College Specialist

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking a College Specialist to strengthen college and career readiness district-wide. You will guide CCP implementation, support school staff, and coordinate university partnerships to expand postsecondary opportunities for CPS students and families.

You will monitor program compliance, develop guidance resources, and lead professional learning to ensure consistent, high-quality CCP delivery across CPS schools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in higher education, K-12 education, college access, CCP/dual enrollment, student services, program coordination, or a related field.
Strong understanding of postsecondary access and college readiness systems.
Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, partnerships, or initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of program compliance, implementation, and accountability processes.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.
Proficiency with data systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and other technology platforms used for program management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate CCP and college access initiatives across the district.
Provide staff support and guidance to CCP Coordinators and school counselors.
Manage district partnership programs with colleges and universities.
Support district postsecondary programming and events.
Analyze CCP participation and outcomes to inform improvement.
Develop reports and dashboards for district leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Data systems proficiency

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

College Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931406

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The College Specialist works with the College Manager to strengthen CPS's college and career readiness infrastructure by ensuring that school-based staff have the guidance, training, systems, and partnerships necessary to effectively implement postsecondary programming. The position helps create consistency across schools, maintain compliance with state and institutional requirements, strengthen higher education partnerships, and expand access to meaningful postsecondary opportunities for CPS students and their families.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Coordination & Compliance

Serve as a district-level resource for the implementation of Ohio's College Credit Plus program.
Monitor and interpret state and federal guidance, legislation, policies, timelines, and requirements impacting CCP programming.
Translate state and postsecondary requirements into clear guidance, procedures, and resources for school-based staff.
Provide technical assistance and ongoing support to school-based CCP Coordinators, counselors, administrators, and other staff responsible for CCP implementation.
Develop and facilitate professional learning and training related to CCP requirements, processes, systems, and best practices.
Support consistent implementation of CCP processes across schools and postsecondary partners.
Monitor CCP participation, enrollment, course completion, student performance, and other program indicators to identify trends, risks, and areas requiring intervention.
Support district accountability and required state, institutional, grant, and program reporting.
Maintain and communicate CCP calendars, deadlines, procedures, and implementation resources.
Collaborate with postsecondary partners to resolve enrollment, registration, course, transcript, and other operational issues.
Support the development and refinement of district CCP procedures, tools, and documentation.

School-Based Staff Support

Serve as a primary district resource for staff implementing CCP and postsecondary programming at the school level.
Provide consultation and problem-solving support to CCP Coordinators, school counselors, administrators, and other designated staff.
Support school teams in understanding student progression requirements, college partner expectations, and program policies.
Assist school-based staff in identifying and addressing barriers to student participation and progression.
Facilitate communication between school-based teams and college/university partners when issues require cross-institutional coordination.

University & Pipeline Partnership Coordination

Serve as a district liaison to designated college and university partners supporting CPS college access, early college, career pathway, and pipeline initiatives.
Coordinate operational components of university partnership programs and ensure alignment between CPS and partner expectations.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of college-to-career and postsecondary pipeline pathways.
Coordinate communication among district departments, schools, college partners, and program stakeholders.
Support partnership agreements, program timelines, implementation plans, meetings, and deliverables.
Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand postsecondary partnerships that increase student access and success.
Support the evaluation of partnership effectiveness and student/program outcomes.

District Postsecondary Programming

Support planning and implementation of large-scale district college and career readiness initiatives and events.
Coordinate district-wide programming such as college access events, college fairs, FAFSA initiatives, College Week, application campaigns, and other postsecondary engagement opportunities.
Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure effective program delivery.
Support schools in accessing and utilizing district postsecondary resources and opportunities.
Assist in identifying and coordinating community and institutional partners that expand college access and career-connected opportunities for CPS students.

Data, Accountability & Continuous Improvement

Monitor and analyze CCP and postsecondary participation and outcome data to inform program planning and improvement.
Support district tracking of college access, CCP participation, postsecondary enrollment, and related accountability measures.
Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for district leadership and stakeholders.
Identify implementation gaps, trends, and areas of concern and recommend appropriate responses.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to college access and postsecondary programming.
Ensure program documentation and practices align with district, state, institutional, and grant requirements.

Communication & Professional Learning

Develop clear and accessible guidance for school staff, students, families, and partners as appropriate.
Facilitate trainings, workshops, information sessions, and professional learning for district and school personnel.
Communicate changes in CCP requirements, college partner policies, deadlines, and processes in a timely manner.
Create and maintain centralized resources to support consistent implementation across schools.
Represent the district in relevant college access, CCP, higher education, and community partner meetings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in higher education, K-12 education, college access, CCP/dual enrollment, student services, program coordination, or a related field.
Strong understanding of postsecondary access and college readiness systems.
Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, partnerships, or initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of program compliance, implementation, and accountability processes.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.
Proficiency with data systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and other technology platforms used for program management.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in education, higher education, counseling, public administration, student affairs, or related field.
Experience with Ohio College Credit Plus.
Experience managing college/university partnerships.
Experience coordinating large-scale district or community initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

Contract Type: 260 day limited

Salary: Specialist per Cincinnati Association of Administrators nd Supervisors

Benefits: Benefits Package Included

Application Procedure: Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources. Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. CPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

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