Dean of Educational Development and Post-Secondary Pathways

Niles Community Schools•Niles, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Dean of Educational Development and Post-Secondary Pathways. This role requires highly-effective communication skills and professionalism for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration, and the community.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Equivalent Discipline.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Education, School Counseling, or College Advising.
Experience with college readiness programs and student behavior intervention.

Responsibilities

Monitor attendance, behavior, and academic progress of 11th and 12th-grade students to identify students at risk.
Guide 11th and 12th-grade students through post-secondary planning, including college applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and career exploration.
Manage the College & Career Center and coordinate campus visits from colleges, military recruiters, and employers.
Conduct one-on-one and group advising sessions tailored to students’ strengths, interests, and goals.
Maintain and track students’ Educational Development Plans (EDPs).
Promote access to opportunities such as dual enrollment, CTE programs, internships, and job shadowing.
Leverage tools like Xello and NCAA Eligibility Center to support student planning.
Build community partnerships that support students’ post-secondary goals.
Works with counselors/behavior specialists/administrative team and families as the point of contact regarding at-risk students and ensures wrap-around support services are provided as needed.
Respond to and resolve minor disciplinary incidents; support administrative team with investigations of major ones.