• Manages, develops, continuously improves and monitors the City Schools-Persists readiness programs and services.
• Ensures a strong focus on closing the achievement gap and increasing positive postsecondary outcomes for all students in assigned areas of programmatic support.
• Works collaboratively with schools, community partners colleges, and employers to establish a comprehensive district post-secondary roadmap to ensure that students have the opportunity and preparation to enroll in college, enter the military, join the workforce or participate in a training program.
• Provides support to principals and school counselors in developing and evaluating the implementation of school-based Post-Secondary Transition programs and services.
• Supports coordination of professional development for school counselors and College and Career team leads with regards to City Schools Persists programming.
• Supports implementation of initiatives to build more community resources and program options for Post-Secondary Transition.
• Works in partnership with the Office of Special Education, Transition Services to support the development of a comprehensive post-secondary transition plan for all students
• Creates and maintains up-to-date post-secondary pathways information based on local workforce needs and advises students and instructors on college and career choice.
• Works with the Communications and Family and Community Engagement Offices to communicate accessibility to college, career, military, and financial aid information through reference materials and computer-based information systems.
• Works closely with the work-based learning team to help curate opportunities for students who choose to pursue the workforce after college.
• Collaborates with the Division of Research and Accountability to analyze data around high school graduation, college applications, college acceptances, college enrollment, ASVAB, ACT, SAT and PSAT test scores,
• Supports implementation of City Schools Navigator Center.
• Manages the implementation and support for individual postsecondary plans for all students
• Monitors local, state, and national initiatives and best practices in career and college transitional programs to ensure that were applicable are adopted by the City Schools.
• Attends appropriate local, state, and federal conferences and seminars.
• Serves on committees related to post-secondary transition.
• Assists in coordinating school-based college/career transition activities and the career fair.
• May assist in writing annual grant applications.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, School Counseling or a related area. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years' experience in working with college and/or career readiness and access and transition
• Effective project management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective college and career readiness strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of current practices of college counseling and post-secondary advising.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership and management skills that demonstrate the ability to accomplish successful education outcomes.
• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• Good organization and analytical skills.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet established schedules and timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel and community partners.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City retirement plan.