GSP High School Advancement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Graduate Support Program - High School Advancement Coordinator Date Modified: 2022DLSA Classification: ExemptReports to: Director of Graduate SupportPosition Purpose:The Graduate Support Program High School Advancement Coordinator is a member of the Graduate Support team and reports directly to the Director of Graduate Support. They work closely with the Director of Graduate Support to assist and manage a comprehensive program of support for Hope Partnership students, graduates, and their families. The Graduate Support High School Advancement Coordinator is responsible for cultivating and implementing the school-wide high school and college prep culture. The high school prep culture educates students, graduates, and their families about high school opportunities in public, private, and charter schools following their attendance at Hope Partnership Middle School. The High School Advancement Coordinator is also responsible for guiding students and their families through the high school application process, and providing resources for secondary school success.Graduate Support Program Department Responsibilities Operates and maintains the Hope Partnership Graduate Support Lounge in a positive, welcoming, motivating and professional atmosphereSupports graduates through emergencies and unexpected occurrences Assists with organizing department-wide events for graduates and families in order to build and maintain relationships with Hope Partnership for EducationAssists with departmental clerical workAccompanies students on GS trips including high school fairs, college tours and field tripsAttends ongoing professional development trainings and seminars in collaboration with GS DirectorHigh School Placement ResponsibilitiesEstablish relationships with High School Admissions teams, for which the High School advancement Coordinator will act as the main point of contactFacilitate the High school application process for Hope Partnership's 8th grade studentsCollaborates with Director to develop personalized list of high schools for each 8th grader to apply to based on grades, interests, and goals for the futureCollaborates with Director in maintaining high school application tracker/database with all upcoming deadlines for applications, test dates, financial aid, interviews, high school open houses and shadow daysMeets individually with each 8th grade family and the GS Director to discuss high school options and recommendationsAssists 8th grade families in the completion of public, private and charter school admissions applicationsSchedules shadow day and open house visits for 8th grade studentsCoordinates guest speakers for middle school students on topics surrounding high school admissions information, as well as high school, college and career readinessPrepares students for various high school admittance exams (HSPT, SSAT, etc.)Coordinates with high school partners to schedule and proctor the HSPT to 8th grade studentsOffers writing support for students as they complete application and scholarship essaysMaintains consistent communication with families throughout the high school application process to ensure all opportunities are metAssists in the planning and coordination of the Great Philly Schools FairCoordinates 7th grade Universal Visitation Day, 7th Grade Practice Entrance Exams, and Mock Interview WorkshopsDevelops and teach weekly Graduate Support Explorer Classes for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th gradesProvide students with an overview of the high school application processEnsure that students understand the differences between public, private and charter high schoolsEducate students on post secondary possibilities surrounding college, trade school, and careerHigh School Transition ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain communication with all freshman graduates of Hope PartnershipCollaborate with the GS Director to coordinate quarterly progress meetings with high schools attended by Hope graduates Ensure all freshman graduates are maintaining their end of the Graduate Support Program Alumni ContractsSupervises weekly study halls during the academic yearWork individually with alumni to assist them with homework assignments, projects, and test preparationDifferentiate instruction to fit the needs of various learning stylesCoach alumni through their high school transition by aiding the development of organizational and communication skillsQualifications:Bachelor 's degree in related fieldBackground knowledge of basic educational principlesExcellent written, communication and presentation skillsAbility to work within a fast-paced, energetic, and dynamic environmentExperience working with underserved and under resourced populations and communitiesOrganizational skills Physical Requirements and Work Environment:Ability to work within limited space conditionsAbility to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the students and staffOccasional weekend or late evening work is required