Director of College & Career Services - High School

Digital Pioneers Academy is a tuition-free public charter middle and high school, open to all students. We empower students to develop marketable computer science skills and habits of innovation so they can experience a future of choice.

Position Summary

The Director of College will lead our College and Career Office, and holds responsibility for ensuring all of our scholars matriculate to and find success in their chosen college and career paths. The Director of College will promote the mission of DPA with a college and career counseling program that will develop student knowledge, skills, and character. It is the ultimate goal of the office, through guidance and education, that all scholars are accepted to post-secondary institutions.

At DPA, we operate as a team with one mission. We attract leaders with a successful track record of developing authentic relationships with scholars, families and professional peers. With a collective mission to develop the next generation of innovators, our teachers will develop ours scholars to not only consume, but create the digital economy.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead DPA’s College and Career Office and counseling team
• Guide families and scholars through the college application process, including the SAT / ACT testing process.
• Plan specific events for families to learn more information about the college selection process.
• Plan and lead college visits for high school students
• Guide students through the college applications process with the goal of helping students to identify and pursue the most appropriate post-secondary pathway
• Complete all clerical tasks associated with above responsibilities (filing, copying, data entry, etc.)
• Provide weekly office hours where families and scholars can ask questions and receive guidance on the college application process
• Teach College Seminar courses
• Supporting scholars and families with applications for need-based and merit-based financial aid and scholarships
• Coordinating on-campus and off-campus recruitment opportunities including hosting admissions recruiters during the senior fall

Success in this Role

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Digital Pioneers Academy offers a highly competitive salary based on education and experience.

Digital Pioneers also offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time staff.