Director of College Counseling - IDEA Yukon College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Odessa, TX

3d•$78,996 - $92,031

About The Position

The Director of College Counseling (DCC) is a member of the campus leadership team and oversees the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at the assigned campus. The DCC manages the college counseling team, including College Counselors (CCs) and Road To and Through College Teachers (RTTC Teachers), and leads initiatives that educate students and help them navigate college research, admissions, and enrollment. The role requires up to approximately 25% annual travel, typically for districtwide events and occasional monthly travel to schools and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of professional experience in K-12 education or higher education.
At least 1 year of college access experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
Ability to build strong relationships with students and families.
Strong command of spoken and written English.
Ability to manage adults to achieve ambitious outcomes.
Proven track record of results in student academic progress.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college, and to its stated values, accountability, action, urgency, adaptability, responsiveness to feedback, collaboration, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience managing people or teams.
Valid Counseling certificate.
Experience in college admissions.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee campus college enrollment campaigns, including quality applications, financial aid, and matriculation campaigns.
Supervise and motivate College Counselors and RTTC Teachers to advance college enrollment, Tier 1 and Tier 2 college matriculation, ACT scores, and OTG rates.
Administer the school’s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placement.
Administer operating mechanisms to supervise, coach, and support College Counselors and RTTC Teachers.
Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and college admissions and enrollment.
Report progress toward goals to national, regional, and campus leadership, and advise on schoolwide changes needed to deliver results.
Analyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked results.
Deliver professional development for campus staff that promotes a college-going culture.
Enforce procedures that meet college-readiness compliance requirements and improve college completion rates.
Support RTTC Teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT preparation lessons.
Design college-going culture initiatives with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their community.
Participate in and encourage College Counselors and RTTC Teachers to participate in professional development from national and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and most costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.