DC Prep
Associate Director of College and Career Access
DC Prep, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Associate Director of College and Career Access
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Who We Are DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th‑grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results – our students deserve our best!
We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve, which pushes us to reflect on questions such as:
How can we facilitate our students’ academic, social, and emotional development?
How can we support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long‑term?
How can we engage our students’ families as our own?
While this work is hard, it’s worth it – we believe in the transformative power of education, the can‑do‑itness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust!
Here’s How We Drive Results
Rigorous academic focus: Our Preppies receive the highest level of academic preparation through standards‑based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments.
Social‑emotional learning: Our research‑based SEL curriculum is integrated into daily instruction, helping students leverage personal values to strengthen self‑awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision‑making skills.
Commitment to reflection and refinement: We regularly reflect on our programmatic model to see what’s working and where we can improve.
The Opportunity To deliver on DC Prep’s mission and commitment to students and families, the PrepNext team provides holistic support to graduates as they pursue success in high school and college. Beginning in the spring of 8th grade, PrepNext works with students and families for transition to 9th grade, continued high‑school success, and robust college access counseling. The post‑secondary team then continues to support students through college.
The Associate Director will lead the college and career access program, manage one Associate, provide holistic support to a caseload of 11th‑ and 12th‑grade students at high schools across the DC region, and deliver evidence‑based counseling to expand access to higher education. The Associate Director will think creatively and proactively to reach and impact students, leveraging college access expertise to ensure advising is nuanced, accurate, and effective.
The Associate Director will collaborate closely with the Director and PrepNext team to deepen students’ understanding of their post‑secondary options and support them in developing strong, financially feasible, individualized post‑secondary plans for implementation upon graduation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive, individualized college and career counseling and high‑school graduation support to a caseload of approximately 120 seniors and juniors, virtually and on site.
Build trust and engage parents and guardians as partners throughout the application process.
Refine, manage, and implement group programming grounded in research‑based approaches, including workshops on financial literacy, FAFSA, college essays, and the broader post‑secondary landscape.
Lead the CCA team: manage an associate, foster relationships with high‑school contacts, cultivate relationships with college admissions offices, research best practices, stay updated on admissions trends, input & analyze Salesforce data to meet annual goals, and build resources, systems and tools to strengthen advising.
Collaborate with the College Success and High‑School Transition teams to share data, enable a warm handoff, and ensure programmatic interventions meet student needs.
Who You Are & Qualifications
4+ years of college access experience, including financial literacy and college application knowledge, and understanding of the high school and post‑secondary landscape.
Passion for working with young people and families, and commitment to uprooting racial and economic injustices.
Team player mentality, proactive challenge‑confrontation, initiating creative support, and ability to thrive amid ambiguity.
Experience designing and implementing trauma‑informed interventions to help young people reach post‑secondary goals.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytic, and organization skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings for meetings with students and parents.
Applicant must be based out of DC; physically present across the DC area daily for high‑school visits.
Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values, and the power of all young people.
Bachelor’s degree.
Essential Functions
All staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports, attendance reports, assessments, etc.
Staff regularly perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by the principal.
Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year, including attending staff and student field trips, after‑school events, family‑teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students.
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods.
Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, talk, hear, reach and lift up to 30 lbs with or without accommodations.
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, or large‑group professional settings.
Must be able to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements to work on computer and related office equipment.
Ability to handle potential high‑stress conditions.
Earn Your Future Do you believe that learning has no limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Are you committed to growing your strengths through individualized professional development and coaching? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
Washington, DC $54,590.00 $54,590.00 1 month ago
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director of College and Career Access
role at
DC Prep .
Who We Are DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th‑grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results – our students deserve our best!
We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve, which pushes us to reflect on questions such as:
How can we facilitate our students’ academic, social, and emotional development?
How can we support our team members’ professional growth and personal ability to do this work long‑term?
How can we engage our students’ families as our own?
While this work is hard, it’s worth it – we believe in the transformative power of education, the can‑do‑itness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust!
Here’s How We Drive Results
Rigorous academic focus: Our Preppies receive the highest level of academic preparation through standards‑based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments.
Social‑emotional learning: Our research‑based SEL curriculum is integrated into daily instruction, helping students leverage personal values to strengthen self‑awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision‑making skills.
Commitment to reflection and refinement: We regularly reflect on our programmatic model to see what’s working and where we can improve.
The Opportunity To deliver on DC Prep’s mission and commitment to students and families, the PrepNext team provides holistic support to graduates as they pursue success in high school and college. Beginning in the spring of 8th grade, PrepNext works with students and families for transition to 9th grade, continued high‑school success, and robust college access counseling. The post‑secondary team then continues to support students through college.
The Associate Director will lead the college and career access program, manage one Associate, provide holistic support to a caseload of 11th‑ and 12th‑grade students at high schools across the DC region, and deliver evidence‑based counseling to expand access to higher education. The Associate Director will think creatively and proactively to reach and impact students, leveraging college access expertise to ensure advising is nuanced, accurate, and effective.
The Associate Director will collaborate closely with the Director and PrepNext team to deepen students’ understanding of their post‑secondary options and support them in developing strong, financially feasible, individualized post‑secondary plans for implementation upon graduation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive, individualized college and career counseling and high‑school graduation support to a caseload of approximately 120 seniors and juniors, virtually and on site.
Build trust and engage parents and guardians as partners throughout the application process.
Refine, manage, and implement group programming grounded in research‑based approaches, including workshops on financial literacy, FAFSA, college essays, and the broader post‑secondary landscape.
Lead the CCA team: manage an associate, foster relationships with high‑school contacts, cultivate relationships with college admissions offices, research best practices, stay updated on admissions trends, input & analyze Salesforce data to meet annual goals, and build resources, systems and tools to strengthen advising.
Collaborate with the College Success and High‑School Transition teams to share data, enable a warm handoff, and ensure programmatic interventions meet student needs.
Who You Are & Qualifications
4+ years of college access experience, including financial literacy and college application knowledge, and understanding of the high school and post‑secondary landscape.
Passion for working with young people and families, and commitment to uprooting racial and economic injustices.
Team player mentality, proactive challenge‑confrontation, initiating creative support, and ability to thrive amid ambiguity.
Experience designing and implementing trauma‑informed interventions to help young people reach post‑secondary goals.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytic, and organization skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings for meetings with students and parents.
Applicant must be based out of DC; physically present across the DC area daily for high‑school visits.
Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values, and the power of all young people.
Bachelor’s degree.
Essential Functions
All staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports, attendance reports, assessments, etc.
Staff regularly perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by the principal.
Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year, including attending staff and student field trips, after‑school events, family‑teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students.
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods.
Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, talk, hear, reach and lift up to 30 lbs with or without accommodations.
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, or large‑group professional settings.
Must be able to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements to work on computer and related office equipment.
Ability to handle potential high‑stress conditions.
Earn Your Future Do you believe that learning has no limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Are you committed to growing your strengths through individualized professional development and coaching? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Statement We’re an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
Washington, DC $54,590.00 $54,590.00 1 month ago
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr