Director of College Pathways & Student Success

KIPP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403B matching

Telehealth option

Job summary

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking a Director of College Counseling to lead the college counseling team and College Match strategy at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy. You will guide programming for grades 9–12, mentor counselors, and ensure strong postsecondary plans for seniors.

You will oversee data systems, student outcomes, and family programming, ensuring equitable access and robust partnerships with colleges and programs.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding high school students and families through college selection, admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
• Experience managing or coaching staff and leading a team toward measurable goals.
• Experience working in schools serving historically underserved students is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of college access and postsecondary pathways.
• Ability to analyze student data, identify gaps, and adjust plans.
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and judgment skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and bring clarity to work in a changing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with college counseling or student data platforms preferred.
• Commitment to KPPS mission and vision.
• Completion of required criminal and child abuse background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grades 9–12 college and career strategy and manage progress toward annual college match and matriculation goals.
• Oversee the accuracy and use of student data across Salesforce, Overgrad, KIPP Match Tools, and other platforms.
• Lead monthly match meetings with school and regional leaders to review progress, identify gaps, and adjust plans.
• Build partnerships with colleges, universities, scholarship organizations, summer programs, and community organizations.

Skills

College counseling

Staff coaching

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Student data platforms

Job description

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking a Director of College Counseling to lead the college counseling team and College Match strategy at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy. You will guide programming for grades 9–12, mentor counselors, and ensure strong postsecondary plans for seniors.

You will oversee data systems, student outcomes, and family programming, ensuring equitable access and robust partnerships with colleges and programs.