KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 275 schools nationwide, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across four schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 98% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 92% are African American or LatinX, 13% receive special education services, and 18% are designated as Multilingual Learners. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The KIPP Forward program at KIPP Indy provides rigorous support and guidance to ensure that all current students and alumni have the knowledge and skills necessary to develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. The Postsecondary Match Counselor is responsible for ensuring that every graduate earns admission into a best-fit college or university or Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and commits to matriculating to their best-fit following high school graduation. The Counselor provides close guidance in college and career-aspiration research, as well as the application, financial, and decision processes. This position will report to the Director of College and Career Counseling (DCCC). 

College and Career Advising and Placement 

• Directly support juniors and seniors at KIPP Indy Legacy High to identify a positive post secondary path and create a plan to ensure each student matriculates to chosen path with an emphasis on multilingual learners 

• Directly support the college application process for seniors, including managing letters of recommendation and transcripts, while ensuring that seniors are applying to a wide range of competitive schools related to their academic profile 

• Assist families of seniors to submit the FAFSA by designated internal deadlines as set by the KIPP Foundation Match Counselor Framework and in accordance to Indiana graduation requirements. 

• Keep students and families informed of deadlines and resources to support them with the completion of key application, financial aid, and scholarship processes  

• Create access to college and career resources and opportunities available to support historically underrepresented populations (including, but not limited to undocumented students, students with diverse learning needs, etc.)  

• Collaborate to design an effective program for seniors who are not eligible for a bachelor's enrollment directly after high school so that all students have an education pathway towards equitable achievement of KIPP’s Mission 

Data/Caseload Management 

• Directly support juniors and seniors at KIPP Indy Legacy High to identify a positive postsecondary path and create a plan to ensure each student matriculates to chosen path with an emphasis on multilingual learners  

• Progress-monitor and support with data entry for all KIPP Forward college access goals including, college application completion and submission, FAFSA completion, and student and family one-on-ones, and career integration support 

• Participate in training for and fully utilize the resources of Overgrad, KIPP’s college application management system, to facilitate the institutional search and application processes, as well as to manage student data 

• Participate in bi-monthly Match counseling strategy meetings  
   

Team Collaboration and General Responsibilities 

• Participate in a weekly meeting with manager to evaluate progress toward goals, problem solve around challenges, and receive regular feedback on job performance  

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• College and career counseling experience preferred 

• Bilingual preferred (Spanish) 

• Experience working with students from under-resourced communities

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Indy’s mission and community, and commitment to the belief that outstanding School Leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes with all students

• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage concurrent projects under tight deadlines

• Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently

• Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail

• Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions 

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.

KIPP Indy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.