Assistant Principal of Post-Secondary Programs - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Philadelphia, PA

23h

About The Position

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Position Summary: The Assistant Principal of Postsecondary Programs manages the development and delivery of communications, services, programs, and tools to equip students and families to successfully navigate the path from high school to college or career. While leading the Multiple Pathways Advising Strategy at the school, this position will drive strategy and collaborate with the NST team while overseeing and developing the expertise of the College Advisor, College Coordinator, Internship Coordinator, and Case Managers to ensure all parties are working together to support a successful post-secondary transition. This role delivers on our network promise to provide an aligned post-secondary option to all of our students so they can pursue their dreams.

Requirements

• Superior grasp of effective post-secondary advising and career readiness development for middle/high school students
• Strong people and project management ability, with the proven ability to influence and enhance cooperative working relationships within a team environment
• Strong, data-driven management routines
• Interest in providing only the highest quality educational experience for students and their families
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environment
• Ability to leverage computer software programs and other technology that will support the learning environment
• A proven track record of achieving measurable results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Appropriate state certification required
• Four (4) years of related experience; success developing and implementing programming in an education, government, or non-profit organization
• Position requires local travel to Mastery and other sites.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with urban youth in educational settings in related college access and/or career preparation preferred
• Familiarity with aspects of college counseling and career exposure programs, including college planning, career development, internships, as well as matriculation challenges and other barriers faced by low-income, first-generation college students preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the post-secondary team (Internship Coordinator, College Advisors, and College Counselors) towards meeting all program specific goals
• Track data aligned to post-secondary success (key pathway milestones, credit accumulation, SAT, direct enrollment, etc.) and adjust strategy as necessary in response to data
• Ensure all students are meeting graduation requirements and monitoring on-track to graduation data (credit review, Act 158, etc.) and certify students for graduation
• Ensure successful implementation (scheduling, transportation, onboarding, crediting, etc.) for dual enrollment and internship opportunities
• Lead family engagement strategy (awareness and capacity building) around multiple pathways and ensuring 100% of families are engaged in the postsecondary process
• Collaborate with APSS to ensure all students with IEPs have appropriate and aligned transition plans
• Coordinate and track alumni supports for recent graduates, including summer C3 coach management
• Serve as the testing coordinator for all post-secondary assessments (SAT, ASVAB, NOCTI, Accuplacer, PSAT)
• Coordinate and project manage exposure experiences (college trips, college fairs, career fairs, etc.)
• Manage PA Career Ready Standards work for grades 6-11
• Provide instructional coaching for high quality implementation of all seminar course curricula
• Lead professional development to build and evolve the multiple pathways strategy
• Maintain consistent feedback loop with NST Postsecondary team to ensure strategic alignment of goals
• Additional post-secondary duties as needed.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
• New-to-Mastery Assistant Principals can expect a starting salary between $106,600 and $123,500, based on experience and education.
• The full salary range for this role is $106,600 to $135,000, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses.
• All offers are reviewed individually to ensure equity in compensation and to reflect relevant experience.
• We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
• Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level