26-27 South Campus College & Career Advising Manager

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy • Milwaukee, WI

15d

About The Position

Aug Prep is more than a school; it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

In This Role, you will guide students and families to resources and opportunities that promote the pursuit of, and persistence through, best-fit postsecondary pathways while helping manage the College & Career advising team.
Role Differentiation
The College & Career Advising Manager maintains direct student advising responsibilities while also coordinating advising practices, supporting team alignment, and maintaining key systems that support the broader College & Career program.

Requirements

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Commitment to the mission and culture of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.
• Demonstrates the highest integrity while living the values, beliefs, and culture of Aug Prep.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in college advising, counseling, or postsecondary guidance preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with student data systems such as SchooLinks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the program coordinator to ensure advisors have necessary resources and partnerships for future-ready post-secondary experiences
• Build a network of college and community organizations that recognize and value the abilities of Aug Prep students.
• Work in tandem with faculty and administration to ensure the college and career program aligns with the school’s broader strategic goals.
• Help build and manage systems and structures that allow the College & Career advising model to grow and scale as the school expands.
• Support and advise students in college and career exploration, academic progress, and life skills development, including regular 1:1 advising sessions.
• Guide students through college applications, scholarship opportunities, and financial aid processes.
• Create and carry out an annual college and career family engagement plan tied to key milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure timely student submission of all program and application materials to the appropriate institutions and programs.
• Facilitate advisor collaboration, team alignment, and shared planning across grade levels.
• Serve as a peer leader and mentor to new advisors, leading onboarding and training during the academic year.
• Help ensure advising practices, systems, and expectations remain consistent across the advising team.
• Coordinate advising calendars and milestone timelines related to college applications, financial aid, and postsecondary planning.
• Collaborate with the program and alumni coordinator to create and facilitate workshops, group sessions, and informational meetings to support future-readiness.
• Develop & lead professional development for teachers related to academic and career planning.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, faculty, and external partners in order to support student success.
• Leverage systems such as SchooLinks to track student advising interactions, postsecondary plans, and career interests.
• Maintain accurate records of advising meetings, program participation, and student milestones.
• Analyze student and school-wide data trends to help guide advising strategies and student support.
• Support National Student Clearinghouse data migration and roll-up within SchooLinks.
• Prepare transition plans to support students moving from 8th grade into 9th grade during the summer.
• Maintain advising systems, resources, and planning calendars throughout the summer months.
• Support program review, system improvements, and preparation for the upcoming school year.
• Lead planning and development of College & Career Fair
• Lead and coordinate the Future Ready Program beginning Summer 2027.

Benefits

• Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision,a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage.
• Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees