26-27 CCR Senior Transition Manager

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools dedicated to promoting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our mission is to provide high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. We are a mission-centered organization that has grown over 20 years to serve Philadelphia today. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt systemic racism. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services, including out-of-school time, social work, and Head Start. We ensure students have access to complete support through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners. We believe schools and learning should be joyful.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Strong knowledge of post-secondary (college/trade) admissions, financial aid, credentialing, and training necessary for future careers.
Strong understanding of college admissions, persistence, and post-secondary success metrics
Strong knowledge of financial aid systems (FAFSA, Pell Grants, loans, scholarships)
Ability to guide students and families in evaluating aid packages and making informed, debt-conscious decisions
Experience supporting low-income and first-generation students in accessing and affording postsecondary opportunities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities and large student caseloads
Skilled in collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, and data tracking
Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Creative problem solving
A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft
A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school students in a college/career counseling setting preferred
Experience in preparing lessons/ presentations, teaching before groups, specifically teaching career awareness workshops and classes, and maintaining classroom disciplinary systems is preferred
Experience managing data, using data systems, and reporting data is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the 12th-grade experience, ensuring every senior is prepared for a successful transition to college, trade school, career, or other post-secondary pathways.
Provide direct support with applications, financial aid, and key graduation milestones.
Monitor student progress, ensure graduation compliance, and implement targeted support to promote on-time graduation and post-secondary success.
Lead Senior Programming & Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for all senior-related programming and initiatives.
Maintain consistent communication with students and families regarding senior expectations, deadlines, events, and post-secondary planning.
Oversee the full 12th-grade experience to ensure alignment with post-secondary readiness goals.
Track and manage senior dues and ensure accountability for required payments.
Support the planning and execution of senior events (e.g., prom, senior trip, senior week, and yearbook).
Lead planning and execution of CCR events (e.g., College Tour Day, College Fair).
Manage logistics, including scheduling, communication, transportation, and vendors.
Manage Post-Secondary Applications & Documentation: Lead the postsecondary application process (college and trade), including timelines, submission, tracking, and transcript submission and coordination.
Oversee the financial aid process for seniors, including FAFSA, scholarships, and aid package review.
Coach students and families on college costs, loan implications, and informed, debt-conscious decisions.
Drive outcomes in financial aid completion, scholarship attainment, and affordability.
Monitor Graduation Progress & Compliance: Deliver 1:1 support to ensure 100% of seniors have a clear post-graduation plan.
Track student progress toward graduation and post-secondary goals.
Monitor completion of ACT 158 requirements and key senior milestones.
Implement targeted interventions to ensure on-time graduation.
Facilitate Senior Coursework & Capstone: Facilitate Senior Seminar focused on post-secondary readiness.
Support the Senior Capstone Lead Teacher in the implementation and successful completion of the Senior Capstone Project.
Manage and report student data, using data systems.
Assist in the administration of testing associated with the college admissions process (SAT, PSAT, Accuplacer and AP exams).
Assist in carrying out Credit Recovery for seniors, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.