College and Career Readiness District Coordinator

Department: Programs

Reports To: Chief Programs Officer AND Pinellas County Schools K-12 School Counseling Specialist

Salary Status: Full-Time, Exempt

About us:

Pinellas Education Foundation is a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit organization committed to transforming students’ lives, empowering them to achieve their full potential, and providing teachers with the resources they need to excel in the classroom. Through innovative initiatives, a strong partnership with Pinellas County Schools, and collaboration with community partners, the Foundation works tirelessly to accelerate educational achievement for all students.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for our next team member who wants to contribute to making a difference for students in Pinellas County. Our mission only happens when we have great talent working collaboratively. This position is the primary point of contact and first line of district support for the assigned cohort of school-based College & Career Centers. The District Coordinator assists the school college and career-readiness teams with postsecondary preparation activities and events, including those conducted through the College and Career Center. The District Coordinator works with district counselors, school college-and career-readiness coordinators and school counseling teams to ensure each student has a postsecondary plan and the navigational skills to support their plan.

What we offer:

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, STD/LTD, 403B retirement plan with profit sharing contributions, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and misc. worksite benefits. For the current plan year, we pay 100% of the employee’s premium for one of the comprehensive medical plans offered. Eligible employees will receive 11 paid holidays plus 1 week off around Christmas and New Year’s, PTO days, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with school-based and district stakeholders to meet annual college and career readiness objectives
• Prepare and review various reports to ensure the timely and accurate entry of data and identify specific trends among schools, teams and specific initiatives
• Schedule and provide on-site support to school CCR coordinators to meet school and district college and career-readiness goals
• Support school and district staff in the coordination and execution of district-wide college and career-readiness events/activities/experiences in collaboration with district and school calendars, such as FAFSA completion events, parent information nights, college fairs (virtual and in-person), application week, decision day, and Elevating Excellence Summer Seminars
• Assist schools in coordinating and scheduling all college and career preparedness school-based events, activities and experiences
• Monitor implementation, engagement and effectiveness of cohort college and career-preparedness events and activities
• Support districtwide communication plans and promotional campaigns for college and career-readiness initiatives, events, activities and experiences
• Directly support Elevating Excellence college-going experiences and summer seminars
• Monitor documentation of all students utilizing the College and Career Centers districtwide and use data to track success and identify trends
• Collaborate with school staff to update, maintain, implement and document protocols and processes for College and Career Center management to ensure site-based protocols allow for seamless center operation that support student outcomes
• Recruit and train School Coordinator, College and Career Readiness and volunteers districtwide
• Design processes and build capacity to efficiently manage the center and meet college and career-readiness goals

Skills and Attributes:

• Detail-oriented; strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on listening skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and program coordination skills.
• Strong orientation toward detail and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Working knowledge of higher education and/or public school systems.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two of more years of experience in college and career readiness advising preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Standing, walking, carrying, bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

Work Environment:

This position works out of the Pinellas County Schools Largo Administration office. Traveling to and attending occasional morning, afternoon, night, or weekend events will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Largo, FL 33773

Salary : $54,000 - $56,000