KIPP OKC is part of the national KIPP network of tuition-free, open enrollment college-preparatory public charter schools dedicated to preparing scholars from most deserving communities for success in college and life.
 
Who we are: KIPP OKC College Prep Middle School is a high-performing, college-preparatory public charter school. We educate scholars in grades 4-8.

What we do: We set clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement, social-emotional skill support, and character development in order to create and reinforce a well-rounded culture of achievement. We know that every scholar is different and we personalize learning based on a scholar’s needs, skills, and interests. 
 
How we do it: Great schools require great teachers and school leaders. We empower our educators to lead school teams, and we invest in training to help them grow as professionals. Our schools provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment with minimal distractions and more time for both academics and character building, so our scholars love school and maximize their learning.
 
Why it matters: Great education transforms lives. At KIPP OKC, teachers, scholars, and families are all united around the same goal: college and a choice-filled life. We believe that an excellent college-preparatory education will set scholars up for success in whatever life path they choose. When our scholars graduate from 8th grade, they leave us prepared to enroll at high-performing schools of choice. Additionally, our KIPP OKC alumni complete college at a higher rate above the national average for all scholars, and four times higher than that of scholars from similar economic backgrounds.

The Opportunity

The KIPP Forward Graduate Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of the re-enrollment and transfer efforts set forth by the KIPP Forward Director and KIPP Foundation. The initiative will focus on KIPP OKC alumni who are struggling to get enrolled and/or transferred into four-year universities, military programs, and career and technical training programs. The KIPP Forward OKC team will push this initiative by hosting college and career workshops, mock interviews, college tours, as well as provide career counseling for our alumni.

This position serves KIPP Forward by building relationships and contacting alumni on a quarterly basis to learn of their needs and share invaluable information and resources. The graduate assistant will encourage and assist alumni in choosing their own path as they lead choice-filled lives. The right candidate will also have an entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, creativity, and the ability to be flexible.

Key Responsibilities

1. Working with Alumni 
   1. Maintain quarterly contact with alumni from cohorts 2017-2021 to share resources and give information on upcoming alumni events and workshops
   2. Ensure alumni tracking database is updated and accurate at all times
   3. Maintain spreadsheets of alum interests in the following areas: college, career, vocational training, and military
2. Working with KIPP Forward Director
   1. Assist KIPP Forward Director with hosting events and workshops quarterly and as needed
   2. Meet with KIPP Forward Director weekly to share updates on alumni and resources they need to be successful
   3. Maintain a calendar of all upcoming events and engagements
   4. Support in school-based analysis of YouScience to understand trends among our students and alumni.
3. Working with KIPP Forward
   1. Attend monthly training calls with KIPP Foundation
   2. Assist with the creation fliers and newsletters for alumni as needed
   3. Assist with KIPP Forward’s social media presence
   4. General office tasks as needed, including, but not limited to: copying, filing, sending mailings, answering phone calls, responding to emails, and faxing.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with high school and college students (especially first-generation) and their families in the college counseling field.
• Strong working knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with faculty, families, students, and community partners.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fast learner with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that is deadline driven.
• Strong communication skills.
• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to help our students persist in college.
• Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding.
• 60 college credits completed (required)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits 

• Salary is commensurate with experience. KIPP OKC teachers earn a salary that is an average of $7k more than the surrounding districts.
• Employee health insurance coverage
• Life insurance including AD & D
• Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System contributions
• Compensated leave time for illness or personal reasons
• All staff members are issued a laptop computer and instructional technological equipment.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within KIPP OKC.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.