Placement Programs Lead for Underserved Youth

Jiffy Lube International, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Close to public transit

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Oliver Scholars in New York City is seeking an Assistant Director of Placement to join the Admissions & Placement team. You will build relationships with partner schools, advocate for applicants, and guide families through the placement process from interviewing to financial aid.

You will also lead campus presentations, coordinate tests, counsel families on options and fit, and help grow the high school and middle school placement program, while maintaining data, reports, and program quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years experience working with students and families at a nonprofit, K-12 or higher-ed setting.
• Outstanding public speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with independent schools.
• Valid driver’s license and able to travel domestically.
• Bilingual/bi-literate in English and Spanish encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with partner schools.
• Advocate for Oliver applicants with Consortium Schools admissions staff under the guidance of the Director of Placement.
• Communicate regularly with school partners and scholar families to give updates, request documents, and answer questions.
• Lead presentations for parents and students on all parts of the placement process, including interviewing, financial aid, and test preparation.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions for families about school options, choice, and fit.
• Coordinate and administer the standardized tests required for admission.
• Resolve family application issues and help organize and keep track of all student applications.
• Review and revise applications appropriately and maintain the integrity of documents.
• Counsel parents of unplaced students on other available educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Placement to develop, implement, and inspire a vision and strategy for growing the high school and middle school placement program; identify and codify innovative strategies to ensure all students gain entry to the best-fit, selective high schools.
• Assist with creating and managing a process for administering financial support for family school visits to a growing student body.
• Assist the Director of Placement with the development and execution of all placement-related programming, including but not limited to parent and student workshops on interviewing, financial aid, and test preparation during Fall, Winter, and Spring classes.
• Maintain general knowledge of Oliver s program activities and requirements.
• Regularly update the database of school personnel, applicants, and volunteer contacts.
• Participate in review sessions after the summer preparation program to discuss student performance and create a process for counseling students or directing them to support resources.
• Collaborate with the Director of Placement on creating data protocols and database tools for compiling, analyzing, and reporting student data.
• Assist with preparing reports and statistics on student success and needs for various stakeholders, including the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with the management of the day-to-day operations of the Placement department and, in conjunction with the Director of Placement, establish departmental priorities in line with overall organizational goals.
• Manage all vendors associated with school placement, including test prep companies.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing skills

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Oliver Scholars in New York City is seeking an Assistant Director of Placement to join the Admissions & Placement team. You will build relationships with partner schools, advocate for applicants, and guide families through the placement process from interviewing to financial aid.

You will also lead campus presentations, coordinate tests, counsel families on options and fit, and help grow the high school and middle school placement program, while maintaining data, reports, and program quality.