KIPP DC
Manager of Post Secondary Support
KIPP Forward - Washington, DC - Full Time
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Manager of Post Secondary Support
Job Summary
The Manager of Post Secondary Support role is an integral part of the KIPP Forward team, ensuring KIPP DC alumni are supported along their post secondary journeys. The starting salary range for this role is $78,436-$85,256. This is a full-time, hybrid flexible role based at the KIPP Forward office on KIPP College Preparatory’s campus with an anticipated start date of July 14, 2025.
About KIPP DC
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.
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 supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
About the Role
Location and Type of Work
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 role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Alumni Engagement & Support (60% of time)
- Develop strategic outreach plans to ensure meaningful engagement with alumni caseload
- Collaborate with alumni, families and key stakeholders to support the short- and long-term goals of alumni
- Provide coaching and strategic interventions to alumni and support them with implementing strategies that will support their post secondary advancement
Data & Progress Monitoring (20% of time)
- Maintain real-time data in databases associated with team specific goals
- Progress monitor the matriculation and persistence of alumni on caseload at post secondary institutions
- Collaborate with KIPP Forward leaders to plan and execute projects and initiatives that drive post secondary matriculation and persistence
- Collaborate with the KIPP Forward team and HS College and Career Teams to execute relevant programming for students, alumni & families
- Represent KIPP DC/KIPP Forward when visiting post secondary institutions and when attending external conferences to promote the organization’s brand and build relationships with key stakeholders
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of two years experience working in college and career access and persistence spaces
- Passion for education and strong commitment to KIPP DC’s and KIPP Forward’s mission
- General knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the DC Metro area
- Relevant experience working in a college environment; experience working with diverse populations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while using innovative strategies to meet challenges
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Physical Requirements
- Availability to travel locally and long distances, as needed, via any modes of transportation
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $78,436-$85,256. 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.
- 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.
Equal Employment 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.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
