IDEA Public Schools Careers

Regional Director of College Success

Mission:

The Director of College Success supports their regions to send all graduates to America’s best colleges. The Director is responsible for the supporting the National strategy and following through all college readiness and matriculation initiatives. The Director of College Success supports and coaches the regions Directors of College Counseling and College Counselors. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Matrix Manage Directors of College Counseling and College Counselors 

Location:

This is a full-time position located in the Upper RGV. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:    

Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary.
 

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications campaign, financial aid campaign, matriculation campaign) for a portfolio of schools 
• Matrix-manage DCCs, CCs, and RTTC teachers towards college enrollment, Tier 1, and Tier 2 college matriculation, improving ACT scores, and improving OTG rates
• Administer operating mechanisms that supervise, coach and support DCCs, CCs, and RTTC teachers towards goal attainment 
• Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and college enrollments 
• Create and execute high quality professional development for regional and campus stakeholders to improve college enrollment and completion goals 
• Enforce procedures for schools that both meet college readiness compliance requirements and create transformational practices that improve college completion rates 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

•          Plan for and create a system for following up with high priority senior students throughout the school year and the summer. (SCHOOL Portfolio)

•          Ensure 100% high quality applications to selective and highly selective universities (SCHOOL Portfolio)

•          Lead and Co-Lead high quality Professional Development for DCCs and CCs. 

• Additional Duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

• Make Sound Decisions: This individual can coach others in decision-making and is involved in complex decision-making in line with their responsibilities. They use feedback and data to inform their decisions and with support, they consider the broader impact of their choices on those they work with.
• Manage Work and Teams: This individual is responsible for managing their own work as well as supporting others. They focus on delegation, performance management, and coaching to help others achieve their work goals and develop professionally. 
• Grow Self and Others: This individual takes an active role in their own development as well as the development of others. They use coaching techniques to help others identify growth opportunities, set development goals, and achieve their potential, all while continuing their own personal development journey. 
• Build Trust and Psychological Safety: This individual offers empathy and active listening to build deeper one-on-one relationships in their direct work with others. They are capable of coaching others and emphasizing importance of psychological safety in their interactions. 
• Communicate Deliberately: This individual can express ideas clearly and listen actively. They have developing skills in empathetic listening and responsive speaking, with ability to tailor messages for individual direct reports or peers with the aim to build stronger, more effective relationships. 

Additional Skills:

•          Experience developing and leading professional development around CCMR, TSI, HB4545,

•          Experience with creating master schedules, transcripts, record requests, tracking failures and updating On Track to Graduate (OTG) reports for campus staff

•          Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Required experience:

•          Education: Bachelor’s degree is required.

•          Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in K-12 education or a related field. 

Preferred experience:

•          Education: Master’s degree is preferred.

•          Experience: 3 Years of college access or readiness experience is preferred. Experience

•          Managing people or teams is preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

•          This is a sedentary position.

•          Bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, walking

•          The ability to safely carry 20 pounds 

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $77,200 and $90,300 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, 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. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

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.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values