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College Success Counselor

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

College Success Counselor

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • The College Success Counselor position provides support to KIPP SoCal alumni in college with a focus on persistence, completion and career readiness. This position works with alumni enrolled at a variety of institutions including vocational and technical schools, community colleges and baccalaureate granting institutions. Additionally, s/he will provide direct assistance to alumni with part-time and non-enrolled status. The College Success Counselor works from the regional office (this is not a school-based position) and requires a significant amount of outreach to promote advising sessions and programming.

     

    ALUMNI SUPPORT & ADVISING

    • Serve as an advisor for a caseload of an average of 150 KIPP SoCal alumni in college and monitor their progress toward degree completion
    • Maintain and enhance outreach through technology (social media, text messaging, virtual advising, etc.) to improve communication to alumni
    • Develop intervention plans and work with at-risk students to connect them with support staff and other resources to improve academic standing
    • Support alumni in maintaining/improving financial aid packages
    • Identify scholarship-related resources to assist KIPP alumni in scholarship application process
    • Carry out direct outreach tactics for KIPP alumni enrolled in college on a part-time basis or not enrolled at all, and assist with reentry and full educational process
    • Collaborate in the planning and execution of co-curricular initiatives as assigned. These may include: matriculation events, career-readiness workshops and job shadow programs

    RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP

    • Develop and maintain key contacts at colleges and universities
    • Attend orientations, graduations, open houses and other student functions
    • Support KIPP Through College sub-teams with programming events related to high school placement and college access
    • Foster and maintain relationships with KIPP staff members and external stakeholders to secure internships/jobs for college students

    MARKETING, RESEARCH & DATA

    • Consistently enter and track data using the Alumni Database
    • Collect academic and financial data to guide follow-ups with students
    • Research and stay current on higher education programs, trends and issues that impact students  and make counselor recommendations based on best practices and research
    • Assist in the utilization of an effective early-alert system for at-risk students; analyze attrition and student success outcomes and take action to improve retention
    • Prepare marketing, publicity materials and reports as needed
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    YOU'LL BE QUALIFIED IF YOU HAVE

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
    • Minimum of 2 year experience providing direct counseling, advising, and coaching to college students
    • Working knowledge of current retention practice theories with an emphasis on research, assessment and data-informed decision making
    • Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities for first-generation college students
    • Strong financial aid and scholarship support knowledge and experience
    • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

    Additional Information

    JOINING KIPP SOCAL MEANS THE FOLLOWING

    • Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation 
    • Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
    • Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
    • Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager

     

    WORKING WITH US MEANS THE FOLLOWING PERKS

    • Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
    • 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
    • Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
    • 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
    • Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
    • Generous time off program includes paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
    • Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)

    KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.