Senior Enrollment Advisor

A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00

HCS Head Start: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Deadline for Applications: November 30, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Senior Enrollment Advisor

The Senior Enrollment Advisor assists with the day-to-day operations of the ERSEA Program Area, with a focus on full-day enrollment. The position supports enrollment, eligibility, reporting, and monitoring of contracted full-day slots; assists families with financial-assistance eligibility through contracted seats or vouchers; maintains accurate ChildPlus and Child Care Financial Assistance records; and serves as a liaison with Department of Children and Families Child Care Coordinators and Department of Early Education and Care Child Care Financial Assistance staff.

Knowledge of

• Head Start Program Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care regulations, full-day contracts, and child-subsidy program requirements
• Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance requirements and practices
• ChildPlus and Child Care Financial Assistance systems, including intake, authorization, monitoring, and reporting processes
• Community resources, referral requirements, and the strengths and needs of diverse families

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience working in a Head Start or child care program

Additional Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Department of Early Education and Care regulations preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet program and family needs
• Ability to travel occasionally between program sites and community partners

Qualities

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
• Culturally and linguistically responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach
• Collaborative, dependable, and responsive across departments and disciplines

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to assess financial-assistance eligibility, complete enrollment intakes, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to coordinate with DCF and EEC partners regarding enrollment, reauthorization, transitional child care, and continuity of care
• Ability to monitor full-day slots, manage waitlists and attendance, and support required monthly and quarterly reporting
• Ability to support recruitment, outreach, presentations, staff training, and warm handoff referrals

Starting Pay: $29.35 per hour

Full-Time Position: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week)

• Birthday off with pay
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick, personal, vacation days
• 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health & dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

EOE/AA

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.