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KIPP SoCal Public Schools Los Angeles, CA 90063
2021-12-29

Alumni Counselor (High School and College Students)

$24 - $26 an hour
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Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 22 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools. We educate more than 9,800 students in grades pre-K through eighth in the greater Los Angeles area and San Diego. Additionally, we support approximately 5,100 alumni on their journey to and through high school and college.

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.


KIPP Through College

    • The KIPP Through College (KTC) program is designed to support KIPP SoCal alumni in Los Angeles and San Diego. An alumnus is any student who completes 8th grade at a KIPP SoCal middle school. KTC begins direct work with students and families in the 8th grade to help families transition to high school and continues until alumni graduate from college. In 2020-2021 our alumni group will include approximately 2600 high school students and nearly 2500 college-aged alumni. The KTC program is a critical piece of KIPP SoCal Schools’ commitment to do whatever it takes for all KIPP students, past and current, to be successful in high school, college, career and beyond.

The Opportunity

    • The Alumni Counselor supports KIPPSoCal alumni who are enrolled in high school and college. In this role, the counselor will focus on college access, persistence, and career readiness. With high school-aged alumni, the counselor will guide alums on their path to and through college using KIPP’s framework of “College Match” counseling. With college-aged alumni, the counselor will work with alums enrolled at a variety of institutions including vocational and technical schools, community colleges, and baccalaureate-granting institutions. In the first year of the role, the counselor will work with current high school seniors and 2nd year college students. In the 2nd year of the role, the counselor will work with high school juniors and 1st year college freshmen. The Alumni Counselor works from the regional office in East Los Angeles(this is not a school-based position) and requires a significant amount of outreach to promote advising sessions and programming. The role is currently virtual due to the pandemic.
    • Note that this role will start as a virtual advising role until further notice.

Alumni Support & Advising

    • Serve as a counselor for a caseload of high school and college KIPP SoCal alumni and guide their progress toward high school diploma, college matriculation, college completion, and career
    • Provide individual support to alumni in areas such as college wishlist building, application submission, study skills, referrals to tutoring/counseling, on-campus support, goal-setting, coaching, problem-solving, and encouragement
    • Develop meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and high school and college staff
    • Conduct regular check-ins with alumni (and/or parents) using phone calls, emails, Zoom virtual meetings, in-person meetings, social media, and high school and college visits
    • Keep alumni and families apprised of college admission requirements and monitor eligibility
    • Keep alumni and families informed of deadlines and resources related to the college, financial aid, and scholarship application processes
    • Assist alumni to register and prepare for college entrance exams
    • Support alumni to apply for summer programs, enrichment opportunities, internships, and jobs
    • Support high school alumni with transiting into college, CTE, or workforce
    • Develop intervention plans and work with at-risk alumni to connect them with support staff and other resources to improve academic standing.

Project Management

    • Plan and execute co-curricular initiatives as assigned. These may include: application events, college-readiness workshops, socials, job shadow days and parent workshops
    • Implement KIPP Foundation initiatives around college access and persistence
    • Work with the KTC team to identify partnerships that could provide additional support and services to alumni such as tutoring, internships, college support, and placement services

Marketing, Research & Data

    • Consistently input and track data using the Alumni Database(Salesforce)
    • Collect academic and financial data to guide follow-ups with alumni
    • Research and stay current on higher education programs, trends, and issues that impact alumni and make recommendations based on best practices and research
    • Maintain documentation for program files and evaluation of program activities
    • Prepare marketing, publicity materials, and reports as needed

You'll Be Qualified If You Have

    • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
    • Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct counseling, advising, and coaching to high school and/or college students
    • Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities for first-generation college students
    • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds
    • Professional demeanor with strong initiative and creativity
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
    • Ability and willingness to travel to school sites across Southern California
    • Flexibility to work evening hours and weekends as necessary
    • Unquestioned commitment to KIPP’s mission and values

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

    • Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
    • Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
    • Support and care from fellow regional team members
    • Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager

Working with Us Means the Following Perks

    • Hourly range for this role is $24 to $26 per hour
    • 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
    • Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
    • 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
    • Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
    • Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave, and vacation
    • Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, college tuition benefits program through Guardian Dental plan, etc.)
    • The position is currently remote
** PLEASE NOTE: KIPP SoCal Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. We’re here to help. **

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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