Joseph Jimenez
Houston
Summary
20-year experienced English & Spanish speaking leader in education and community engagement. Established track record in community advocacy, developing personnel, crisis management, and fiscal integrity. Seeking to apply skills and experience in an organization where community impact and development drive organizational objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Enrollment & Recruitment Manager
Etoile Academy Charter Schools
Houston, Tx
07.2025 - Current
- Lead regional enrollment and recruitment operations across 2 growing K-8 campuses in Southwest Houston, driving enrollment goals of 1,274 students within a predominantly emergent bilingual and economically disadvantaged community.
- Manage and coach recruiters, registrars, and PEIMS Coordinator through weekly strategy meetings, individual O3s, and professional development sessions focused on enrollment growth, compliance, and family experience.
- Develop and execute community-based recruitment strategies through canvassing, partnerships, and 120+ outreach and tabling events annually increasing enrollment visibility and application conversion.
- Oversee full enrollment lifecycle in SchoolMint, with recruiters guiding 900+ families annually from lead generation through registration verification and compliance review.
- Oversee TEA compliance related to PEIMS, attendance, and student records, ensuring accurate reporting, timely submissions, and support of a 95% ADA rate.
- Manage Social Media Coordinator by developing recruitment campaign strategies and overseeing enrollment-focused content across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to strengthen community engagement and brand awareness.
Assistant Principal of Operations
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, Tx
08.2012 - 06.2025
- Oversee $2.1 million in payroll budget allocation, $150k non-payroll, $144k campus technology, including replenishing inventory for campus supplies & athletic gear following regional guidelines.
- Create weekly communications in English and Spanish for 1000+ families using voice, text, and email for maximum reach.
- Coordinate safe arrival and dismissal of over 300 vehicles and 1,700+ students and staff.
- Develop effective recruitment strategies, maintain updated record database per federal and state regulations.
- Train staff in customer service and emergency procedures with students, respond to threats, and conduct daily security checks to comply with local and state regulations.
- Schedule time with local and regional leadership to review aggregate data pertinent to student body, daily/weekly/monthly deadlines, and logistics.
- Collaborate with facilities team bi-weekly to review usage of shared spaces, identify overlaps, needs, and campus projects.
Athletic Director
KIPP Academy Middle School
Houston, Tx
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Organized successful sporting events: tournaments, meets, and league games.
- Established strong working relationships with parents through regular communication about athlete progress, eligibility, and upcoming events.
- Managed budgets ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for programs.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship maximizing impact on athletes.
Soccer Coach
KIPP Academy Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and individualized coaching sessions.
- Improved student-athlete culture through regular team-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents for support and academic accountability.
- Expanded soccer program exposure in the community by organizing outreach events and clinics.
Grant Manager
KIPP Academy Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Oversaw $300k in funding from Harris County Department of Education to provide extracurricular opportunities for students.
- Created interactive systems allowing students and staff to engage in extracurricular selection process.
- Managed, coordinated, and supported 12 instructors in achieving program goals.
- Maintained documents orderly and ready for audits meeting regional compliance metrics.
Education
BBA - Business Management - Continuing Education
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Crisis Management
- Staff Development & Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Engagement
- Process Improvement
- Technologically adept
- Budget Administration
- Collaborator and thought partner
Timeline
Regional Enrollment & Recruitment Manager
Etoile Academy Charter Schools
07.2025 - Current
Athletic Director
KIPP Academy Middle School
11.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal of Operations
Kipp Texas Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2025
Grant Manager
KIPP Academy Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2013
Soccer Coach
KIPP Academy Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2014
BBA - Business Management - Continuing Education
Houston Community College