Department
Head Start/Early Head Start (Centralized Recruitment and Enrollment Office - CREO)
Reports To
Recruitment and Enrollment Administrator
Job Summary
Under general supervision, serve as is a key member of the Centralized Recruitment and Enrollment (CREO) team, assisting with achieving full enrollment by implementing recruitment, eligibility, and enrollment processes for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations for eligibility for pregnant women, children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, including children with disabilities, and their families in accessing high-quality early childhood and school readiness services through Head Start and Early Head Start participation. Key Responsibilities: Provide effective customer service; implement effective recruitment strategies that identify and engage eligible families, including children with disabilities; conduct eligibility assessments and eligibility determinations in accordance with program and federal guidelines; maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including waitlists, transfers, enrollment opportunities, drops, and withdrawals using data tracking system; monitor and maintain compliance documentation for accepted and waitlisted children; serve as a liaison to community agencies, parent groups, and families to promote program awareness and participation; prepare and submit reports to ensure program accountability and compliance; participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and ongoing training; perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must have High School Diploma or GED with one year experience working in social service and/or community action programs, or equivalent combinations of training and experience; bring strong organizational and recordkeeping skills with attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and community partners; experience with computer/software competency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), data entry and database management systems preferred; reliable transportation (regular travel across service area/Summit County for recruitment activities and training/ongoing professional development required); successful completion of post physical examination, fingerprint and background checks conducted (FBI, BCI&I, Sex Offender Registry and Child Abuse and Neglect).
Pay Rate
$17.92/hr (Pay Level 7)
Benefits
Medical, Life, Dental, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and other benefits as applicable to work classification
Classification/FLSA
Full-time/ Non-Exempt/ Year-Round/ 12 Months
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Scheduled Weekends for Recruitment Events
Posting Dates
05/18/26 - Continuous Until Filled
Employment Application
Complete an application to express interest. Application for employment can be found here: Application - CA
Send resumes/applications to
Community Action Akron Summit
Human Resources Department
55 East Mill Street
Akron, OH 44308
Or, Email Resume to: resumes@ca-akron.org
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We appreciate your interest in Community Action Akron Summit. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an email from Human Resources. Applications are retained for up to six months.
EOE / At-Will Employment