College Transition Advisor

Counseling services can transform college and career dreams into a reality. Evidence has shown that the lack of access to information and guidance on college admissions and financial aid is a prohibitive barrier for many low-income the absence of good information many families develop misconceptions about what it takes to get into and graduate from college or vocational schools. By employing a diverse range of outreach efforts from individualized one-on-one meetings to large-group workshops and seminars the KIPP Forward program closes the information divide for KIPP Texas students and families breaking down the barriers to career success. The goal of the College Transition Advisor is to help students transition successfully from high school to college or their postsecondary pathway of highest rigor and aims to ensure that all of our students are provided with the necessary information guidance and coaching needed to reach their post-secondary goals. The College Transition Advisor will work closely with KIPP high school seniors and the college and career counseling team throughout the school year to ensure KIPPsters have completed all of the necessary and critical tasks through completion of their first semester after high school. This role includes significant student outreach to schedule advising sessions monitor progress towards goals and promote enrichment opportunities. Once KIPPsters enroll in their postsecondary program the College Transition Advisor will provide summer enrollment support and resources for KIPPsters as well as targeted outreach during their first semester of college. The College Transition Advisor will be responsible for collecting data maintaining
a student caseload and preventing summer melt as KIPPsters matriculate to and enroll in their first semester of college.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:
Oversee the successful transition of high school seniors into college training and careers
Develop positive appropriate meaningful relationships with students parents college and financial aid
advisors and fellow staff members and teachers.
Support in building college going culture with students during the fall of senior year through small group pull-
outs and Passion Purpose and Planning advising.
Engage in one-on-one conversations with current KIPP high school seniors about their postsecondary plans
and assist each student with postsecondary enrollment orientation financial aid verification (review and
accept awards loan counseling SAP eligibility graduation requirements etc.) and ensure student
registration.
Planning and execution of College Exposure visits for juniors and seniors.
Planning and execution of Parent and Family Education Nights in the fall and spring.
Develop and deliver college and career transition lessons to high school seniors during senior seminar class
Collect and track matriculation steps and critical forms (financial aid award letters final high school
transcripts FERPA forms DD4 etc.)
Support a caseload of alumni during the first semester of college
Engage in consistent outreach to students and alumni to confirm and verify fall enrollment.
One college campus visit per week in the fall semester to check-in on alumni in person.
Provide advising and coaching to help alumni navigate the critical challenges often faced by underserved
communities when enrolling into college and training programs.
Update and maintain the alumni database
Track and maintain records of student contact information changes coaching calls pulse-checks
matriculation steps and verification of enrollments of alumni in college using the Alumni Database
(Salesforce);
Assist with data collection for annual report and program evaluation;
You will be successful in this role if you meet the following goals:

Goal 1: 52% four-year college enrollment for the class of 2025
Milestone 1: 100% of seniors who indicated they were uncertain of the pathway on matriculation survey
will have received advising and guidance and have identified a postsecondary pathway by high school
graduation.
Milestone 2: 90% of Class of 2025 intending to matriculate to 4/2/CTE will have all
matriculation/enrollment items completed by 6/30"

Goal 2: 100% outreach to Class of 2024 w/intent to matric will be confirmed in ADB by 9/30
Goal 3: 100% of Class of 2024 alumni verified as enrolled in the Fall 2024 will have an enrollment update by 2/15
Goal 4: Support the facilitation of 1-2 family education events between the Fall and Spring semesters
Goal 5: Host two college exposure visits for Classes of 2025 and 2026 by May 31st

Qualifications :

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year institution
Professional development course provided by the KIPP Foundation and other college and career readiness
partners is essential
Prior experience working with college students and helping them achieve academic success primarily first-
generation minority and low-income students
Strong active listening (i.e. seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students.) and coaching skills
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served
Demonstrates a growth mindset with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback
Outstanding project management skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
and meet agreed upon deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Proficiency using computers printers copy machines fax machines scanners and telephones
Strong command in using the internet and social media websites

Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a cell phone copy machine
and computer printer.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment:
August through September 30th
College Campuses
SSP offices
High School as requested
October through June 30th
High School 3 days per week
SSP office 1 day per week
College Campus 1 day per week (fall only)

Travel Requirements:
Able to travel to KIPP campuses local college/university campuses and other career/training campuses as
needed.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Articulate professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Good interpersonal skills; Ability to work with a wide-range of people including teachers parents students
alumni corporate partners vendors and admissions personnel
Proficient knowledge of college admissions and persistence
Proficient knowledge of the financial aid processes
Proficiency in using online databases to track student data
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Comfortable using data dashboards
Demonstrates a high proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive and has previous experience utilizing a database i.e. Salesforce
Proficiency using computers printers copy machines fax machines scanners and telephones
Strong command in using the internet and social media websites

Additional Information :

What We Bring to the Table:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
Paid family leave.
Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
Employee assistance programs.
KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans LifeLock identity protection life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO:
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures providing
documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time