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Phoenix Charter Academy Network Dir. of Post-Secondary Success in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Network Director of Post-Secondary Success The Opportunity The Network Director of Post-Secondary Success (NDPSS) is a critical member of the Phoenix statewide team. Reporting to the Chief of Schools, the Network Director of Post-Secondary Success will be instrumental in creating systems, policies and programs to advance the college and career readiness and persistence, of low-income, first-generation, immigrant students, and students of color across our network. This is a great opportunity for a leader who has demonstrated ability in designing and maintaining new partnerships, programming and structures that provide scholars with post-secondary programming intended to increase readiness, access, and persistence. Your Contribution In addition to demonstrating the qualities of a Phoenix staff member, the Network Director of Post-Secondary Success will be responsible for the following: Expand programming for increased scholar success Collaborate with the state-wide and school-based teams in creating and implementing a 1-, 3- and 5-year vision for College and Career Success at Phoenix Academy Build and manage multiple partnerships with community colleges and other post-secondary transition programs to expand Phoenix?s support programming for scholar\'s post-graduation Develop career and certification pathways for scholars with non-traditional high school backgrounds Expand Phoenix?s career exploration by creating partnerships, systems and structures for scholar internship opportunities Stay up to date on Massachusetts career trends and the workforce development programs that support them Execute the post-secondary vision outlined in the organization strategic plan Support advisory units specific to college and career exploration as needed Serve as a member on Phoenix network college and career planning team Oversee College, Career and Transition Support Design systems and structures that help create post-secondary pathways, including helping the collaborative practice team create internal pathways through course structures In collaboration with Directors/Managers of post-secondary success at the school level, develop pathways for Health Science and Tech Careers, as a start to career mapping and pathways, within our programing Work with outside agencies to foster partnerships, internships and externships for career and college opportunities Maintain regular communication with outside agencies, colleges, and any other stakeholders involved in the lives of graduating scholars and alumni Create systems, structures, procedures and protocols for tracking alumni achieving (to and through) post-secondary goals. Oversee the postsecondary accountability across the network Required Qualifications Deep commitment to Phoenix?s mission and communities 5+ years of experience leading college access and success programs with demonstrated deep understanding of the needs of low-income, American-born Black, first generation, immigrant students and students of color. Demonstrated experience within higher education settings including knowledge of higher education best-practices for advancing the persistence and completion of first-generation students Knowledge of and experience working in or collaborating with local workforce development organizations Proven experience leading collaborations and strategic planning processes involving multiple stakeholders. Bachelor?s Degree required Preferred Qualifications Master?s degree preferred but not required English & Spanish bilingual skills Management/ supervisory experience