Job title: Postsecondary Match and Career Manager
Company: KIPP Public Schools Northern California
Job description: KIPP Public School’s KIPP Forward team is looking for a Postsecondary Match and Career Manager to join the Postsecondary Match and Career team, working closely with the College & Career Counseling departments at our KIPP NorCal High Schools to design and implement career-connected learning opportunities for all students. This role will be responsible for creating career integration experiences for students to gain wider career exposure and ultimately ensure students matriculate to the best viable postsecondary pathway aligned to their career of highest aspiration.The ideal candidate for this role has a deep passion for social justice and educational equity for all children, has significant experience working in/with schools and/or districts to design and implement career-connected learning opportunities for students and is skilled at high-quality project design and project management. Additionally, this candidate must be competent at building and leveraging relationships with school, CBO, and business partners and in coaching for project success, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills. This person is drawn to working with teams of community, school, teacher, and student leaders to design and implement career-connected learning. They must have a demonstrated interest in serving students from historically marginalized communities that have been systematically underserved and be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support our students to identify their careers of highest aspiration, aligned to their own passions and interests.This role will report to the Associate Director of Postsecondary Match and Career and will be based out of the KIPP Northern California Regional Support Office (Oakland) with regular travel to the KIPP NorCal high school campuses. The person in this role will be required to be on site at least three days a week.About KIPP ForwardKIPP Forward’s aim is to support our alumni to feel empowered to pursue their vision of a fulfilling life and build a more just world. We believe that career integration and coaching to strengths as early as possible is a key element to supporting alumni to develop a strong passion and purpose, which will carry them through whatever postsecondary program they choose. We also believe that if students have a strong passion and purpose and self-awareness, this will increase investment in their K-12 education, making them ready and eligible for a BA option upon HS graduation, because they will be able to make clear connections between theory and practical applications in the real world.Preferred QualificationsExperience & Education:Passion for KIPP’s mission and values3+ years of full-time experience in education or a related field with a proven track record of designing and implementing career-connected learning in the K12 ecosystemUnderstanding of concurrent enrollment systems, experience instructing or supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in California, and/or developing Individual Career and Academic Plans and providing career advising to students.Experience working across organizations to build relationships, develop collaborative work products, and take responsibility for the outcomes.Track record of success partnering with community based organizations and Career Technical Education programsFamiliarity with Apprenticeship programs, CTE programs and Military pathwaysAbility to use assets-based counseling and support for students in identifying their strengths, talents and interests as they prepare for young adulthoodKnowledge of Career Development for first generation, educationally underserved college graduates from historically marginalized communitiesFamiliarity in using data to drive decision makingExperience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholdersBachelor’s Degree in education, counseling, youth development or equivalent experienceKnowledge/skills required:Positivity, optimism and a solutions-oriented mindsetPractice healthy communication and embrace productive conflict to form trusting relationships, to collaborate, offer feedback and guidance, and to motivate and inspire othersUnquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP NorCal’s mission and valuesCommitment to working with educationally underserved students and families from historically marginalized communities that have been systematically underservedCommitment to continuously learning how to lead for equity to ensure students and teammates thriveExtreme flexibility, strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving teamSelf-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentAn achievement orientation: self-directed and results-oriented, demonstrating initiative and follow-through and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.Possess skill and experience in working with diverse groups of people, coaching across lines of difference, and empowering local leaders to create changeStrong project design and management skillsKnowledge of United States Military branches, testing procedures and ability to support students with exploration into military careers (Preferred but not required)Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvementsGoal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skills: ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers, counselors, parents, students, and administration teamsOutstanding written and oral communication skillsStrong working knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google SuiteEssential Functions and Responsibilities:Design and implement career-connected learning initiatives (40%)Host at least one career-connected learning event per quarter at each of our KIPP NorCal high school campusesCollaborate with College & Career Counseling Departments to collect and analyze information on the careers and postsecondary pathways students are interested in pursuing. Leverage that data to recruit private and public sector partners to host career shadow days, informational panels, internship and program opportunities for students to gain exposure and hands-on experienceCreate comprehensive project plans to effectively execute all components of the initiativeLead and support Progressive Pathway/career group presentations in seminar classesWork with systems to promote equity in career-connected learning for students furthest from opportunitySupport C&C staff in building knowledge about and implementing current and emerging best practices for career-connected learningSupport Postsecondary and Career Partnerships Strategy (20%)Manage and build on existing progressive pathway partner relationshipsCreate a Career Technical Education (CTE) partnership rubric and train the team to leverage the toolResearch, identify, source, network and cultivate relationships with new partnersNegotiate with partners towards delivering high quality programming for our students and alumniConsistently report on partners performance and engagement to AD of Postsecondary Match and Career and KIPP Forward DirectorActive participant in college and career partnership working groupsMaintain partnerships trackerExecute Postsecondary Match and Career Project (15%)Create and execute programming focused on increasing postsecondary matriculation and strong transition, aligned to key team, regional, or network prioritiesSpecific project to be determined based on the team and organizational needs at the timeSome previous projects have included managing a mentorship program, managing an internship program, creating and executing a strategy to increase high school student participation in dual enrollment programs.Student Support (15%)Provide advising and coaching services focused on career exploration and progressive pathway programs based on student needs, connecting them to hands-on opportunities that will support them to make a strong postsecondary matriculation decisionTrack and analyze student data [career interests, desired postsecondary pathway, financial aid, internships, etc.] using the match data platformsSupport KIPP Forward data collection and entryLeverage quantitative and qualitative data to proactively track and report on program outcomes, identify areas of success as needed to respond to those areas that need improvementKIPP Forward Team Participation (10%)Attend and participate in all KIPP Forward team meetings, including Regional Learning Days and Regional Support Office team meetingsPlan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with managerMeet with DCCs biweeklyOther duties as assignedPhysical, Mental and Environmental DemandsPhysical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overheadMental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.Environmental: Office and/or school environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Access to reliable transportation for frequent travel to schools. KIPP adheres to health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.ClassificationThis is a full-time, exempt position based on a full year calendar cycle based out of our Regional Support Office with frequent travel to schools and districts. The person in this role will be required to be on site at least three days a week.About KIPP Public Schools Northern CaliforniaWe are a thriving nonprofit network of 22 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we 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.Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.CompensationKIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family’s well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is between $82,000 and $100,000. Most candidates would be compensated at $87,000.How to ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
Expected salary: $82000 – 100000 per year
Location: Oakland, CA
Job date: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:49:21 GMT
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