Director, College Advancement (South)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Wellness benefits

401K match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Director of College Advancement to lead college and career readiness across a network of high schools. The role focuses on strengthening pathways to postsecondary success, partnering with regional and school leaders to improve counseling, expand planning supports, and deliver high-quality seminars.

Location: Remote for US-based candidates only. Compensation ranges from $124,800 to $150,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to drive measurable student

Qualifications

• 7+ years in college access, counseling, or postsecondary advising in K-12 or nonprofit education.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Education or related field.
• Experience leading and coaching adult professionals.
• Track record of improving student college outcomes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve college and career readiness across high schools.
• Lead integration of college planning and exposure activities.
• Ensure delivery of effective college seminars for students.
• Coach Regional and High School Directors to enhance counseling practices.
• Provide data-informed feedback for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate professional development for regional staff.
• Monitor enrollment and completion data to identify trends and gaps.

Skills

College access experience

Leadership coaching

Data-informed decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, College Advancement (South) to join the team of a leader in the Education space.

This role will lead college and career readiness efforts across a network of high schools, with a focus on strengthening student pathways to postsecondary success. The Director will partner closely with regional and school leaders to improve counseling practices, expand college planning supports, and ensure students receive high-quality exposure and seminar experiences. This position is well suited for a mission-driven education leader who can use data, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable student outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $124,800 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve college and career readiness across high schools
• Lead integration of college planning and exposure activities
• Ensure delivery of effective college seminars for students
• Coach Regional and High School Directors to enhance counseling practices
• Provide data-informed feedback for continuous improvement
• Facilitate professional development for regional staff
• Monitor enrollment and completion data to identify trends and gaps

Qualifications

• 7+ years in college access, counseling, or postsecondary advising, preferably in K-12 or nonprofit education
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Education or a related field
• Experience leading and coaching adult professionals
• Proven record of improving student college outcomes
• Familiarity with curriculum design for postsecondary success
• Track record of managing multi-site programs and making data-driven decisions
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners

Benefits

• 25 holidays plus 18 additional PTO days, increasing with tenure
• 100% paid parental leave
• 100% employee medical coverage and 75% for dependents
• Wellness benefits including fitness reimbursements and backup care support
• 401K retirement plan with 4% employer match and flexible spending accounts

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.