Managing Director of KIPP Forward

Managing Director of KIPP Forward

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Job Description

The Managing Director (MD) of KIPP Forward is responsible for setting the strategic vision of KIPP Forward and ensuring that all KIPP Metro Atlanta students and alumni are benefiting from strong and strategic post-secondary counseling and support. The MD of KIPP Forwardwill oversee the development and implementation of robust programming for students and alumni success in high school, post-secondary programs, and career

As a Managing Director of KIPP Forward,your core responsibilities include:

Execute KIPP Forward Strategy and Vision

• Design and implement a strategic plan for the KIPP Forward program based on the organizational-wide vision, in partnership with the high school leader and the Head of Schools, Leadership
• Set annual goals for the KIPP Forward team, in partnership with the high school leader and Head of Schools, Leadership to drive college matriculation and persistence, and career services
• Develop strategic partnerships with organizations that can help prepare alumni for success in high school, post-secondary programs, and career, including providing academic support, social support, summer opportunities, and career exploration opportunities
• Determine and execute career integration strategies for all scholars
• Drive the development of the KIPP Metro Atlanta Career Services program
• Collaborate with the high school principal and leadership team in order to meet the KIPP Forward vision
• Creates, and manages KIPP Forward budget and approval process for KIPP Forward team members

Drive Results Through KIPP Forward Management and Development

• Lead, manage and develop the KIPP Forward Team (which includes College Counselors, College Persistence Advisors, Career Services team members, etc), and other direct partners and contractors
• Oversees all college knowledge and career exploration curriculum and post secondary preparation and career success initiatives
• Ensure we meet goals as part of the KIPP Foundation’s Program for College Completion and College Partnership Initiative
• Oversees KIPP Forward communication, events, and services focused on college readiness, college access, college persistence, college completion, and career readiness
• Manage the KIPP Forward budget to ensure accurate financial reporting and responsible budget development
• Manage & support the entry of student and college data in the Alumni Database
• As appropriate and necessary, assists in mentoring alumni or providing high school, college, and financial aid counseling

Stakeholders Relations

• Develops and manages college partnerships and other partnerships meant to improve the graduation rates of KIPP Metro Atlanta alumni from college at rates that exceed the six-year graduation rates for underrepresented students with the intent of graduating KIPP Metro Atlanta alumni at rates equal to their top quartile peers
• Manage and promote opportunities for KIPP Forward and KIPP alumni including, but not limited to summer programs, job placement, scholarships, test preparation, college selection process, networking opportunities, and general well-being
• Act as point person for all regional communication around KIPP Forward programming, initiatives, and new developments
• Communicate with key stakeholders – students, parents, faculty and staff, community, and board members – to proactively engage all stakeholders in working towards college completion
• Collaborates with other Directors, MDs, Principals, and Chiefs regarding strategic planning, implementation of key initiatives, and cross-functional projects
• Serve as a member of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Leadership Team

People Management

• Supervises and professionally develops KIPP Forward to ensure that all KIPP Metro Atlanta scholars are on track to pursue the best post-secondary path to the career of their choice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with high school students) and families, and/or in the college admissions field
• At least 3 years of formal managerial experience
• Knowledge of national, state, and local educational goals and objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making; facilitate various size working groups, work collaboratively, and; gather and analyze data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Flexible and able to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Proficient in Salesforce, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Naviance experience is desirable
• Uphold the core values of KIPP Metro Atlanta

Additional Information

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental)
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.