Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Director to join the College Success Office.
The Director will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
We are currently seeking a Director to lead the College Success and Education and Innovation Teams. The ideal candidate will be experienced in departmental leadership, cultivating relationships, and have a myriad of experiences within higher education.
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Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related social services field preferred, Bachelor's Degree Required.
• At least five years of experience in student affairs, college admissions, college counseling, student advising, and data-driven methods to increase student admission to and matriculation into college

Who You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Knowledge of admissions and enrollment policies, alternative programs/vocational studies
• Knowledge of higher education, financial aid, and postsecondary education
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program including evening, and some weekends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations
• Proactive and anticipatory thinking and planning skills
• Prior experience with youth and young adults of diverse cultural backgrounds is a plus

What You'll Do

• Provide direct supervision to Assistant Director, Provide leadership and guidance to Lead Counselors, Education and Innovation Specialists and a team of 25 College Counselors
• Ensure students have regular and substantive guidance and contact with College Counselors
• Collaborate with Data Manager and Evaluation Department on key systems and processes for data management and reporting on student engagement, persistence, retention, enrollment, credit accumulation, and graduation
• Provide quarterly updates on cohort persistence strategies
• Ensure a strong culture of accountability, standards, and best practices in all areas of the College Success Program
• Ensure staff are up to date on trends in education including but not limited to: constructive behavior, perseverance, growth mindset, social skills, communication, participant engagement, and learning strategies for current college students and participants who are not in school
• Remain abreast of trends in higher education, college access, college admissions, vocational and certification programs
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with HCZ colleagues, and serve as a liaison to external community organizations, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders
• Partner with CSO Readiness Director to cultivate relationships with colleges and universities to develop admission processes specific to our population and implement sustainable options for CSO scholars.
• Partner with CSO Career Director to provide information on participants to create pathways for all populations towards Career Success
• Work with Data Team to track trends in college admission, retention, enrollment and graduation success rates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Some weekends
• 12 Months

BenefitsAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our Exceptional Full-time Benefits Include

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for the role is $120,000 - $135,000 per year. To be considered, please apply directly through the posting. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.