26-27 College Success Counselor (Baton Rouge)

Nimble; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegiate Academies in New Orleans seeks a mission-driven professional to advance social mobility through college prep and data-informed programs. You will contribute to Alumni Persistence, Programming and Data Analysis, College Matriculation, and College Access initiatives, guiding graduates from high school to college.

The role emphasizes collaboration, urgency, and equity, working with diverse scholars to maximize college success and long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in similar roles.
• Bias for action with a growth mindset.
• Willingness to sweat for the mission and support Black and Brown scholars.

Responsibilities

• Coach and counsel graduates toward college and postsecondary opportunities.
• Develop high-impact strategies addressing academics, finances, and independent living.
• Build systems to communicate with alumni and coordinate with supporters.
• Ensure a smooth transition to persistence coaching and ongoing support.

Skills

Student engagement

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Mission: Defying the Status Quo to Build a New Legacy

At Collegiate Academies, we don’t just run schools; we build engines of social mobility. We are at the absolute epicenter of the movement to send New Orleans and Baton Rouge students to college. While others talk about "potential," we produce results.

When we say "all scholars," we don't use it as a buzzword. We mean the scholars who arrived five years behind grade level, the 9th graders ready for AP English, the overaged students, and the scholars with IEPs, 504s, or BIPs. We believe every single one of them is college-bound. Our high schools boast the highest growth in our cities for populations that historically face the steepest mountains. We don’t just nudge the needle; we break it.

We’re proud to revitalize the legacies and add the next great chapter to the storied histories of George Washington Carver, Marion Abramson, Walter L. Cohen, and Sarah T. Reed while establishing new legacies at Collegiate Baton Rouge and Opportunities Academy. Our successes in academics and college are mirrored in marching band, athletics, and leadership.

The Proof: Our Scholars Are Winning

We don’t settle for "okay." We celebrate as our scholars crush barriers to enter the world’s most elite institutions and programs, including:

• The Ivies & Elites: Brown University, Tulane University, and Grinnell College.
• The Bridge Builders: Opportunities Academy, ULL LEP Program, and Next Level NOLA.
• The Culture Bearers: Southern University, Alcorn State University, and Xavier University
• The Game-Changers: Recipients of the Posse Foundation Scholarship, The Gates Scholarship, and TOPS.

Our Culture: High Stakes, Higher Joy

Working at CA is intense. We move fast, we pivot often, and we hold ourselves to a world-class standard. But here’s the secret: it’s also the most fun you’ll ever have.

• No Silos, Only Teams: You won’t be left on an island. You’ll be surrounded by excellent teammates who obsess over your growth as much as their own. We evaluate our choices against the strongest examples of excellence to ensure our scholars win.
• Radical Feedback: We are a "feedback is a gift" culture. Expect frequent in-person coaching, written deep-dives on projects, and real-time feedback. We don’t do fluff; we do growth.
• 100% Engagement: Whether you’re the Principal or the Office Manager, you are a culture-builder. Everyone models and teaches college-ready habits. Everyone contributes to the "100% of scholars thinking" goal.
• Celebration as a Requirement: We work hard so we can celebrate harder. You’ll find us cheering at 7:00 AM for scholar milestones, dancing in the streets during Mardi Gras, and roaring at athletic playoff games.

Roles and Responsibilities: Your Impact

Alumni Persistence

• Coach and counsel all graduates within one year of high school graduation on their path to and through college and other rigorous postsecondary opportunities
• Develop and implement high-impact strategies and interventions for challenge areas our scholars will face (academics, finances, independent living, etc.).
• Provide individualized support that meets the specific needs of alumni. Engage supporters of alumni (family, teachers, community, friends) if appropriate to help alumni achieve their goals.
• Execute with urgency and prioritize alumni needs to meet those most pressing and ensure no one falls through the cracks.
• Develop systems, strategies, and protocols that guide communication with alumni.
• Ensure an effective transition to the NLN Persistence Coach at the end of the year.

Programming and Data Analysis

• Build innovative programming on college campuses and at post-secondary programs that increases support for our alumni and boosts their retention and overall college success.
• Analyze the data and performance of your work, our team’s work, and our alumni’s performance to ensure we grow and improve always.
• Build and leverage relationships with key higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and social services organizations to ensure they provide the best services for our alumni.

College Matriculation

• Work with each graduate (and partner with Team College as needed) to ensure at least 85% of seniors matriculate to college or their postsecondary program each year.
• Provide any support required to ensure each alumnus is prepared (academically, socially, financially, etc) to thrive at their college on day 1.

College Access + Match

• Establish and lead a GOLD School Krewe for 9-11th graders who receive targeted interventions that lead to admission and success at GOLD colleges.
• Coordinate and lead underclassmen opportunities such as college rep visits, college case studies, college fairs, and trips in which students gain knowledge, skills, and experiences that set them up for GOLD School success.

Qualifications: Are You CA Ready?

• The Baseline: Bachelor’s degree required.
• The Experience: 2+ years of professional similar experience. We prefer candidates who have a track record of success with students or communities similar to ours.
• The Mindset: You are hungry for feedback, eager to remove the toughest obstacles, and possess a "radical" belief in the power of Black and Brown scholars.
• The Vibe: You take your work seriously, but not yourself. You’re ready to sweat for the mission and then paint your face for Homecoming with the team.

• Ready to do the hardest, best work of your life?