Key Responsibilities:
The Director of KIPP Forward Nashville is responsible for setting the strategic vision of KIPP Forward and ensuring that all KIPP Nashville students and alumni are benefiting from strong and strategic post-secondary counseling and support. The Director of KIPP Forward will oversee the development and implementation of robust programming for students and alumni success in high school, post-secondary programs, and career.
As a Director of KIPP Forward Nashville, your core responsibilities include:
Execute KIPP Forward Strategy and Vision
Design and implement a strategic plan for the KIPP Forward program based on the organizational-wide vision, in partnership with the high school Principals, Chief of Equity, Leadership and Student Experience (CELSE), and Chief of Schools (COS).
Set annual goals for the KIPP Forward team, in partnership with the high school Principals, CELSE and COS to drive college matriculation and persistence, and career services
Develop strategic partnerships with organizations that can help prepare alumni for success in high school, post-secondary programs, and career, including providing academic support, social support, summer opportunities, and career exploration opportunities
Determine and execute career integration strategies for all students
Drive the development of the KIPP Nashville Career Services program\
Collaborate with the high school Principals and leadership team in order to meet the KIPP Forward vision
Creates, and manages KIPP Forward budget and approval process for KIPP Forward team members
Drive Results Through KIPP Forward Management and Development
Lead, manage and develop the KIPP Forward Team (which includes College Counselors, College Persistence Advisors, and Career Counselors)
Oversees all college knowledge and career exploration curriculum and post secondary preparation and career success initiatives
Ensure KIPP Nashville meets the KIPP Foundation’s goals for College Completion and College Partnerships
Oversees KIPP Forward communication, events, and services focused on college readiness, college access, college persistence, college completion, and career readiness
Manage the KIPP Forward budget to ensure accurate financial reporting and responsible budget development
Manage & support the entry of student and college data in the Alumni Database
As appropriate and necessary, assists in mentoring alumni or providing high school, college, and financial aid counseling
Stakeholders Relations
Develops and manages college partnerships and other partnerships meant to improve the graduation rates of KIPP Nashville alumni from college at rates that exceed the six-year graduation rates for underrepresented students with the intent of graduating KIPP Nashville alumni at rates equal to their top quartile peers
Manage and promote opportunities for KIPP Forward and KIPP alumni including, but not limited to summer programs, job placement, scholarships, test preparation, college selection process, networking opportunities, and general well-being
Communicate with key stakeholders – students, parents, faculty and staff, community, and board members – to proactively engage all stakeholders in working towards college completion
Collaborates with other Directors, Managing Directors, Principals, and Chiefs regarding strategic planning, implementation of key initiatives, and cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Leadership Teams for KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School and the new high school opening in 2023
People Management
Supervises and professionally develops KIPP Forward Team to ensure that all KIPP Nashville scholars are on track to pursue the best post-secondary path to the career of their choice