At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of an equity driven, team-oriented culture.

• 19,500 Students
• 2,100 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 9 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

YES Prep needs a dynamic Director of College and Career Access with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.

• Creating and executing the vision for 9th-12th grade college and career exposure for all campuses that exemplifies our commitment to make college accessible and available for all;
• Growing and strengthening our college partnership program inclusive of our IMPACT partners and an increased focus on local colleges;
• Developing partnerships with external stakeholders (i.e. businesses, colleges, organizations) that provide opportunities for students to gain exposure to future careers;
• Planning and executing district-wide programming and supporting campuses to plan and execute campus-based programming that supports college and career exposure (i.e. Career Fairs, field trips, college visits);
• Maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including vendors that support our college and career exposure goals;
• Exposing students to life-changing opportunities by increasing the number of students across the district who participate in summer programs, internships, and employment opportunities;
• Creating a robust set of resources and materials to support campus College Initiatives teams and ensuring consistent implementation across all campuses;
• Leading and facilitating development of college counselors and support the Director of College Readiness with development of Directors of College Counseling;
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies, and procedures as it relates to student’s progression towards graduation and post-secondary plans
• Five to seven years of experience working with students and their families from low-income communities preferably in high school counseling and/or at an institution of higher education with demonstrable results and ability to apply data analysis, and demonstrated expertise in the design programming
• Strong ability to navigate web-related applications and technology
• Strong strategic planning skills and project management experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals
• Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff
• 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 team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values 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

• Director of College Counseling experience
• Master’s Degree in education or related field, preferred
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

• Compensation – 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.

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  Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

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  Paid Time Off – Employees working 20 hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

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  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.

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  Award Winning Culture– The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to Work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Educationand were a 2016 finalist as well.