What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Manager of College Success-Internships (2025-2026 School Year) position at DSST Public Schools?
POSITION: Campus Manager of College Success-Internships
GRADE LEVEL: High School
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. See our current openings here.
SALARY: $59,000-$79,00 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current school year calendar here.
THE ROLE
The Manager of College Success-Internships is responsible for supporting the College Success team in their campus’ college-going culture and goals. This person is also a leader in the development and execution of their campus’s internships class and related programming, in order to ensure DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
GRADE LEVEL: High School
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. See our current openings here.
SALARY: $59,000-$79,00 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current school year calendar here.
THE ROLE
The Manager of College Success-Internships is responsible for supporting the College Success team in their campus’ college-going culture and goals. This person is also a leader in the development and execution of their campus’s internships class and related programming, in order to ensure DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.
- Executes college seminar curriculum and instruction for grades 9-12.
- Advocates for and supports students in college admission and affordability processes:
- Advise building of college lists and, ultimately, submission of applications and financial aid documents
- Collaborate with school team to ensure strong and complete applications submitted (i.e. essays, letters of recommendation) to colleges for admission to institution as well as to fly-in and college-based summer programs
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with liaisons on college campuses and scholarship organizations across the country.
- Informs and advises students, families, and staff of college access and admission opportunities
- Conduct individual student and family college planning conferences (building college list, FAFSA, award letter review, college/career transition)
- Regularly communicates college and financial aid, scholarship updates/information through seminar classes and advisory lessons
- Creates and implements staff professional development sessions
- Tracks, assesses, and shares out data (summer program, fly-in visit, application, FAFSA, scholarship, award letter) trends.
- Manages Internships Class and Placement process
- Teaches four, quarter-long internships classes to juniors, and ensures the class includes all criteria of success including resume building, mock interviews, and a showcase presentation
- Finds internships/career shadow partners for students to participate in virtually or in-person
- Oversees the relationship with said partners and places students in these internships (roughly 35 per quarter)
- Maintains college counseling best practices as defined by NACAC.
- There may be additional college success or community partner duties depending on the DSST campus.
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.
- A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.
We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:
- Minimum:
- Bachelor's Degree in any field.
- At least 2 years of experience in a 6th-12th grade setting (any position) OR 2 years of experience in higher education (admissions, trio, financial aid, etc.).
- Ideal:
- Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
- Spanish language proficiency
- Previous college counseling/advising experience
- Previous teaching experience
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
- Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
- Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)
- Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
- DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
- Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
- Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
- And more!
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $7,900 - $59,000
