Director KIPP Forward Pool
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JOB SUMMARY
This posting is published as a pool for an anticipated opening. We will be collecting resumes and applicant information. When we need to move forward with the screening process candidates will get an update. Final interviews would be in May or June 2025.
The Director of KIPP Forward is the champion for KIPP Jacksonvilles college and career readiness strategy for students and alumni. The Director of KIPP Forward (DKF) is a highlevel thinker and advocate that cares deeply about preparing KIPPsters for college career and beyond. The DFK manages the KIPP Forward team (previously known as the KIPP Through College team) and leads their team to specific student and alumni outcomes related to college and career readiness and persistence. They are a storyteller and can advocate for what alumni need both in collaboration with our K12 model and beyond.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep passion for social justice and educational equity for all children an extensive knowledge of college and career pathways for students and bestinclass relationship building and collaboration skills.
The Director of KIPP Forward will focus primarily in the following areas:
Strategic planning for college and career readiness across the region including creating structures of collaboration with the regions first high school
Alumni support specifically those who have opted into postsecondary pathways
Being a champion and advocating for student needs and preparation that will equip them to pursue the paths they choose (college career and beyond)
Success would be measured by:
Creating a comprehensive strategy for the KIPP Forward team that is aligned with regionwide vision and goals including maintaining college partners
Leading a team to meet specific student outcomes including:
Postsecondary wish list development
Personal Statement Development
ACT/SAT outcomes
FAFSA completion rates
CTE Completion
Postsecondary Program Application Submission Rates (CTE Military College)
Postsecondary Enrollment/Engagement Rates (CTE Military College)
Postsecondary Persistence Rates
Postsecondary Completion Rates
This position is yearround and performs other duties as assigned by their manager. As a member of the Shared Services team this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge skills and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Managing & Influencing Others
Lead manage and develop the Director of College and Career Counseling (DCCC) Manager of Postsecondary Transition and Manager of Postsecondary Outcomes
Oversee the management of the KIPP Forward Salesforce Database Overgrad and use KIPP student and alumni data to inform the work of the KIPP Forward team and to improve the preparation of KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools students for college career and beyond
Proactively engages key stakeholders students parents staff community and board in working towards ensuring high school completion and college matriculation and completion for all KIPP Jacksonville alumni
Manage the KIPP Forward budget and collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and responsible budget development
Strategy
Creates and manages implementation of the KIPP Forward Strategic plan in alignment to the regionwide vision and goals
Cultivate maintain and leverage new or existing KIPP College partnerships to promote and ensure avenues of college access success persistence and completion
Develops strategic partnerships with organizations that can help prepare alumni for success in high school college and career; including providing academic support social support summer opportunities and career enrichment opportunities
Analyzes KIPP Forward data quantifies current outcomes and future demands maps current dosage and duration of services and develops a clear vision of how the KIPP Jacksonville region is supporting the To and Through mission
Manages KIPP Forward communication events and services focused on college readiness career readiness college access college persistence and college completion
RegionWide & NetworkWide Collaboration
Maintains communication with KIPPwide KIPP Forward community via emails KIPP Main Office conference calls webinars and retreats
Collaborates with professional learning communities and attends professional development conferences to improve knowledge and skills
Collaborates with regional and high school leadership to create a vision for college and career readiness in grades 912 including partnering on seminar class curriculum and anticipated outcomes (i.e. GPA targets)
Act as point person for all regional communication around KIPP Forward programming initiatives and new developments
Qualifications :
REQUIREMENTS
Six 6 years of experience in a role relevant to college and career readiness including academic advising and/or college and career counseling
3 years of experience managing other adults
A deep commitment to KIPP Jacksonvilles mission vision and values including modeling inclusive language and beliefs in the ability of all students to be successful
Proven record of success and commitment to working with issues related to equitable outcomes for underserved students.
HIGHLY PREFERRED
Prior experience working with families particularly those with first or secondgeneration college students
Prior experience working with students specifically 912 or collegeaged
COMPENSATION
Pay is commensurate on experience
Free individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)
403(b) retirement program with a company match
All staff members receive individualized support and professional development
Additional Information :
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here: note in the application if you have a school preference based on location.
If youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:
1 Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
2 Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville please email LaShawnda Anderson at Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
