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About Providence Cristo Rey High School:

Providence Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school in Indianapolis, IN. We are one of 42 (and counting) Cristo Rey Network high schools. The Cristo Rey Network is the only network of high schools in the country that integrates four years of rigorous college preparatory academics with four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program. PCRHS has 95+ corporate partners located in Indianapolis and Carmel. Cristo Rey Network schools empower students from underserved, low-income communities to develop their minds and hearts to become lifelong contributors to society.

Company Fit:

Providence Cristo Rey High School seeks to attract, develop, and retain high quality Team Members who are committed to model and teach the school's Catholic and Providence values consistent with our Mission Statement and CORE values of Love, Mercy, and Justice.

Job Summary:

The role of the Burmese Outreach Coordinator is to assist in the recruitment and outreach efforts of Providence Cristo Rey High School. As a member of the Admissions Team, this person is responsible for assisting with phone calls, community involvement, and additional projects to support the admissions team's efforts, specifically to engage with the Burmese/Chin population in Indianapolis. The Burmese Outreach Coordinator will act as a cultural and linguistic link with the Burmese community, building relationships with local schools, churches, and community organizations to increase awareness of the school and provide interpretation and translation services as needed. He or she must be able to articulate the mission and programs of Providence Cristo Rey High School to students, parents/guardians, and educators and will support the overall efforts of the admissions team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of Providence Cristo Rey admissions events including but not limited to Open House, Art Showcase, New Lobos Night, Shadow Days, and Parent Information Sessions
• Call families to introduce them to PCRHS and to invite them to visit the school or begin the admissions process
• Keep accurate records of phone calls and event sign ups through SchoolAdmin
• Act as an ambassador to Providence Cristo Rey at both internal and external recruitment events
• Distribute yard signs and other marketing materials around the community, to feeder schools, and to community organizations as required
• Assist with phone calls and emails to potential students for upcoming events or to push them through the admissions funnel
• Maintain record of inquiries, applications, shadow students, accepted students, and students who decline admittance to Providence Cristo Rey in SchoolAdmin
• Help prepare materials for admitted students and for events, such as accepted students packages, folders, shadow day bags, etc.
• Purchase supplies for upcoming events, such as Open Houses and Shadow Days
• Engage in community outreach to introduce key schools, churches, community organizations, and service providers to the mission of Providence Cristo Rey
• Serve as an interpreter for events, tours, and other admissions initiatives
• Translate documents for the admissions department or other departments as needed
• All other admissions and enrollment-related duties as assigned

Competencies Required:
These items are a high-level overview of competencies for full details see annual review form

Communication: Highly skilled in written and verbal communications including proofreading, editing, and interpersonal skills

Decision Making: Seeks out and considers relevant information; makes sound decisions based upon analysis, experience, and judgment

Initiative and Flexibility: Demonstrates initiative, seeks out additional responsibility, identifies problems and solutions; thrives on new challenges, and adjusts to unexpected changes

Relationship Building: Encourages cooperation, demonstrates interpersonal skills, establishes/maintains productive, respectful working relationships

Accountability: Accepts responsibility for work: monitors progress and results; while maintaining confidentiality

Time Management: Ability to remain organized and on schedule for all deadlines

Drives Quality and Excellence: Is self-directed, resourceful, and creative in meeting job objectives, while following through on commitments

Mission Alignment: A personal alignment with the mission of Providence Cristo Rey High School

Trust: Fosters a strong foundation of trust among team members to help create positive communication and community throughout the organization

Outcomes/Measures of Success over next 12 months

1. Create and develop relationships with a list of at least 15 local schools, churches, community organizations, and service providers that serve or regularly engage with the Burmese/Chin community in Indianapolis
2. Assist the Admissions team in reaching and adding at least 30 Burmese/Hakha Chin/Falam-speaking families to the Admissions Funnel
3. Help develop a strategic outreach plan to engage the Burmese/Chin population on the south side of Indianapolis and help Providence Cristo Rey become more known and accepted in the community

Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Professional to native proficiency in Burmese (third language, preferably Tedim, Zomi or Mara is a plus)
• Bachelor's Degree preferred