Role Mission : As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. In this capacity, College Counselors deploy initiatives to educate students about college education and help students navigate the college research, admissions, and enrollment process. This leader will work in a fast paced, rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment, in pursuit of college matriculation goals.
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This role will require up to approximately 25% travel annually. Typically, this will look like travel for districtwide events and occasional monthly travel to schools and professional development opportunities. u00A0
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What We Offer
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Salaries for people entering this role typically fall betweenu00A0 $63,472 and $73,569 , commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
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Other Benefits :
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse / domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include :
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- Paid Family Leave : Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement : Staff members may apply for up to u200B 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental / Behavioral Health : 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24 / 7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
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Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
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What You Bring Competencies
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Qualifications :
Education : Bacheloru2019s degree required; Masteru2019s degree preferredExperience : At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education, preferred ; 1+ years of college access experience, requiredCertificate : Valid Counseling certificate preferredu00A0
Knowledge and Skills :
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentExperience in college admissions is preferableAbility to build solid student and family relationshipsStrong command of the English language both verbal and writtenWhat Youu2019ll Do Accountabilities
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Matriculation and College Acceptance
100% of graduates matriculate to a College / University25% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I / Tier II College / University15% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I College / Universityu00A0
Student Achievement
100 % of 9 th -12 th graders On Track to Graduate (OTG)21 average ACT score for 12 th graders by end of 12 th gradeu00A0
Responsibilities :
Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications campaign, financial aid campaign, matriculation campaign) for the campusAdvise and motivate students towards college enrollment, Tier 1, and Tier 2 college matriculation, improving ACT scores and OTG ratesSupport with the schoolu2019s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placementInitiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and college enrollmentsReport progress towards goals to regional and campus leadership and advise on schoolwide pivots necessary to deliver resultsAnalyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked resultsEnforce procedures that both meet college readiness compliance requirements and create transformational practices that improve college completion ratesSupport RTTC teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT prep lessonsDesign college-going culture initiatives with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communityParticipate in professional development from national and external stakeholdersWe look for Team and Family who embody the following u00A0 values u00A0 and characteristics : u00A0
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At IDEA Public Schools, we believe u00A0 each and every u00A0 child can go to college. u00A0 Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
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IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Reportu2019s top high u00A0 schools u00A0 lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
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When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
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Staff Culture and Belonging
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At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.u00A0 Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here
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To Apply
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Please submit your application online through Jobvite. Itu2019s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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