Assistant Director of College & Career Strategy

NOLA Public Schools-posted 3 months ago

$60,400 - $89,485/Yr

Full-time

New Orleans, LA

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The Assistant Director of College and Career Strategy will support the Director of College & Career Strategy in developing a sustainable framework to connect students to secondary and post-secondary opportunities. This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with schools and program providers and identifying new partnership opportunities to expand college and career opportunities for students in New Orleans. The position will be based at NOLA Public Schools Central Office. Traveling to various schools and school partners in the city will be required. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Collaborates with Youth Force NOLA to create a sustainable process to connect NOLA-PS students to career exploration opportunities
Collaborates with secondary and post-secondary program leaders to increase student enrollment and outcomes
Supports exploration and development of new partnership opportunities for students related to workforce development, college readiness and career success
Provides input to key local/state initiatives that affect college and career readiness endeavors
Supports grant writing/procurement process for any request for quotes, funding opportunity, application, or vendor product that enhances college and career readiness
Attend staff, district, and partnership meetings, as necessary
Provides support and resources to schools as needed
Organize citywide trainings for school staff to maximize program and funding opportunities
In collaboration with school support organizations, works to create and expand JumpStart Diploma pathways in Orleans high schools
In collaboration with training providers, maintains a directory of 'quick credentials' for opportunity youth
Coordinate with Exceptional Children’s Services and English Language Learner Departments to promote equitable programming and opportunities across student groups
Collaborate with Middle School Leaders to ensure career exploration opportunities are provided for middle school students
Supports monitoring of high school data submissions to ensure that data is entered timely and accurately to drive improvements in school funding and accountability
Supports implementation and maintenance of the district’s early warning system to empower schools to better meet the needs of students
Supports district schools with data collection, state reporting, and accurate data management
Performs other duties as required

Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar area of study, required
Minimum of five years of experience in project management or a related field in an education
Experience as a high school teacher or counselor preferred

Experience maintaining student data in Power School preferred
Basic proficiency working with data required
Understanding of charter schools, the education landscape in New Orleans, and applicable policies
Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent information-gathering and monitoring skills
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and partner with various stakeholders
Ability to work well under pressure, while projecting high motivation, maintaining strict confidentiality and handling clients with tact and diplomacy
Ability to follow-up/follow-through on assignments is essential
Understanding of the LDOE High School Accountability System

$60,400 - $89,485 a year
Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience

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