Senior College Access & Admissions Coordinator

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Coordinator III to lead college readiness initiatives for grades 6-12. The role focuses on college pathways, scholarships, and targeted counseling to boost college admissions success.

Responsibilities include coordinating student workshops, parent orientations, and collaboration with staff to align programs with graduation requirements and timelines. Occasional travel and weekend events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; Master's preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in a high school or college counseling setting.
• Experience with college admissions and counseling at high school or college level.
• Knowledge of barriers faced by low-income, first-generation college-bound students.
• Experience working with students and parents from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Extensive knowledge of college admissions and the financial aid process.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to use data management software such as Excel and Naviance.
• Willingness to periodically travel and host weekend or evening events.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a school-wide culture of attending college.
• Coordinate student workshops and parent orientations/meetings for each grade level.
• Engage parents and adult supporters in the college planning, admissions, and college selection processes.
• Assist students in navigating the college search and application process, including group and one-on-one guidance to ensure timely completion of applications, essays, financial aid, and enrollment.
• Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents.
• Support scholarship and award search processes for students.
• Collaborate with staff to define and implement age-appropriate college programming across grades 6-12.
• Support college preparation experiences through classes and events (guest speakers, college fairs/visits, SAT prep).
• Maintain external relationships to bring college opportunities to the school.
• Facilitate testing coordination (SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP) at appropriate grade times.

Skills

Spanish language

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Naviance

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Coordinator III to lead college readiness initiatives for grades 6-12. The role focuses on college pathways, scholarships, and targeted counseling to boost college admissions success.

Responsibilities include coordinating student workshops, parent orientations, and collaboration with staff to align programs with graduation requirements and timelines. Occasional travel and weekend events may be required.