently

• Reliable self-starter who can manage a flexible, event driven schedule

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, college coursework or degree preferred but not required.

Experience: Experience in community outreach, admissions, enrollment, marketing, canvassing, or relationship-based roles preferred. Event planning or community organizing experience is strongly preferred. Customer-facing or family-engagement experience a plus.

Mindset 

• Collaborative Relationships/Building Relationships- Builds strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels 

• Collaborative Relationships/ Communication- Demonstrates excellent communication and active listening skills across various platforms and contexts 

• Forming Character – Ethical Practice/Integrity Assumes responsibility and accountability for actions and exemplifies the highest ethical standards 

• Serving – School Culture 

1. Passionate about serving Christ by serving His kids through the advancement of Christian education 

2. Loves following the model of Christ to seek to love and serve others out of gratitude for His love and service to us 

3. Lives and acts as a Biblical role model and Great Hearts Christian Academies representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community 

4. Maturing Christ- follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their onboarding walk with Christ. (Includes participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission and team.  Also includes alignment with an desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. 

5. Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members 

Additional Requirements

• Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

• Travel required: Must have reliable personal transportation.

• Availability: Ability to work early mornings, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by outreach and event schedules.   

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.