Transition Advisor
About DeMarillac Academy
Inspired by the inherent and unique gifts of our students and graduates, DeMarillac Academy,
located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, ignites academic, spiritual, and social
emotional growth through a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational experience.

In partnership with families and community, through an all-scholarship 4th-8th grade Academy
andGraduate Support Program, we accompany our students throughmiddle school, high school
and into early adulthood, as they develop a strong sense of self, purpose, and service to others.

DeMarillac Academy opened in 2001 as an independent, Lasallian Vincentian Catholic school with
a class of nineteen sixth graders. Today DeMarillac serves 106 fourth through eighth grade
students, 300 alumni through the Graduate Support Program, and 277 school families.

POSITIONDESCRIPTION:
The Transition Advisor has the primary responsibility for working with families during the
admissions process for their students to enroll into DeMarillac Academy and into high school,
while working with students and graduates as they transition to the next level of their education,
including their post-secondary path. This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of
Student, Graduate, and Family Services.

SCOPEOFWORK:
Admissions and School Enrollment Support
The Transition Advisor will collaborate with variousmembers of the DeMarillac community to
oversee the incoming student admission process, including but not limited to planning and
coordination, outreach, data collection, supporting prospective families through the application
process, family interviews, and preparing files for the decision committee.

High School Placement Advising
In collaboration with the 8th Grade Team, Administration and Resource Program, the Transition
Advisor will support 8th graders and families throughout the high school placement process,
including admissions and financial aid applications, school selection, and enrollment. In addition,
the transition Advisor will engage students in programming and comprehensive workshops, to
reinforce and enhance 21st century skills and build agency and identify areas of growth.

Post Secondary Path Advising
In collaboration with high school partners, the Transition Advisor will support 11th and 12th
graders and families throughout the post secondary path planning process, including developing
graduate and family workshops and conducting individualized graduate and family meetings.
Direct families to community resources as needed. The Transition Advisor will research and
inform graduates on scholarship opportunities for college and post-secondary pursuits.

Administrative Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Student, Graduate and Family Services team, the Transition Advisor will
maintain department data using Salesforce and TADS databases, and review data to inform future
programming. The Transition Advisor will communicate effectively to internal and external
stakeholders to promote the DeMarillac mission, and in support of families, students and
graduates.

Other
The Transition Advisor will participate fully in the life of the organization, andwill familiarize
oneself with DeMarillac and Tenderloin communities; Familiarize oneself with the charisms of De
La Salle Christian Brothers and the Daughters of Charity. A full job description is available upon
request.

REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience supporting first-generation students and families.
• Experiences in Admissions and application process (Preferred.)

COMPENSATION:
Salary range is $60,000 - $70,000. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. Other
incentives include year-long professional development, financial support towards higher
education and credentials, spiritual formation and retreat days.

STARTDATE
Position anticipated to begin

APPLICATIONPROCEDURES
Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@demarillac.org. Professional references and letters
of recommendation will be required for the final phase of our hiring process.

Updated August 2023