Director of College Counseling and Alumni Affairs Capital City Public Charter School
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Capital City is looking for innovative,
experienced, and passionate staff members!
At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!
Why work at Capital City?
Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City,
staff members work on collaborative teams that grapple with
challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one
another.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords.
We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our
greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity
for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue
about race and work to build an inclusive culture.
About the Position:
The Director of College Counseling and Alumni Affairs is a critical role at Capital City’s Upper School. Capital City will be graduating its first graduating class of seniors in 2012 and many of our graduates will be the first in their families to attend college. The Director of College Counseling and Alumni Affairs has primary responsibility for ensuring all of our students apply and are accepted to colleges and universities. Reaching this goal involves helping each student to explore their interests and talents and develop a personal plan for applying and being admitted to college. Involving and educating parents will be critical. This job description is meant to provide an outline for the many and varied responsibilities of the position. There may be additional responsibilities as the program develops and needs arise. The Director of College Counseling and Alumni Affairs reports to the Upper School Principal and works closely with the Head of School, Director of Student Services, and Development Director.
This is a 12-month position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
In the following areas, the Director of College Counseling and Alumni Affairs is responsible for:
CollegeCounselingandIndividualSupport
Providing individualized support to students in selecting
schools and navigating the application process.
Setting up a
college and career office where students can access information and
resources.
Setting up student accounts on Naviance and ensuring
its effective use. Working with the Director of Student Services to
support students with disabilities and language needs in preparing for
college admissions and transition
Writing an official school
recommendation for each senior. This will optimally be done in the
summers and may involve gathering information from students, teachers,
parents and school records.
Collecting and disseminating
information to students and their parents on summer opportunities and
encouraging and supporting students in making summer plans.
CurriculumandInstruction
Teaching a class for juniors
focused on academic, social and emotional readiness for college along
with preparation for SATs and college applications.
Training
students to use Naviance and using Naviance tools for
instruction.
Working with teachers to develop an advisory
curriculum of college readiness with goals and activities for all
grade levels. Securing and organizing curriculum resources.
ParentEducationandCommunication
Providing information
sessions and support for families in understanding the college
application process and financial aid.
Providing focused outreach
and support to first-generation college families. Providing or
arranging interpretation and translation support as
needed.
Supporting students and families in finding scholarships
and college funding
Creating a College Search Handbook, a key
resource for families and students.
Keeping parents informed
through regular communications that might include a
newsletter,
web portal and/or monthly mailing. A communication plan will be
developed and approved by the Principal and Head of
School.
Training parents to use Naviance.
Assessments/AdmissionsTesting
Maintaining and
disseminating information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT,
and TOEFL.
Coordinating and supporting test preparation activities
including summer and after school or weekend classes. Any contracts
with outside organizations must be approved by the Principal and Head
of School.
Helping register students and administer AP and PSAT
exams, serving as the testing coordinator.
Working with the
Director of Student Services to arrange for extended time on tests for
eligible students with disabilities.
OutreachtoCollegesandUniversities
Introducing our
program to colleges and universities and fostering
partnerships.
Compiling a school profile, as well as information
on grading and course offerings. This letter will be reviewed and
approved by the Head of School.
Setting up college visits and
tours for students in partnership with grade-level teams. Arranging
for college admissions representatives to visit our campus and
facilitating meetings between college representatives and our
students.
Serving as a liaison with college admissions offices and
completing all School Reports and mid-year report forms requested by
colleges.
Partnerships
Establishing partnerships with
local and national organizations to support our students with college
preparation and scholarships.
Serve as the liaison for the DC
College Access Program.
Identifying and maintaining partnerships
for our students to take college classes. Support students in applying
and registering for classes and monitoring the partnership and student
participation.
Internships
Developing and managing an
internship program for high school students
Identifying
organizations to host interns.
Maintaining program materials to
provide hosts, students and parents.
Organizing an application
process for interns.
Monitoring student participation and quality
of placements.
Providing training for students selected for
internships to support them with resume writing, interview skills and
workplace skills and habits.
Meeting with students in a group
weekly during the internship placement.
AlumniAffairs
Maintaining data and database of Capital City Public Charter
School alumni. ● Organizing alumni events (Alumni College Fair, FAFSA
re-enrollment, mentoring programs, volunteer
opportunities).
Surveying alumni and utilizing data to support
programmatic decisions.
Create an Alumni council/board to
establish alumni as stakeholders in the future of Capital City
OtherProfessionalResponsibilities
Keeping track of
activities and results and making regular reports to the Principal and
Head of School.
Being aware of issues and trends in college
admission, higher education, and testing, as well as keeping
up-to-date about specific colleges.
Maintaining membership in
professional organizations.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience working in secondary
education or college education preferred.
Experience with District
of Columbia financial aid preferred (i.e. DC TAG).
Experience
working with diverse student populations or in an urban setting is
preferred.
Strong communication skills
Ability to be detail
oriented while also maintaining hold of the big
picture
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
and databases
Exceptional project management and organizational
skills required
In addition to the above requirements, staff members must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check.
About Our School
Capital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of nearly 1,000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social, emotional and academic development. Our program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity, a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. We are a credentialed EL Education Mentor School ( in the national network of over 150 schools. Through this model, teachers craft long-term learning expeditions that connect learning to the real-world and incorporate projects, research, fieldwork, and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. Learn more at
Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual’s qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.
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