Director of College Counseling

Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation’s top colleges and universities. Our educators are passionate advocates for our scholars and their families, committed to closing the opportunity gap for underserved communities. Teachers are supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching, and weekly feedback. Just as teachers invest their time and energy in their scholars, we invest our time and energy in the continuous development of our teachers. Additionally, our highly qualified teachers will play a critical role in developing the school’s culture and educational philosophies.At Austin Achieve, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve the children in our communities better and are looking for educators who are ready to drive transformative change.

Our Director of College Counseling will play an essential role in ensuring our students have the skills and information necessary to apply for college and be successful college students when they graduate from Austin Achieve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement a program for college acceptance and 100% graduation of senior class.  
2. Manage and coach college seminar 9-12 teachers around instructional practice and student data during weekly meetings
3. Oversee College Seminar courses, including curriculum development, formative and summative assessments. 
4. Manage and coach the Dean of College Completion (alumni counselor)
5. Aid the Campus Testing Coordinator with the implementation of Pre-ACT, ACT, TSIA2.0, and ASVAB exams
6. Develop and maintain strong relationships with scholars and their families 
7. Develop and maintain relationships with college and university admissions representatives, including hosting multiple rep campus visits in the fall and spring.
8. Maximize access to school-based, and community-based resources. 
9. Plan several college visits for multiple grade levels during the school year.
10. Plan and execute campus events, including but not limited to Graduation, College Signing Day, 100% Applied Ceremony, FAFSA Night, 9th-11th Parent Financial Aid Night, and Senior Parent Meetings
11. Prepare trainings to support teachers and staff in implementing college-ready strategies in all high school classes.  
12. Maintain accurate records of senior class data (financial, acceptance, FAFSA, etc.) and report to leadership team in a weekly check-in.
13. Other duties as assigned.
14. Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and compliance with state and federal law. 
15. Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree 
2. Fluent Spanish speakers strongly preferred. 
3. Willingness to work collaboratively with teachers to support students’ needs. 
4. Deep seated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve. 
5. Willingness to do “whatever it takes” to ensure all students are prepared for academic success.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous success working with Austin Achieve scholars and staff/teachers.
• Two years’ minimum experience with low-income, diverse adolescent populations.
• Experience initiating projects and working independently, without close supervision.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.