Manager of Post Secondary Support

KIPP DC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP DC is seeking a Manager of Postsecondary Support to oversee a caseload of alumni pursuing postsecondary paths, providing ongoing coaching, monitoring enrollment, and supporting strategic initiatives with the KIPP Forward team.

This full-time, hybrid role at our Washington headquarters requires collaboration with schools, data accuracy, and a strong commitment to college readiness for our graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of two years experience in college and career access and persistence.
• General knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid.
• Passion for education and commitment to KIPP DC’s and KIPP Forward’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Alumni Engagement: Develop strategic outreach plans to engage alumni caseload.
• Data & Progress Monitoring: Maintain real‑time data and monitor matriculation and persistence.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Work with KIPP Forward leaders to plan and execute projects.
• Represent KIPP DC/KIPP Forward when visiting postsecondary institutions and at external conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Postsecondary Support role is an integral part of the KIPP Forward team, ensuring KIPP DC alumni are supported along their postsecondary journeys. The starting salary range for this role is $78,436-$85,256. This is a full-time, hybrid flexible role based at KIPP DC headquarters with an immediate start date.

The Manager of Postsecondary Support role is an integral part of the KIPP Forward team, ensuring KIPP DC alumni are supported along their postsecondary journeys. The starting salary range for this role is $78,436-$85,256. This is a full-time, hybrid flexible role based at KIPP DC headquarters with an immediate start date.

About KIPP DC

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital.

Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

About The Role

The Manager of Postsecondary Support is responsible for supporting a caseload of KIPP DC alumni who are enrolled or seeking post secondary enrollment. The Manager of Postsecondary Support provides ongoing coaching and advising, maintains accurate data, and monitors the enrollment progress of the alumni on your caseload. Additionally, this role supports the KIPP Forward leadership team with planning and executing various stretch projects.

Location and Type of Work

As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Alumni Engagement & Support (60% of time)

• Develop strategic outreach plans to ensure meaningful engagement with alumni caseload
• Collaborate with alumni, families and key stakeholders to support the short- and long-term goals of alumni
• Provide coaching and strategic interventions to alumni and support them with implementing strategies that will support their postsecondary advancement

Data & Progress Monitoring (20% of time)

• Maintain real-time data in databases associated with team specific goals
• Progress monitor the matriculation and persistence of alumni on caseload at postsecondary institutions

Collaboration & Partnership (20% of time)

• Collaborate with KIPP Forward leaders to plan and execute projects and initiatives that drive postsecondary matriculation and persistence
• Collaborate with the KIPP Forward team and HS College and Career Teams to execute relevant programming for students, alumni & families
• Represent KIPP DC/KIPP Forward when visiting postsecondary institutions and when attending external conferences to promote the organization’s brand and build relationships with key stakeholders

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two years experience working in college and career access and persistence spaces
• Passion for education and strong commitment to KIPP DC’s and KIPP Forward’s mission
• General knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the DC Metro area
• Relevant experience working in a college environment; experience working with diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while using innovative strategies to meet challenges
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

Physical Requirements

• Availability to travel locally and long distances, as needed, via any modes of transportation

Demonstrated Excellence In The Following Areas

• Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child’s potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
• Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
• Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
• Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
• Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
• Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Benefits & Compensation

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $78,436-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

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