Require Postsecondary Transition Advisor (Immediate) in Houston, TX
Job title: Postsecondary Transition Advisor (Immediate)
Company: KIPP Texas Public Schools
Job description: Company Description
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose ?college, career, and beyond'so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.
KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.
Job Description
The Opportunity
Counseling services can transform college and career dreams into a reality. Evidence has shown that the lack of access to information and guidance on college admissions and financial aid is a prohibitive barrier for many low-income families. In the absence of good information, many families develop misconceptions about what it takes to get into and graduate from college or vocational schools. By employing a diverse range of outreach efforts ? from individualized, one-on-one meetings to large-group workshops and seminars ? the KIPP Forward program closes the information divide for KIPP Texas students and families, breaking down the barriers to career success.
The goal of the Postsecondary Transition Advisor is to help students transition successfully from high school to college, technical programs, and careers and aims to ensure that all of our students are provided with the necessary information, guidance and coaching needed to reach their post-secondary goals. The Postsecondary Transition Advisor will work closely with KIPP high school seniors and the college and career counseling team, along with other KIPP teammates to ensure KIPPsters have completed all of the necessary and critical tasks through completion of their first semester after high school. This role includes significant student outreach to schedule advising sessions, monitor progress towards goals, and promote enrichment opportunities. Once KIPPsters enroll in their postsecondary program, the Postsecondary Transition Advisor will provide continual support and resources for KIPPsters throughout their first year of college. The College and Career Transition Specialist will be responsible for collecting data, maintaining a student caseload and preventing summer and semester melt as KIPPsters matriculate, enroll and complete their first year of postsecondary programs.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
Oversee the successful transition of high school seniors into college, training, and careers
Develop positive, appropriate, meaningful relationships with students, parents, college and financial aid advisors, and fellow staff members and teachers.
Engage in one-on-one conversations with current KIPP high school seniors about their postsecondary plans and assist each student with postsecondary enrollment or transfer, orientation, financial aid verification (review and accept awards, loan counseling, SAP eligibility, graduation requirements, etc.), and ensure student registration.
Engage alumni in career readiness programs, in soliciting internships, and helping alumni prepare for internships.
Develop and deliver college and career transition lessons to high school seniors during senior seminar class
Collect and track matriculation steps and critical forms (Financial Aid Award Letters, Final high school transcripts, FERPA forms, etc.)
Create data reports for the regional leaders and the Persistence Team
Support a caseload of alumni during the first year of their postsecondary programs
Engage in ongoing and consistent outreach to students and alumni using various communication methods - i.e. email, calls, social media, texting technology, etc. - and track progress of all contact with KIPP alumni
Provide advising and coaching to help alumni navigate the critical challenges often faced by underserved communities when enrolling into college and training programs or starting careers
Collect and review critical data (benchmarks, transcripts, financial aid, etc.) to support alumni persistence
Successfully transition alumni to their permanent college and career advisors after the first semester/year
Update and Maintain the Alumni database
Track and maintain records of student contact information changes, advising meetings, pulse-checks, matriculation steps, benchmarks and verification of enrollments of alumni in college using the Alumni Database (Salesforce);
Assist with data collection for annual report and program evaluation;
Prepare marketing, publicity materials and reports as needed;
Collaborate with the team and other stakeholders to support postsecondary transition and success
Collaborate with staff at postsecondary institutions to gain access to resources and engagement opportunities on college and university campuses and other postsecondary institutions and maintain a record of support services and contact information.
Connect with local partners and resources to develop and deliver comprehensive transition programming for all pathways during the summer months (i.e. money management, budgeting, building credit, etc.) and academic tutoring initiatives for alumni in need of academic intervention.
Partner with existing bridge programs to enroll students to prepare for transition
Maintain communications with high school faculty and staff on resources available to support KIPPsters to and through college, career, and beyond
Collaborate with the Forward and High School teams to:
Host KIPP Forward programming and informational events (i.e. application events, parent meetings, career exploration opportunities, college-readiness and transition workshops, college partner events, volunteer events, and socials) events for students and families
Develop an effective early alert system and intervention plan for struggling students
Arrange college visits and opportunities for HS students to connect with alumni in college
Recognize achievement and motivate alumni by mailing care packages, distributing rewards, highlighting success stories at KIPP schools and on social media;
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment and financial aid processes
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Professional development course provided by the KIPP Foundation, and other college and career readiness partners, is essential
Prior experience working with college students and helping them achieve academic success, primarily first-generation, minority, and low-income students
Strong active listening (i.e. seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students.) and coaching skills
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served
Demonstrates a growth mindset with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback
Outstanding project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet agreed upon deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and telephones
Strong command in using the internet and social media websites
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment and financial aid processes.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Good interpersonal skills; Ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel
Proficient knowledge of college admissions processes
Proficient knowledge of the financial aid processes
Proficiency in using online databases to track student data
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Comfortable using data dashboards
Demonstrates a high proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and has previous experience utilizing a database, i.e. Salesforce
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and telephones
Strong command in using the internet and social media websites
Travel Requirements
Able to travel to KIPP campuses, local college/university campuses and other career/training campuses as needed.
Able to travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas? benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Travel Requirements
Able to travel to KIPP campuses, local college/university campuses and other career/training campuses as needed.
Able to travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary
Expected salary:
Location: Houston, TX
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Company: KIPP Texas Public Schools
Job description: Company Description
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose ?college, career, and beyond'so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.
KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.
Job Description
The Opportunity
Counseling services can transform college and career dreams into a reality. Evidence has shown that the lack of access to information and guidance on college admissions and financial aid is a prohibitive barrier for many low-income families. In the absence of good information, many families develop misconceptions about what it takes to get into and graduate from college or vocational schools. By employing a diverse range of outreach efforts ? from individualized, one-on-one meetings to large-group workshops and seminars ? the KIPP Forward program closes the information divide for KIPP Texas students and families, breaking down the barriers to career success.
The goal of the Postsecondary Transition Advisor is to help students transition successfully from high school to college, technical programs, and careers and aims to ensure that all of our students are provided with the necessary information, guidance and coaching needed to reach their post-secondary goals. The Postsecondary Transition Advisor will work closely with KIPP high school seniors and the college and career counseling team, along with other KIPP teammates to ensure KIPPsters have completed all of the necessary and critical tasks through completion of their first semester after high school. This role includes significant student outreach to schedule advising sessions, monitor progress towards goals, and promote enrichment opportunities. Once KIPPsters enroll in their postsecondary program, the Postsecondary Transition Advisor will provide continual support and resources for KIPPsters throughout their first year of college. The College and Career Transition Specialist will be responsible for collecting data, maintaining a student caseload and preventing summer and semester melt as KIPPsters matriculate, enroll and complete their first year of postsecondary programs.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
Oversee the successful transition of high school seniors into college, training, and careers
Develop positive, appropriate, meaningful relationships with students, parents, college and financial aid advisors, and fellow staff members and teachers.
Engage in one-on-one conversations with current KIPP high school seniors about their postsecondary plans and assist each student with postsecondary enrollment or transfer, orientation, financial aid verification (review and accept awards, loan counseling, SAP eligibility, graduation requirements, etc.), and ensure student registration.
Engage alumni in career readiness programs, in soliciting internships, and helping alumni prepare for internships.
Develop and deliver college and career transition lessons to high school seniors during senior seminar class
Collect and track matriculation steps and critical forms (Financial Aid Award Letters, Final high school transcripts, FERPA forms, etc.)
Create data reports for the regional leaders and the Persistence Team
Support a caseload of alumni during the first year of their postsecondary programs
Engage in ongoing and consistent outreach to students and alumni using various communication methods - i.e. email, calls, social media, texting technology, etc. - and track progress of all contact with KIPP alumni
Provide advising and coaching to help alumni navigate the critical challenges often faced by underserved communities when enrolling into college and training programs or starting careers
Collect and review critical data (benchmarks, transcripts, financial aid, etc.) to support alumni persistence
Successfully transition alumni to their permanent college and career advisors after the first semester/year
Update and Maintain the Alumni database
Track and maintain records of student contact information changes, advising meetings, pulse-checks, matriculation steps, benchmarks and verification of enrollments of alumni in college using the Alumni Database (Salesforce);
Assist with data collection for annual report and program evaluation;
Prepare marketing, publicity materials and reports as needed;
Collaborate with the team and other stakeholders to support postsecondary transition and success
Collaborate with staff at postsecondary institutions to gain access to resources and engagement opportunities on college and university campuses and other postsecondary institutions and maintain a record of support services and contact information.
Connect with local partners and resources to develop and deliver comprehensive transition programming for all pathways during the summer months (i.e. money management, budgeting, building credit, etc.) and academic tutoring initiatives for alumni in need of academic intervention.
Partner with existing bridge programs to enroll students to prepare for transition
Maintain communications with high school faculty and staff on resources available to support KIPPsters to and through college, career, and beyond
Collaborate with the Forward and High School teams to:
Host KIPP Forward programming and informational events (i.e. application events, parent meetings, career exploration opportunities, college-readiness and transition workshops, college partner events, volunteer events, and socials) events for students and families
Develop an effective early alert system and intervention plan for struggling students
Arrange college visits and opportunities for HS students to connect with alumni in college
Recognize achievement and motivate alumni by mailing care packages, distributing rewards, highlighting success stories at KIPP schools and on social media;
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment and financial aid processes
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Professional development course provided by the KIPP Foundation, and other college and career readiness partners, is essential
Prior experience working with college students and helping them achieve academic success, primarily first-generation, minority, and low-income students
Strong active listening (i.e. seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students.) and coaching skills
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served
Demonstrates a growth mindset with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback
Outstanding project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet agreed upon deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and telephones
Strong command in using the internet and social media websites
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience with college enrollment, retention, degree attainment and financial aid processes.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Good interpersonal skills; Ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel
Proficient knowledge of college admissions processes
Proficient knowledge of the financial aid processes
Proficiency in using online databases to track student data
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Comfortable using data dashboards
Demonstrates a high proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and has previous experience utilizing a database, i.e. Salesforce
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and telephones
Strong command in using the internet and social media websites
Travel Requirements
Able to travel to KIPP campuses, local college/university campuses and other career/training campuses as needed.
Able to travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas? benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Travel Requirements
Able to travel to KIPP campuses, local college/university campuses and other career/training campuses as needed.
Able to travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary
Expected salary:
Location: Houston, TX
Apply Now