United Planning Organization-posted 1 day ago
$25 - $29/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Washington, DC
251-500 employees

Responsible for developing and administering aligned college and career readiness programs for YSD participants in grades K-12, providing community based virtual and in-person college support services for middle and high school aged youth and families, and managing the division’s Beavers Scholarship program. JOB SUMMARY: Collaborate with the YSD Director and other division staff to develop and implement a comprehensive and progressive K-12 aligned college and career readiness curriculum for YSD program participants. Facilitate community-based outreach and engagement activities to aid students and families on topics such as completing DCPS graduation requirements, college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and apprenticeship and vocational programs that lead to industry certifications. Collaborate with community-based organizations such as Reach 4 Success, and educational support agencies such as the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), to complement, supplement, and enhance YSD college and career education services. Arrange for guest speakers from the local business community, colleges, and military services to present information to students regarding specific careers. Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of students to new life experiences, such as starting college. Coordinate local and at least one annual regional college visits for YSD program participants. Manage the Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship Program to include serving on the MLK Breakfast Committee, coordinate the application and selection processes, manage recipients’ requests, expenditures, and account balances, and ensure adherence to scholarship guidelines. Support the YSD Director in establishing the Beavers Alumni Committee, designed to strengthen relationships between active scholarship recipients, scholarship alumni, and UPO to encourage ways to support younger scholarship recipients as they matriculate through college and beyond.

  • Collaborate with the YSD Director and other division staff to develop and implement a comprehensive and progressive K-12 aligned college and career readiness curriculum for YSD program participants.
  • Facilitate community-based outreach and engagement activities to aid students and families on topics such as completing DCPS graduation requirements, college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and apprenticeship and vocational programs that lead to industry certifications.
  • Collaborate with community-based organizations such as Reach 4 Success, and educational support agencies such as the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), to complement, supplement, and enhance YSD college and career education services.
  • Arrange for guest speakers from the local business community, colleges, and military services to present information to students regarding specific careers.
  • Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of students to new life experiences, such as starting college.
  • Coordinate local and at least one annual regional college visits for YSD program participants.
  • Manage the Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship Program to include serving on the MLK Breakfast Committee, coordinate the application and selection processes, manage recipients’ requests, expenditures, and account balances, and ensure adherence to scholarship guidelines.
  • Support the YSD Director in establishing the Beavers Alumni Committee, designed to strengthen relationships between active scholarship recipients, scholarship alumni, and UPO to encourage ways to support younger scholarship recipients as they matriculate through college and beyond.
  • Associate degree in education, counseling, sociology, or a related youth development field and at least (3) years of demonstrated experience in college and career readiness services or student advising; experience working in a high school preferred.
  • Detailed understanding of current college and career placement programs.
  • Experience implementing college and career readiness services to school aged youth.
  • Demonstrated commitment to youth advocacy and enthusiasm for youth education, development, and enrichment programs.
  • Ability to research identify and implement best practice college and career curricula.
  • Must be able to synthesize program data and make informed decisions pertinent to enhancements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, are required.
  • Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, sociology, or a related youth development field and at least (5) years of proven experience in developing/organizing college workshops; knowledge of college entrance requirements; extensive knowledge of guidelines for DC TAG program, Department of Education TRIO programs, and DCPS College and Career programs.
  • Health/Kaiser, 70/30 split
  • Dental/MetLife, all employees paid
  • Vision/VSP, all employees paid
  • 401k, Safe Harbor Match-5.5% given as a benefit, will match 1% of staff contribution
  • Sick Leave 4.5 Hours Every Pay Period
  • Vacation Leave 4.5 Hours Every Pay Period
  • 2 Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays
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