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College Readiness Program Supervisor

College Readiness Program Supervisor

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) seeks a College Readiness Program Supervisor to join our College Readiness team.

Basic Function and Responsibility:

The College Readiness Program Supervisor reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for training and supervising APIE’s College Readiness Advocates, leading program implementation at assigned AISD schools as per APIE’s College Readiness program, and assisting with College Readiness program improvements. For program information, please visit http://www.austinpartners.org/cr.

Austin Partners in Education’s mission is to create and foster effective community and school partnerships that provide all AISD students preparation for college and career. Visit our website at http://www.austinpartners.org to learn more.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute APIE’s College Readiness program at assigned AISD high schools to ensure program participants graduate College Ready as per the Texas Success Initiative
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of College Readiness Advocates responsible for providing one-on-one academic support and mentoring to program participants
• Lead efforts to place volunteer tutors at assigned high schools
• Lead program implementation efforts at assigned high schools by engaging the support of campus administration, teachers, and staff as needed
• Lead CR Advocates in creating academic roadmaps for each program participant
• Lead the coordination of COMPASS testing throughout the year
• Lead advising efforts for all Non-CR students at assigned campuses
• Build strong and productive relationships with AISD and ACC key personnel
• Ensure advocates keep consistent schedules and meet regularly with students
• Model appropriate instructional strategies and professional comportment for CR Advocates
• Provide solutions for CR Advocates in challenging situations
• Provide resource and moral support to CR Advocates
• Empower CR Advocates to take initiative and apply problem solving skills when appropriate
• Ensure advocates understand, record, and submit student progress documentation
• Continuously monitor student attendance, participation, and academic progress and meet regularly with CR Advocates to make programmatic adjustments as needed to meet APIE’s CR goals
• Submit weekly reports to the CR Program Manager regarding student attendance, participation, and academic progress
• Work closely with the College Readiness Program Manager to find program solutions to meet CR program goals and student needs
• Continuously monitor and analyze program results and suggest forms of improvement
• Serve as CR Advocate for students as needed
• Maintain a consistent schedule of school visits and advocate meetings (65-75% of the work week will be at assigned high schools)

Qualification Standards:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or related field required, Graduate Degree in Education or a related field preferred & 3 Years related experience

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes
• Be student- focused
• Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters dealing with school and student relations
• Educational training/background in secondary education
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Good organizational skills & flexibility a must
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Candidate will exhibit strong initiative and able to adapt quickly
• Must be upbeat, positive, outgoing, personable, and able to relate well with diverse populations with a particular emphasis on working with young people ages 16-18.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to foster and grow relationships with high school staff, administration and students, including mentoring and motivating
• Able to manage multiple students initiatives and job functions simultaneously
• Experience working with high school students preferred
• Fluent in Spanish a plus
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable private transportation

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and professional references to Austin Partners in Education, careers@austinpartners.org. No phone calls, please.