Manager, College and Career Readiness (GEAR UP)

Job Description: College and Career Readiness Manager (GEAR UP)

• Supports district counselors in all endeavors relative to college and career readiness planning and implementation
• Coordinates, develops, and implements a comprehensive college and career readiness program for PK-12
• Collaborates with principals and counselors on efforts to positively impact student achievement and postsecondary planning
• Uses and helps others to use district, school, and student data (such as postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion, graduation and dropout rate, career pathways, FAFSA, scholarship awards, ACT, CPAS, industry certification, and other pertinent data) appropriately in analysis, interpretation, and reporting to determine and meet school and district improvement outcomes/goals
• Develops partnerships with non-district personnel, organizations, and institutions of higher learning to augment the resources available to students through the school counseling program including, but not limited to, dual credit opportunities, institutions of higher education, college/career fairs, and financial aid events
• Works with the Career Development Center to develop College and Career Pathways unique to the needs of students in collaboration with the campus staff, community input and labor market demands to develop coherent sequences of courses in multiple areas
• Collaborates with postsecondary institutions for articulation of dual credit courses and serves as a liaison to higher education partners
• Builds common visions for program improvement with principal and staff at each campus; directing planning activities with staff to ensure attainment; identifies, analyzes, and applies research findings to promote College and Career Pathways
• Oversees administration of national testing associated with college admissions process (SAT, ACT, PSAT and AP exams)
• Plans and facilitates informative events (such as FAFSA night, college night, career fairs, parent workshops) designed to disseminate information and support for districtwide college and career readiness initiatives.
• Works in conjunction with schools, District, and local college staff on college readiness activities designed to increase awareness and opportunity for students as they consider college.
• Plans activities that will include communication to parents, meetings, and alignment with college admissions staff and JPS schools (K-12).
• Provides district leadership in current college admissions practices by staying up to date on all standardized testing used in the admissions process, collaborating with standardized testing agencies
• Establish and maintain relationships with college admissions offices, recruiters from two- and four-year colleges, trade schools, military, and alternative programs
• Maintains a College & Career Readiness website
• Respond to parent inquiries about CCR
• Plan and coordinate parent and community informational meetings regarding dual credit opportunities, advanced academics, etc.
• Develop professional development activities for College and Career staff and teachers that align with district goals
• Supports the establishment of programs to increase high school completion.

• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures, regarding career and technical education
• Knowledge of current educational principles, practices and procedures in program development, staff training, instruction and assessing program needs in college and career/technical education
• Skill in communicating effectively with others including making oral and written presentations
• Proficient in computer applications and supporting equipment and software
• A minimum of three years of experience in a public education setting as a teacher, counselor, administrator or closely related position in college and career preparation programs is required

• Master’s Degree
• Mississippi Teacher’s License (Required)
• Mississippi Administrator’s Certification (Preferred)

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