College Transitions Coordinator for the NYC Diploma Plus Network

Overview of the position
The Diploma Plus National Board of Directors seeks a College Transitions Coordinator to help the five NYC Diploma Plus (DP) high schools implement comprehensive college transition strategies.  The strategies are intended to result in more students:  (1) graduating college ready, (2) getting accepted at colleges, and (3) successfully completing the first year of college at a two or four year institution. The College Coordinator for the DP network will work closely with school-based college liaisons designated by each DP high school.  Specific duties and qualifications are listed below.

Duties
  • Collaborate with the school-based college liaisons to identify and develop CCR strategies and services at each school that helps students: (1) graduate college ready, (2) get accepted at a college, and (3) successfully complete the first year of college at a two or four year institution.
  • Develop opportunities for students to explore college options through activities such as visits to and summer programs at colleges
  • Help the school-based college liaisons organize students by thematic cohorts (e.g. areas of career interest, social emotional issues) and develop a system of incentives to encourage students to follow through
  • Collaborate with and help organize a network-wide strategy for helping students apply to college (i.e. completing applications, preparing for and taking entrance exams)
  • Organize continuing support strategies for students once they begin college (e.g. monthly dinners with other students, pairing with mentors)
  • Recruit postsecondary partners
  • Organize and manage the financial aid program that helps students pay for short term costs such as applications and college books
  • Oversee the development of a college data base as well its use on behalf of the five schools and their students
  • Identify and pursue funding to support the continuation and expansion of these services beyond the 18-month funding period
  • Organize and facilitate monthly meetings of the school-based coordinators   
  • Develop and monitor a comprehensive work plan
  • Manage college transition activities on behalf of the network to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of services
  • Help disseminate information about the successes of the college transition program

Qualifications
  • Significant experience working with high schools and their students on college transition strategies
  • Knowledge of local, regional, and national colleges who appear the most promising to pursue strategic partnerships
  • Strong organizational skills, including the use digital tools and other technology
  • Good writing and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrated experience fundraising, including writing successful grant proposals
  • Experience working in transfer schools
  • Knowledge and application of youth development strategies and the ability to engage and motivate young people
  • Minimum of a BA degree

Salary & Benefits
  • This full time position pays between $55,000-$70,000 based on experience
  • Full benefits per Diploma Plus HR policies

Reporting Relationship
The network coordinator would be employed directly by the DP National Board and supervised by Ephraim Weisstein, a consultant to the Board.  The position begins in February 2015 and is funded through August 2016. Please address all resumes and inquiries to:

Ef.Educate LLC in c/o Ephraim Weisstein
6 Watertown Street,
Lexington, MA 02421
or, email to: Ef.educate@gmail.com