Position Overview:
The Enrollment Specialist provides multi-site enrollment, eligibility determination, administrative support, and logistical coordination to assigned centers to support operational efficiency and ensure compliance with program regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison to families throughout the enrollment process, from initial contact through completion, providing guidance, resources, and support with enrollment paperwork, childcare needs, and documentation requirements
- Conduct onsite enrollment activities at assigned centers, including meeting with families, collecting documentation, and assisting with completion of enrollment and eligibility forms
- Determine and verify family eligibility, need, and fees for subsidized and full-fee programs by reviewing documentation, applying program regulations and agency procedures, and ensuring files support eligibility, need, and fee determinations
- Maintain and utilize waiting lists in accordance with enrollment priorities, Catalyst policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring documentation supports compliance
- Process enrollments, recertifications, family status changes, and related data entry in a timely manner to maintain accurate records, continued eligibility, and compliance with program requirements
- Maintain complete, current, and audit-ready family and child files, complete required data entry and reporting, and support internal and external audits in alignment with state deadlines, audit schedules, and Catalyst policies
- Ensure accurate program selection, schedules, tuition entries, and special fee assessments to support correct family billing and enrollment records
- Support tuition-related processes by preparing Notices of Action for approvals, changes, denials, and terminations; processing payment-related documentation; assisting with returned checks, payment plans, refunds, and collections activity; and responding to questions regarding payment status and documentation requirements
- Collaborate with center leadership, site staff, accounting, compliance, and program leadership to support coordinated enrollment efforts, accurate billing and enrollment records, and regulatory alignment
- Represent the organization and support enrollment outreach, including mass-enrollment and family-facing events, as assigned
- Work independently across multiple assigned locations, prioritize a shifting and deadline-driven workload, and escalate complex eligibility determinations, compliance concerns, or family issues appropriately
- Perform other duties that are reasonably related to the position’s key responsibilities and are consistent with the employee’s job classification, skills, and training
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 3-5 years’ experience in customer service, data entry, or administrative functions
- Proficiency with MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Access) or related databases
- Competence with PC and keyboarding skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Business or related field
- Experience working with subsidized childcare programs or public funding sources
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
Key Competencies:
- Ability to interpret program regulations and review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance in determining family eligibility, need, and fees
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support families and collaborate effectively with internal teams
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills, with the ability to prioritize shifting work across multiple locations in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, file maintenance, billing support, and audit-related documentation
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately after training
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of family, child, and financial information
Working Conditions:
- Generally pleasant working conditions
- Less than 50% of daily assignments involve prolonged physical effort
- Approximately 75% of work time is spent onsite at assigned child care centers where children are present, with noise, activity, and interruptions typical of early childhood environments
- Must be able to transport enrollment documentation and materials between offices and centers as needed to support enrollment operations and compliance activities
- Travel: Up to 75% (regionally)
Shift Type: Full Time, Onsite (2 days onsite based out of assigned Regional Office, 3 days based out of assigned center locations)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift between the hours of 8am - 6pm
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Personal Health Advocate
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Commuter pre-tax benefit
- Discounted childcare
- Access to the Calm app
- Tickets at Work employee discounts
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.