Director of College & Career Counseling (26-27)

Director of College & Career Counseling Responsible for developing and managing a college and career counseling program and team that ensures every student deepens their knowledge about themselves and their top careers of highest aspiration, and builds and executes a strong plan that will allow them to make the best post‑secondary choice. Responsibilities Manage, develop and lead the College & Career Department at a KIPP high school, supporting instructors through curriculum assessment, classroom observation, goal setting and progress monitoring. Support and facilitate college and career personal development for teachers and staff. Track student college and career data, monitor progress, and execute on strategic upgrades. Lead college and career programming and exposure. Develop effective processes for instructors in helping students finalize and execute strong post‑secondary plans, including applications, financial aid, and standardized test registration in a classroom setting. Develop an inclusive, solution‑focused and growth‑mindset team culture. Collaborate with the KIPP Forward team and other stakeholders to track and report data for support. Maintain consistent communication of student progress with key stakeholders, including the KIPP Foundation, KIPP Forward team, school and regional leadership, students and families. Establish relationships with external stakeholders (postsecondary institutions, career partners, scholarship organizations, etc.) to support student success. Progress monitor all KIPP Forward postsecondary prep, application and matriculation goals. Manage and maintain consistent communication flow to key stakeholders, teammates and families (recurring meetings with SPED team, Registrar/Dean of Academic Progress, Testing Coordinator, etc.) to support students’ progression toward high‑school graduation and transition to their post‑secondary plan. Adapt responsibilities as regional needs evolve. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution. Preferred Education and Experience Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with high‑school students and their families in a college counseling field, strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience leading high‑performance and diverse teams. Resilience, strong work ethic and outcome orientation—ability to balance competing priorities under stress. Demonstrated ability to follow through despite tight or back‑to‑back deadlines. Previous experience using data to drive decision making. Comfort working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with teachers, parents, students, alumni, partners, vendors and admissions personnel. Ability to project plan, organize and prioritize with a collaborative spirit. Fast learner with openness to feedback. Proven written and verbal communication skills. English/Spanish bilingual preferred, but not required. Preferred Licensure / Certification / Specialized Training Professional development course on college and career readiness and success, essential. Physical Requirements Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Operate computer and office equipment (cell phone, copy machine, printer). Move about to accomplish tasks or between work sites. Communicate with others to exchange information. Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. Work Environment Meet school schedule (7:30am‑4/5pm depending on professional development days). Work evenings, holidays and weekends as necessary. Travel Requirements Travel to other KIPP campuses for professional development. Chaperone students to college/university campuses and career site visits. Travel for home visits with alumni and families as necessary. EEO Statement KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kipp