IT Coordinator, Alpha - $90,000/year USD
Crossover · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Coordinate campus operations and enrollment growth initiatives.
- Manage facilities, safety, and vendor relationships.
- Utilize data analytics for operational optimization.
- Engage families through strategic admissions communication.
- On-site role in Chantilly, VA campus.
About the role
IT Coordinator
Alpha School is seeking an exceptional IT Coordinator to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is crucial for orchestrating campus operations, driving enrollment growth, and ensuring an outstanding experience for families. You will be instrumental in building scalable systems that support the school's ambitious growth while maintaining operational integrity and a premium educational environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Orchestrate compelling campus tours that convert prospects by demonstrating tangible student outcomes.
- Execute a strategic communications approach to guide families through the admissions journey with personalized engagement.
- Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols to protect students and build parent confidence.
- Direct facilities management with precision, anticipating needs and managing vendor relationships.
- Leverage data analytics to optimize enrollment metrics and operational efficiency.
What You Won’t Be Doing
- Developing educational content or classroom instruction.
- Following reactive protocols; proactive leadership is expected.
- Delivering standardized, impersonal admissions experiences.
- Working in isolation; collaboration is key.
IT Coordinator Key Responsibilities
Drive measurable enrollment growth while maintaining an operationally flawless campus environment that empowers our educational team to focus exclusively on delivering superior learning outcomes.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (field of study not specified).
- Proven track record in admissions, enrollment management, or customer-facing roles within educational contexts.
- Superior communication capabilities across all mediums—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
- Exceptional emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to establish credibility and trust.
- Proficiency in data-driven decision making and performance analytics.
- Self-directed work ethic with demonstrated initiative and accountability.
- Commitment to on-site presence at our Chantilly, VA campus.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Alpha School
Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. They are rewriting the rules of education, mastering core academics in two hours a day to free up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning.
Working with Us
- This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position.
- The position is immediately available.
- Requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record.
- Compensation: $45 USD/hour, equating to $90,000 USD/year.
- Payment period is weekly.
Key skills/competency
- IT Coordination
- Enrollment Management
- Campus Operations
- Admissions Strategy
- Data Analytics
- Facilities Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Strategic Communications
- Safety Protocols
- Performance Optimization
Skills & topics
- IT Coordinator
- Admissions
- Enrollment Management
- Campus Operations
- Facilities Management
- Data Analytics
- Educational Technology
- School Administration
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight admissions, enrollment, or customer-facing experience in education. Emphasize data analysis and communication skills.
- Showcase your expertise: Detail your achievements in driving enrollment and managing campus operations. Quantify your results whenever possible.
- Demonstrate initiative: Your application should reflect a self-directed work ethic and proactive problem-solving approach.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your emotional intelligence, collaboration skills, and vision for operational excellence at Alpha School.
Technical preparation
Master CRM and enrollment management software.,Familiarize yourself with IT support ticketing systems.,Practice data analysis using Excel or similar tools.,Understand basic facilities and safety protocols.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved an operational process.,How do you handle difficult parent inquiries?,Share an experience managing multiple priorities.,How do you build trust with stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of an IT Coordinator at Alpha School?
- As an IT Coordinator at Alpha School, your primary responsibilities include driving enrollment growth, managing campus operations, overseeing facilities and safety protocols, and leveraging data analytics for optimization. You will be instrumental in creating an environment that supports superior learning outcomes.
- What qualifications are essential for the IT Coordinator role at Alpha School?
- Essential qualifications for the IT Coordinator position include a Bachelor's Degree, a proven track record in admissions or enrollment management, strong communication and emotional intelligence skills, proficiency in data analysis, and a self-directed work ethic. You must also be committed to on-site presence in Chantilly, VA.
- What is the work arrangement for the IT Coordinator position?
- The IT Coordinator position is an on-site role, requiring your dedicated presence at Alpha School's campus in Chantilly, VA. This ensures direct engagement with campus operations and stakeholders.
- What is the compensation for the IT Coordinator role?
- The IT Coordinator role offers a compensation of $45 USD per hour, which equates to an annual salary of $90,000 USD, assuming a standard 40-hour work week and 50 weeks per year. Payments are processed weekly.
- Can I apply for the IT Coordinator job at Alpha School if I require visa sponsorship?
- Unfortunately, this IT Coordinator position requires you to have existing authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
- What makes Alpha School's educational approach unique?
- Alpha School is transforming education by using AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. Their innovative model allows students to master core academics in just two hours daily, freeing up time for passion-driven, hands-on learning.