Company Description
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of support, including our KIPP Forward team, which supports more than 2,500 alumni on their journey through college, careers, and beyond.
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The KIPP Forward Post Secondary Support Fellow will share their first-hand knowledge and experience with our alumni and will be committed to walking alongside them as they pursue their respective journeys. The Post Secondary Support Fellow will manage and support a caseload of KIPP alumni through strategic outreach and frequent check-ins and will be responsible for tracking persistence and career readiness progress. This role is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Post Secondary Support. The Post Secondary Support Fellow is currently designated as a 2-year role, anticipating to begin on July 17, 2023 and ending on August 15, 2025.
Qualifications
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Driving Results
- Engage caseload of alumni and their families through strategic outreach efforts and meaningful conversations
- Support alumni in reflecting on their passion, purpose, plan and assist them in creating short- and long-term goals
- Assist alumni and families with interpreting and comparing financial aid packages offered by colleges and universities
- Visit alumni on their college campuses as needed
- Assist alumni with transferring schools when necessary
- Provide career guidance and support for alumni seeking employment and/or workforce/trade opportunities
- Identify community and school resources for students and assist them in accessing tutoring, internships, as well as financial and mental health supports on campus
Teamwork & Building Relationships
- Maintain positive and encouraging relationships with alumni, and their families, that will help alumni meet their educational and personal goals
- Maintain and develop positive relationships with college and university staff to better advise and support caseload
- Collaborate with the KIPP Forward Post Secondary Team to execute team-level programming for alumni
Accountability
- Track the matriculation and persistence of alumni on caseload at post-secondary institutions
- Guide the career exploration and job seeking efforts of alumni on caseload
- Maintain up to date contact information for caseload who have completed high school
- Maintain regular contact with alumni via phone (calls and texts), email, and social events as determined by team contact and outreach goals and objectives
- Maintain records and real-time data on alumni in Salesforce (ADB) for ongoing accountability of seasonal and end-of-year goals
Qualifications
- Passion for education and strong commitment to KIPP DC’s and KIPP Forward’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- General knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid processes for college (required)
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Flexibility and creativity
- Ability to facilitate group workshops
- Experience developing innovative strategies to meet challenges
- Availability to travel as needed, using all modes of transportation (will include train, flight, and car travel)
- Experience working in a college environment (preferred)
- Knowledge of the DC Metro area (preferred)
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
- Outstanding project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary for this position is $55,343-$63,540. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Fellow-specific: Members of this cohort will receive ongoing, comprehensive professional development throughout the two-year role, including advising rotations across the high school and post secondary portions of the team. Successful completion of the fellowship also results in priority consideration for KIPP DC and KIPP Forward roles as available.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
- As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this will allow for hybrid work. This role will have approximately 50% flexibility to work remotely.
How to Apply:
Please apply immediately, as applications are accepted and roles are filled on a rolling basis. All interested applicants should visit https://www.kippdc.org/join-our-team/apply-now/. For questions or issues with your application, please contact careers@kippdc.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they have had all doses of a primary COVID vaccine or obtain approval for exemption for medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a primary vaccine or who are waiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment.
All KIPP DC staff are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on their vaccinations. The CDC currently defines being up to date on the COVID vaccine as having had all doses of a primary vaccine and as having received a booster, if eligible