Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Transition Advisor include but are not limited to:

• Drive programming to support middle and elementary school staff and students with monthly college and career awareness and activities

• Serve as the point of contact for Sophomore college students that need persistence and graduation support

• Assist students in making a college decision by:

  • Helping students determine their careers of highest aspiration and best potential pathways to those careers

  • Determining the affordability of their options

  • Weighing the pros/cons of their options based on their fit factors

  • Working with caregivers to determine a best fit college/program

• Assist students in completing the following matriculation steps:

  • Securing housing

  • Securing transportation

  • Completing financial aid verification

  • Registering for classes each semester

  • Securing textbooks and other course materials

  • Connecting with the appropriate on campus resources: tutoring, mental health, social clubs etc.

• Assist freshmen in acclimating to college by:

  • Assisting with move-in (travel may be required)

  • Helping students learn and navigate their college campus

  • Introducing students to important campus contacts

• Create and maintain key relationships with campus contacts for local and partner colleges.

• Maintain impeccable data and organizational skills.

• Maintain consistent bi-weekly contact with caseload and families.

• Become the expert in the college matriculation process at all local schools.

• Build trusting relationships with students and caregivers from diverse backgrounds including Black, Latina/o, Immigrant, Asian, Low Income, and Exceptional Learners.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree required.

• 2+ years of experience counseling/advising HS students or college-aged alumni.

• 2+ years of college access or collegiate academic advising experience.

• Open to making a multi-year commitment.

• Proven success in relationship building and maintenance.

• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of KIPP Nashville; comfort and willingness to actively participate in the KIPP Nashville community.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines with fidelity.

• Experience working with racially, ethnically, socioeconomically underserved students and families.

• Awareness of holistic college student experiences.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and handle ambiguity.

• Ability to accept and implement professional feedback.

• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Additional Information

Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 12-month schedule.

Please contactrecruiting@kippnashville.org with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

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