Director of College Counseling
Core
Leads college counseling strategy and team to ensure every 9th–12th grade student has a postsecondary plan, including college matriculation or career pathway credentials.
Role type
Director of College Counseling
Builds
College match outcomes, student postsecondary plans, and counseling team capacity
Domain
Education / College Access
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
College counseling strategy, team management, curriculum development, partnership building, data analysis, policy knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with underserved student populations, teaching experience, knowledge of student data platforms
Technologies
Salesforce, Overgrad, KIPP Match Tools, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Lead college match strategy and manage progress toward annual matriculation goals; Manage and coach junior and senior seminar counselors; Develop and refine counseling curriculum and programming; Plan college visits, family workshops, and career exploration trips; Ensure individualized guidance on applications, financial aid, and scholarships; Analyze student data to identify gaps and adjust plans
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership