What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time (0.5 FTE) Campus Coordinator of College Success (2026-2027 School Year) position at DSST Public Schools?
POSITION: Part Time (0.5 FTE) Campus Coordinator of College Success
GRADE LEVEL: High School
LOCATION: Green Valley Ranch High School. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.
SALARY: $25,500-$30,500 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Part time year round, not benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
THE ROLE
The Coordinator of College Success is responsible for supporting the College Success team as it develops and maintains their campus’ college-going culture and goals. This person also executes their campus’ college initiatives and related programming in order to ensure DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.
Internships:
This CCS-I creates and executes the campus’ internship program, which supports ensuring DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500 students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Our Impact
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
GRADE LEVEL: High School
LOCATION: Green Valley Ranch High School. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.
SALARY: $25,500-$30,500 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Part time year round, not benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
THE ROLE
The Coordinator of College Success is responsible for supporting the College Success team as it develops and maintains their campus’ college-going culture and goals. This person also executes their campus’ college initiatives and related programming in order to ensure DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.
Internships:
This CCS-I creates and executes the campus’ internship program, which supports ensuring DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.
- Develops and implements (including teaching) college seminars, materials, events and activities in order to engage/prepare students for the college search and application process. Including, but not limited to, individual student and family college planning conferences (discuss college list, application requirements, FAFSA, award letter review, college/career transition), college campus visits, college fairs and family college nights.
- Advocates for and supports a caseload of students in college admission and affordability processes.
- Advise building of college lists and, ultimately, submission of applications and financial aid documents
- Collaborate with school team to ensure strong and complete applications submitted (i.e. essays, letters of recommendation) to colleges for admission to institution as well as to fly-in and college-based summer programs
- Maintains strong relationships with liaisons on college campuses and scholarship organizations across the country.
- Supports tracking of data (summer program, fly-in visit, application, FAFSA, scholarship, award letter) trends of senior caseload and from seminar.
- Maintains college counseling best practices as defined by NACAC.
- Assists in high school related functions as needed.
- Manages campus internship program which includes:
- Defining and communicating internship vision, policies, and procedures to students, families, staff, and internship partners.
- Designing and teaching a trimester-long internship program (including a formal course offering) that prepares students with skills necessary for student success in internship and culminates in a final project or showcase.
- Creating and implementing systems to ensure 100% of DSST juniors participate in an off-campus internship.
- Securing and supporting internship opportunities for 100 students that align to their intended majors and/or career interests during the school year and summer.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships between 20-40 internship partners and mentors.
- Tracks, assesses, and shares out data and trends of senior caseload.
- Maintains college counseling best practices as defined by NACAC.
- Assists in high school related functions (advisory, duties) as needed, including instruction and cultural support.
- Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. See many of our possible duties here.
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.
- A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.
We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in any field. At least 2 years of experience in a 6th-12th grade setting (any position) OR 2 years of experience in higher education (admissions, trio, financial aid, etc.).
- Ideal:
- Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
- Spanish language proficiency
- Previous college counseling/advising experience
- Previous teaching experience
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500 students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Our Impact
- 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
- 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
- 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
- 95% of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
- Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
- Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
- Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11 weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $25,500 - $30,500