What are the responsibilities and job description for the College & Career Success Coordinator position at Codman Academy Charter Public School?
Job Title: College and Career Success Coordinator
Supervisor: Chief of Staff
Start Date: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time, 12 Months
Hours: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Position Overview
The College and Career Success Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing programs that support high school students' transition to college and career pathways while facilitating the transition to the Codman alumni support program. This role includes organizing college visits including overnight and HBCU trip, facilitating career exploration, and managing a comprehensive internship program. The Coordinator will also oversee events such as alumni panels, college trips, and career networking opportunities, while managing postsecondary and internship opportunities and communications.
Key Responsibilities
College and Career Advising
Manage the complete college application process for 11th and 12th graders.
Teach weekly College Seminars for ninth through twelfth graders.
Design and manage summer college preparatory programs for rising seniors, including intensive summer college application preparation.
Develop college lists starting in 11th grade and ensure application components are completed on time.
Support 11th-grade Humanities teachers with essay editing.
Write letters of recommendation for all 12th-grade applicants.
Assist in the college decision process and support students not pursuing traditional 4-year colleges in post-secondary planning.
Coordinate on-campus tours for current high school students, connecting them with Codman alumni to share insights into college experiences and career opportunities.
Organize alumni panels, including HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), PWI (Predominantly White Institutions), and career panels, offering students diverse perspectives.
Plan and lead overnight college visits, including HBCU tours, and other college trips during the school year, summer, and school vacations.
Manage pre-college support programs during the summer before students transition to college, preparing them for academic and social success.
Advise students on dual enrollment/AP opportunities and build and nurture relationships with colleges, admissions offices, and external organizations to enhance opportunities for students and alumni.
Update and maintain the school profile to reflect the achievements of students and alumni, supporting ongoing partnerships.
Program and Career Exploration
Facilitate student participation in gap year and career readiness programs, such as BUILD and Year Up, exposing students to a variety of post-secondary opportunities.
Organize visits to various educational and career programs to broaden students’ perspectives on potential pathways.
Support the financial aid process for students and parents, including holding FAFSA and CSS Profile workshops and providing financial aid education.
Manage partnerships with college and career programs.
Manage comprehensive college preparation programs for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.
Teach weekly freshman seminar and sophomore career exploration courses.
Plan and execute college visits for students in grades 9-12, including organizing the annual Codman Speed Dating event.
Register 11th graders for SAT and/or ACT and SAT subject tests (if necessary).
Internship Coordination
Coordinate meaningful internship placements connected to student interests.
Oversee the supporting seminars for the internship program and capstone projects for students participating in internships.
Ensure all students complete two internships in time for graduation.
Plan and execute career networking events to connect current students and alumni with industry professionals, mentors, and peers.
Host pre-alumni and alumni breakfasts to introduce students to the wider alumni network and the support systems available.
Partnership Management
Oversee the implementation of key partnerships, including CampusBound, Dual enrollment programs, and Overgrad.
Manage college and career communications, including the events calendar, newsletters, event invitations, job postings, and social media outreach.
Seek out professional development opportunities and participate in Boston charter school college counseling professional development.
Update and publicize the scholarship database and college profile annually.
Develop and strengthen relationships with college admissions offices.
Send out regular communications through Parent Square to families, keeping them apprised of the college and career process.
Year One Support
Collaborate with colleagues (including the Alumni Success Coordinator, Chief of Staff, Principals, and Head of School) to manage Codman’s year one alumni support program to promote college persistence and graduation.
Use data to inform practice and measure progress toward strategic plan goals.
Lead in-house staff supporting alumni events, including Graduation, Alumni Panels, Alumni Reunions, and Networking.
Share alumni data with staff, boards, and subcommittees.
Maintain partnerships with Bottom Line to support alumni in the program.
Hold summer meetings with rising freshmen before they enter college, ensuring all students have a plan for pre enrollment paperwork and completing health insurance waivers.
Support the transcript reimbursement program to increase quantitative data and visit alumni on campus as time allows.
Support regular alumni surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data and collaborate with other charter schools working on college persistence.
Coordinate 2-3 alumni networking events annually and support the dissemination of funds to alumni, particularly scholarships and grant-funded unpaid internships.
Coordinate alumni working on campus.
Community Engagement and Stewardship
Actively uphold the Codman community as “we are crew, not passengers,” supporting each other in reaching shared goals.
All adults in the community are role models and educators, implementing Expeditionary Learning design principles and core practices in their roles.
Advance the school’s educational mission by participating in duties consistent with building, upholding, and promoting a strong Codman community.
Actively seek and value feedback to improve performance.
Qualifications & Experiences
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in college and career advising, college access programs, or career readiness initiatives.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with diverse student populations.
Familiarity with college application processes and financial aid procedures.
Preferred:
Experience working in an urban school setting or with underserved populations.
Knowledge of dual enrollment and internship programs.
Familiarity with college persistence programs and gap year programs.
Multilingual abilities are a plus.
Work Environment and Expectations
Flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend events.
Regular travel for college visits, campus tours, and alumni events.
Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
Opportunities for professional growth within the department.
Additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references detailing their experience and outlining their qualifications and commitment to Codman Academy’s mission.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000