GSP High School Advancement Coordinator

Hope Partnership For Education•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Graduate Support Program High School Advancement Coordinator is a member of the Graduate Support team and reports directly to the Director of Graduate Support. They work closely with the Director of Graduate Support to assist and manage a comprehensive program of support for Hope Partnership students, graduates, and their families. The Graduate Support High School Advancement Coordinator is responsible for cultivating and implementing the school-wide high school and college prep culture. The high school prep culture educates students, graduates, and their families about high school opportunities in public, private, and charter schools following their attendance at Hope Partnership Middle School. The High School Advancement Coordinator is also responsible for guiding students and their families through the high school application process, and providing resources for secondary school success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
Background knowledge of basic educational principles
Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
Ability to work within a fast-paced, energetic, and dynamic environment
Experience working with underserved and under resourced populations and communities
Organizational skills
Ability to work within limited space conditions
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the students and staff
Occasional weekend or late evening work is required

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the Hope Partnership Graduate Support Lounge in a positive, welcoming, motivating and professional atmosphere
Supports graduates through emergencies and unexpected occurrences
Assists with organizing department-wide events for graduates and families in order to build and maintain relationships with Hope Partnership for Education
Assists with departmental clerical work
Accompanies students on GS trips including high school fairs, college tours and field trips
Attends ongoing professional development trainings and seminars in collaboration with GS Director
Establish relationships with High School Admissions teams, for which the High School advancement Coordinator will act as the main point of contact
Facilitate the High school application process for Hope Partnership's 8th grade students
Collaborates with Director to develop personalized list of high schools for each 8 th grader to apply to based on grades, interests, and goals for the future
Collaborates with Director in maintaining high school application tracker/database with all upcoming deadlines for applications, test dates, financial aid, interviews, high school open houses and shadow days
Meets individually with each 8th grade family and the GS Director to discuss high school options and recommendations
Assists 8th grade families in the completion of public, private and charter school admissions applications
Schedules shadow day and open house visits for 8th grade students
Coordinates guest speakers for middle school students on topics surrounding high school admissions information, as well as high school, college and career readiness
Prepares students for various high school admittance exams (HSPT, SSAT, etc.)
Coordinates with high school partners to schedule and proctor the HSPT to 8th grade students
Offers writing support for students as they complete application and scholarship essays
Maintains consistent communication with families throughout the high school application process to ensure all opportunities are met
Assists in the planning and coordination of the Great Philly Schools Fair
Coordinates 7 th grade Universal Visitation Day, 7th Grade Practice Entrance Exams, and Mock Interview Workshops
Develops and teach weekly Graduate Support Explorer Classes for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades
Provide students with an overview of the high school application process
Ensure that students understand the differences between public, private and charter high schools
Educate students on post secondary possibilities surrounding college, trade school, and career
Establish and maintain communication with all freshman graduates of Hope Partnership
Collaborate with the GS Director to coordinate quarterly progress meetings with high schools attended by Hope graduates
Ensure all freshman graduates are maintaining their end of the Graduate Support Program Alumni Contracts
Supervises weekly study halls during the academic year
Work individually with alumni to assist them with homework assignments, projects, and test preparation
Differentiate instruction to fit the needs of various learning styles
Coach alumni through their high school transition by aiding the development of organizational and communication skills