Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP Public Schools. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to supporting all students to reach their highest aspirations. There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving more than 120,000students. Nationally, KIPP students have a 4X higher graduation rate than that of their peers.

KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-8 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Forward program which supports students through college, career, and beyond.

Job Description

The Post-Secondary Counselor is a full-time position on the KIPP Forward (KFWD) team. The KFWD department supports alumni of KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools to and through college. The Post-Secondary Counselor provides daily classroom instruction, college advising, counseling, and support to students enrolled at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School to ensure a strong and strategic college match for all students. A major component of this program is the College Success Seminar Course, which is planned and taught by the Post-Secondary Counselors.

As a Post-Secondary Counselor, your core responsibilities include:

Student Focus

• Manage an assigned caseload 12th-grade KIPP Atlanta Collegiate students focusing on college wish list creation, and strategic match college application and matriculation
• Post-Secondary Counselors should be versed in all grade level strategies, as our department uses a “role with” model
• Plan and teach 3 periods of Senior Seminar daily, versed in lesson planning and understanding of the cohesive coaching cycle
• Collaborate with the 12th-grade team to ensure high-quality student wish lists and strategic college matriculation decisions
• Plan college tours and coordinate high school visits from college admissions representatives
• Strong knowledge of financial aid support (including FAFSA, HOPE Scholarship and Achieve Atlanta) and college scholarships
• Track and maintain current data (grades/standardized test scores, college admissions, financial aid/scholarship data.) using Overgrad and Salesforce
• Support and Facilitate various student and parent workshops taking place during the day and in the evening
• Research/assist with student placement in summer opportunities/programs/internships
• Provide preparation for the ACT; including guidance through registration and score submission
• Write letters of recommendation for student college and scholarship applications
• Complete daily campus responsibilities at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, including morning duty, grade-level meetings, family events, weekly staff meetings, school-based and regional professional development

Stakeholder Relations

• Engage families throughout the college admission process
• Communicate the college match and Financial Aid process through one-on-one and whole-group meetings
• Generate reports and any other collection data
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges and universities admissions office
• Involvement in the annual College Fair and all KFWD programming
• Plan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with the manager
• Collaborate in the planning and execution of the college transition with the Persistence Team
• Attend and participate in all KFWD team meetings, Post-Secondary Counselor meetings, and Regional support team meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong project and time management capabilities
• Has prior experience working with students and their families from low-income communities with demonstrable results, preferably as a college advisor, college admissions counselor, or at an institution of higher education support office
• Is committed to developing himself/herself professionally through development opportunities, participation in organizations that support college access, and staying current in college access literature
• Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a strong preference for candidates with Overgrad and Salesforce experience
• Committed to the mission of preparing educationally underserved children for college and beyond

Additional Information

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental)
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)

Statement of Non-Discrimination

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.