Regional Director of College Success - Tarrant County (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

70d•$81,800 - $95,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Director of College Success supports the region in sending graduates to America’s best colleges and carries out the national strategy for college readiness and matriculation. The role supports and coaches regional Directors of College Counseling and College Counselors, and matrix-manages those teams and RTTC teachers toward college enrollment, college matriculation, improved ACT scores, and improved On Track to Graduate (OTG) rates. This is a full-time hybrid position located in Tarrant County. Candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate are preferred. Travel within the region is expected as necessary throughout the year. The position is sedentary, with physical activities including bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, and walking, and the ability to safely carry 20 pounds. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience in K–12 education or a related field. A master’s degree, three years of college access or readiness experience, and experience managing people or teams are preferred. The stated salary range is $81,800–$95,800, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The role is eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; disability and life insurance; parenting benefits; flexible spending account options; generous vacation time; referral bonuses; professional development; and a 403(b) plan. A relocation stipend may be offered, if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of experience in K–12 education or a related field.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to safely carry 20 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
3 years of college access or readiness experience.
Experience managing people or teams.
Experience developing and leading professional development around CCMR, TSI, and HB4545.
Experience creating master schedules; handling transcripts and record requests; tracking failures; and updating On Track to Graduate (OTG) reports for campus staff.
Living in the region or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

Execute college enrollment campaigns—including quality applications, financial aid, and matriculation campaigns—for a portfolio of schools.
Matrix-manage Directors of College Counseling, College Counselors, and RTTC teachers toward college enrollment, Tier 1 and Tier 2 college matriculation, improved ACT scores, and improved OTG rates.
Administer operating mechanisms to supervise, coach, and support Directors of College Counseling, College Counselors, and RTTC teachers toward goal attainment.
Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and enrollments.
Create and deliver high-quality professional development for regional and campus stakeholders to improve college enrollment and completion goals.
Enforce procedures that meet college-readiness compliance requirements and foster transformational practices to improve college completion rates.
Plan and create a system for following up with high-priority senior students throughout the school year and summer.
Ensure 100% high-quality applications to selective and highly selective universities for the school portfolio.
Lead and co-lead high-quality professional development for Directors of College Counseling and College Counselors.
Perform additional duties as assigned.