Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from KIPP Texas Public Schools
Job overview
The College Transition Advisor role at KIPP Texas Public Schools supports high school seniors and alumni in successfully transitioning to college or postsecondary pathways by providing guidance, coaching, and resources to ensure enrollment and persistence.
Responsibilities and impact
The advisor will build relationships with students, parents, and staff, conduct one-on-one advising, plan college exposure visits and family education nights, deliver transition lessons, track matriculation steps, support alumni during their first college semester with outreach and campus visits, and maintain student data in Salesforce.
Compensation and benefits
Salary depends on experience, education, and expertise; full-time employees have access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans with competitive rates starting as low as $25/month.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree, prior experience with college students, strong coaching and active listening skills, cultural competence, project management ability, proficiency with college admissions and financial aid processes, and familiarity with data tracking tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
Work environment and culture
KIPP Texas values diversity, collaboration, academic excellence, belongingness, and joy, fostering a supportive environment rooted in community and student success.
Company information
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter schools serving nearly 34,000 students across major Texas cities, part of the national KIPP network focused on college-preparatory education since 1994.
Team overview
The advisor works closely with the college and career counseling team and interacts with students, parents, and various stakeholders to support student transitions.
Job location and travel
The role involves working at KIPP campuses, local college/university campuses, and SSP offices across Texas, with travel required and a mix of office, school, and campus settings.
Unique job features
The position uniquely focuses on preventing summer melt through sustained outreach and on-campus visits, combining personalized advising with data-driven tracking to support underserved students' college success.
Company overview
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students across Texas. They focus on providing high-quality education to underserved communities, emphasizing character development alongside academic excellence. The organization is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, which began in 1994 and has since expanded significantly. KIPP Texas generates revenue through public funding, private donations, and grants, ensuring resources to support their mission of empowering students to lead choice-filled lives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in college advising, student outreach, and data management, emphasizing your ability to support students through their transition from high school to college and beyond.
Focus on showcasing your skills in relationship building with students, parents, and educational stakeholders, as well as your proficiency with college admissions processes, financial aid, and student tracking databases like Salesforce.
Apply through multiple channels including the KIPP Texas Public Schools official careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other education-focused job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current College Transition Advisors, counselors, or staff in the KIPP Texas college and career counseling team; start conversations by referencing KIPP’s mission to close information gaps or by asking about their experiences supporting KIPPsters through college transition.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'college transition advisor,' 'student outreach,' 'financial aid verification,' 'Salesforce,' and 'college admissions processes' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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