Alumni College & Career Navigator (LA)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium covered

Life insurance

401(k) match

Voluntary benefits

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking an Alumni Support & Advising professional based in Los Angeles to guide 11th and 12th grade alumni through college and career planning. You will build strong relationships with students and families, deliver personalized advising, and support high school-to-postsecondary success.

The role requires travel to school sites, evening/weekend availability, and collaboration with regional teams, with a focus on equity and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commitment to educational equity and KIPP SoCal’s mission.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year direct advising to high school students.
• Willingness to travel to Los Angeles area schools and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized college and career advising to KIPP SoCal alumni in 11th and 12th grade.
• Guide students through career exploration using assessments and tools.
• Build trusting relationships with students and families to support college and career planning.
• Maintain ongoing communication via calls, texts, emails, virtual meetings, and in-person check-ins.
• Review and provide feedback on college applications, essays, and resumes.
• Deliver advising in multiple settings: 1:1, small groups, and classroom presentations.
• Enter and update student data to track engagement and milestones.
• Analyze data trends to inform interventions and outreach strategies.
• Support collaboration with regional teams to ensure aligned services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Flexibility

Travel to school sites

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

1+ year advising high school students

Job description

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking an Alumni Support & Advising professional based in Los Angeles to guide 11th and 12th grade alumni through college and career planning. You will build strong relationships with students and families, deliver personalized advising, and support high school-to-postsecondary success.

The role requires travel to school sites, evening/weekend availability, and collaboration with regional teams, with a focus on equity and student outcomes.