24-25 Manager of Alumni Transition

ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include :

• Developing and executing programming to increase matriculation, reduce summer melt and ensure a strong transition for recent graduates from high school to their chosen post-secondary pathway;
• Collaborating with and supporting campus teams to achieve campus matriculation goals;
• Managing summer stipend roles to reduce summer melt and ensure a smooth transition for alumni;
• Supporting recent graduates in their transition from high school to college and throughout their first year to ensure 1st year success and persistence to 2ndyear;
• Providing targeted 1-on-1 support to 1st year students at highest risk of not persisting;
• Creating and leading a communication plan throughout the summer and 1st year to ensure recent graduates remain on track to start and persist in college;
• Tracking and analyzing matriculation data to ensure we meet our district alumni goals / metrics;
• Assisting Director of Alumni Support with management of our Alumni Scholarship Program including executing orientations, academic performance check-ins, and disbursement of funds;
• Working alongside members of the Home Office College Initiatives team to plan and execute system-wide events such as Senior Signing Day, Junior Spring Trip, and Graduation;
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees : passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience.

Other traits needed and desired for this role are :

THE MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Three to five years of experience working with students and their families from low-income communities preferably in high school college counseling and / or at an institution of higher education
• Strong project management experience
• Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a teamand / or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability high performance and high growth

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Proficiency in social media platforms
• Previous management experience including responsibilities for training and assigning work
• Familiarity with technology tools that support alumni support and engagement (. Beyond12, HubSpot)
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

THE PERKS

• This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.

Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

• Retirement Plans Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the .
• Paid Leave Programming In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named in 2018, 2019, and 2021.

We won theand were a 2016 finalist as well.