Director of Post Secondary Success

Phoenix Charter Academy • Lawrence, MA

18h

About The Position

The Network Director of Post-Secondary Success (NDPSS) is a critical member of the Phoenix statewide team. Reporting to the Chief of Schools, the Network Director of Post-Secondary Success will be instrumental in creating systems, policies and programs to advance the college and career readiness and persistence, of low-income, first-generation, immigrant students, and students of color across our network. This is a great opportunity for a leader who has demonstrated ability in designing and maintaining new partnerships, programming and structures that provide scholars with post-secondary programming intended to increase readiness, access, and persistence.

Requirements

• Deep commitment to Phoenix’s mission and communities
• 5+ years of experience leading college access and success programs with demonstrated deep understanding of the needs of low-income, American-born Black, first generation, immigrant students and students of color.
• Demonstrated experience within higher education settings including knowledge of higher education best-practices for advancing the persistence and completion of first-generation students
• Knowledge of and experience working in or collaborating with local workforce development organizations
• Proven experience leading collaborations and strategic planning processes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred but not required
• English & Spanish bilingual skills
• Management/ supervisory experience
• At least 1 year of direct scholar-serving (teaching, tutoring, academic support, etc.) experience preferred
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing a 1-, 3- and 5-year vision for College and Career Success at Phoenix Academy
• Build and manage multiple partnerships with community colleges and other post-secondary transition programs to expand Phoenix’s support programming for scholar's post-graduation
• Develop career and certification pathways for scholars with non-traditional high school backgrounds
• Expand Phoenix’s career exploration by creating partnerships, systems and structures for scholar internship opportunities
• Stay up to date on Massachusetts career trends and the workforce development programs that support them
• Execute the post-secondary vision outlined in the organization strategic plan
• Support advisory units specific to college and career exploration as needed
• Serve as a member on Phoenix network college and career planning team
• Design systems and structures that help create post-secondary pathways, including helping the collaborative practice team create internal pathways through course structures
• Work with outside agencies to foster partnerships, internships and externships for career and college opportunities
• Maintain regular communication with outside agencies, colleges, and any other stakeholders involved in the lives of graduating scholars and alumni
• Create systems, structures, procedures and protocols for tracking alumni achieving (to and through) post-secondary goals.
• Oversee the postsecondary accountability at your School

Benefits

• professional development
• coaching
• resources needed for you to succeed
• An open, curious and celebratory culture that embraces diversity as a leading asset and fosters equity and inclusion through affinity groups and continuous capacity building supported by our Racial, Justice and Equity working group.
• Competitive market comp
• medical
• dental
• vision
• mental health and wellness plans
• a 403b
• employee perks such as longevity bonus and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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