Director of College Counseling - YES Prep Fifth Ward Secondary (Immediate Opening)

About the role

Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. Some Quick Stats About Us:

• 19,300+ Students
• 2,200+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

Responsibilities

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive college advising and alumni support program that leads to college matriculation, persistence, and graduation;
• Managing college counselors and seminar teachers in executing the college advising and alumni support program including but not limited to building college lists, teaching seminar, financial aid, testing preparation, college visits, and alumni outreach;
• Researching, establishing and maintaining long-term relationships within the college admissions arena as well as maintaining awareness of the higher education landscape;
• Working with appropriate stakeholders across all grade levels to develop a strong college-going culture campus-wide;
• Managing registration, supervising, and other related issues regarding standardized tests including PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, SAT, and TSI;
• Progress monitoring all campus College Initiatives goals including but not limited to college lists, applications, financial aid, SAT, and alumni matriculation;
• Cooking the team to guide seniors and juniors and their families through the college search, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment process;
• Planning and executing campus and district events such as parent nights, career fairs, college visits, Senior Signing Day, and graduation;
• Serving as a member of the campus Director’s team directly impacting and executing campus-wide goals and initiatives;
• Ensuring all students are on-track to graduate from high school;
• Serving as a contributing member of the campus Director’s team directly impacting and executing campus-wide goals and initiatives to ensure alignment with building a strong college going culture campus-wide;
• Aligning and collaborating with the Home Office College Initiatives Leadership Team to ensure the implementation of effective college initiatives systems and programming;
• Ensuring all students are on-track to graduate from high school through the evaluation of student transcripts to ensure their accuracy;
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• 3-5 years of experience in college counseling, college access, or college admissions
• Experience managing a team and/or leading adults
• Proficiency with all MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Possess strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience using data to drive decisions
• Able to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Able to maintain emotional control under stress
• Able to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Nice to Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Counseling certification
• Instructional experience
• Experience working in a school setting
• Fluency in Spanish