College and Career Partnership Specialist
College and Career Partnership Specialist
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USD 48000 - 50000
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Job Description
College and Career Partnership Specialist
At Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago we believe students can enhance their learning when their needs are met and that includes mental and emotional health. Every day we partner with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and hundreds of community organizations to bring no-cost high-quality programs directly to schools. These programs help students stay focused engaged and on track to graduate.
During the 2025-26 school year well serve over 80000 students across 250 schools connecting them to life-changing support from arts and academic enrichment to health and mental wellness services. And we need your help to make it happen.
Were looking for a College and Career Partnership Specialist to join our team. If youre passionate about supporting college and career exposure love building relationships and want to play a key role in improving the success of thousands of Chicago students-this is your chance to make a real impact.
What Youll Do
Youll be part of our Community Partnership Team-the crew that connects schools with powerful programs from 200 community partners. As the go-to expert for college and career readiness your job is to ensure students have access to experiences and resources that help them navigate their next chapter with purpose.
- Build strong partnerships with 75 organizations offering programming in career awareness college and trade school preparation financial education and civic engagement.
- Connect between 15000-20000 students to meaningful programs that align with CISs mission and each schools unique goals.
- Collaborate with school-based staff (Student Supports Managers and School Partnership Specialists) to match the right programs to the right students at the right time.
- Represent CIS at community-based coalitions events and with key CPS partners-keeping a finger on the pulse of college and career initiatives across the city.
- Observe programs in action gather data and adjust supports to ensure high-quality experiences for students and stronger relationships between schools and partners.
- Help lead professional learning sessions and networking events that build community partner capacity and elevate best practices in college and career readiness.
Youre a Great Fit If You Are...
- A connector who gets excited about student futures and workforce development
- Knowledgeable about college access postsecondary pathways and career exploration
- A strong communicator whos just as comfortable presenting in a room as emailing a partner
- Organized collaborative and proactive-able to juggle details while staying focused on impact
- An advocate for equity who believes all students deserve access to opportunity
- Curious adaptable and eager to grow alongside the young people we serve
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree ; advanced degree in education youth development or a related field is a plus
- 3 years of relevant experience-ideally with urban schools nonprofits or youth-serving programs
- Understanding of CPS systems and college and career initiatives-or the drive to learn quickly
- Familiarity with program evaluation partner training and community engagement
- Reliable daily access to a vehicle a valid drivers license and the ability to travel to schools and partner sites
- Access to a remote workspace with internet connectivity
The Details
- Location: Hybrid - West Loop office 1-2 days/week school and partner visits across Chicago
- Schedule: Full-time year-round role following CISs calendar (not CPSs)
- Salary: $48000-$50000
- Benefits: Robust package including healthcare retirement and generous PTO
Communities In Schools of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and supported. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions) race color ethnicity national origin religion age disability medical condition marital or family status veteran or military status citizenship genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
This commitment applies to every aspect of employment at CIS of Chicago including recruitment hiring training promotion compensation and all other conditions of employment. We believe that building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve strengthens our mission to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
