Persistence Pathways Advisor

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

KIPP New Orleans Schools - Lynn, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lynn, MA

About the position

The Persistence Pathways Advisor at KIPP Massachusetts is a vital member of the KIPP Forward team, responsible for supporting the post-secondary persistence of KIPP alumni. This role involves advising students and families on various post-secondary options, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and preparation to succeed. The advisor will utilize a holistic approach to help alumni identify and develop their strengths and opportunities, aiming to achieve a 75% post-secondary program completion rate for 8th grade completers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the KIPP Forward team to execute the KIPP Forward Persistence framework for post-secondary support.
• Advise alumni on navigating college campuses, financial aid, and socio-emotional support.
• Travel to meet with alumni on their campuses for approximately 50% of the time each month.
• Execute benchmark assessments to identify persistence threats and create support plans.
• Maintain student records and data requirements, including weekly trackers and Salesforce updates.
• Support the development and implementation of KIPP Forward initiatives to ensure progress on college persistence factors.
• Connect students to necessary tools and resources for postsecondary persistence.
• Advise students through the transfer process when applicable.
• Advise families to aid in the persistence of alumni, considering FERPA regulations.
• Collaborate with KIPP Forward team members to execute programming and initiatives for persistence pathways.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of professional experience working with youth from diverse populations and underserved communities.
• Outstanding project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with higher education access and success for low-income, first-generation, and minority students.
• Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and listen deeply to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Associates Degree or 60 hours equivalent required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
• A sense of humor and a humble/growth mindset.

Benefits

• Minimum base salary range of $55,000-$65,000 with a $1,000 signing bonus.
• Annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses when eligible.