Posted 2w ago

Enrollment Specialist

@ Catalyst Family
Irvine, California, United States
$19-$29/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Liaise families, Conduct enrollment, Verify eligibility
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; 3-5 years in customer service or administrative roles; proficient in MS Office; strong data entry skills
Technical Tools Mentioned:MS Office
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Job Description

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.