Job title: Lead, College Access & Preparedness
Company: Success Academy Charter Schools
Job description: Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village – families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.Job DescriptionThe High School Management Office is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to serve as Lead of the High School College Access & Preparedness (CAP) program. This key leadership position reports directly to the Head of CAP and is based at the Network office, providing oversight for projects at both the Network and Success Academy’s three high schools. This deputy role will be responsible for executing multiple projects and work streams to support high school students and their parents throughout the college readiness and application process. A primary objective will be to standardize processes to ensure scalability as the number of high schools and graduating classes expands. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven record of effectively managing both staff and workflows.Key Responsibilities:Management and Strategy:Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance current college preparedness programs.Set and achieve ambitious KPIs as we scale CAP across all Success Academy high school campuses.Serve as a liaison with High School Management Office leadership to integrate CAP programs seamlessly into adjacent workstreams.College Application and Financial Aid Expertise:Develop expertise to consult on financial aid options, scholarships, and grants.Build a pipeline to track scholars through the college acceptance and commitment process.Ensure the team has the knowledge, tools, and resources to guide scholars and families.Performance Management:Manage and support a diverse team of professionals across college application coordination, selection and financial aid management, training and development, and data management, ensuring alignment and effectiveness of program goals and objectives.Partnership Building:Proactively build and sustain external partnerships with universities, institutions, organizations, and stakeholders who participate in our diverse array of college readiness programs.Expand program reach and impact by increasing the number of opportunities for scholars.Training and Development:Support the development of training tools and professional development opportunities to ensure teachers and high school staff are adequately prepared to mentor scholars through college readiness activities.Partner closely with high school principals to integrate CAP into professional development days and create a collective prioritization of CAP activities in the school communities.Attend school-based trainings as necessary.Qualifications:Education: Master’s degree in public administration, business or related field.Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in leadership, with at least 3 years in a management role.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and represent the organization externally.Background in continuous improvement and change management methodologies with a demonstrated ability to manage organizational change and innovation.Maintains utmost confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.Preferred Attributes:Fluent in strategic planning practices with an analytical, data-driven mindset.Ability to inspire others and foster a collaborative work environment.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.Overcommunicates and proactively navigates challenges with resilience and grit.Commitment to advancing educational opportunities and equity.The Leader of CAP will have the opportunity to collaborate on a vision and motivate others to help scholars achieve their educational goals as they advance from high school to college.Compensation Range Annual Salary: $120,000.00 – $140,000.00Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.Already an employee of Success Academies? Please go to your Okta Dashboard
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Career to apply via our Internal Careers page.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at .Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Expected salary: $120000 – 140000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:10:02 GMT
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Lead, College Access & Preparedness
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