High School Transition Manager & Recruiter

Job Summary

The High School Transition Manager & Recruiter role is an integral part of the School Support & Service team working closely with middle school principals high school principals the school support & service team and most importantly students and families to promote the benefits of attending a KIPP DC high school. The starting salary range for this role is $86280-$93782. This is a full-time occasional flexibility role based at headquarters with an anticipated immediate start date.

By 2025 KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful innovative and inclusive school system that provides joyful identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence equity and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous relevant and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DCs 20 schools and two programs 7500 students and 1300 teachers leaders and staff members dedicated to this mission.

This is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Student Recruitment. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams frequently partner with other headquarters teams or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week (3 days at schools or within the community and 1 day at KIPP DCs HDQ office).

• Advise and support 8th-grade students and families in navigating the high school application process including My School DC lottery.
• Conduct outreach to families hold office hours and train teachers on supporting families.
• Coordinate with school leaders to plan and execute events and programs for middle school students families and staff to highlight the unique offerings of KIPP DC high schools.
• Collaborate with high school leaders to communicate the value of KIPP DC high schools to prospective families.
• Improve retention of KIPP DC middle school students transitioning to high school.
• Manage middle and high school recruitment chairs to execute local recruitment campaigns and transition efforts.
• Design and facilitate lessons to help students develop skills and knowledge for a successful transition to high school.

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $86280-$93782. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

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