Assistant Director of College & Career Strategy

NOLA Public Schools VisionThe vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of College and Career Strategy will support the Director of College & Career Strategy in developing a sustainable framework to connect students to secondary and post-secondary opportunities. This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with schools and program providers and identifying new partnership opportunities to expand college and career opportunities for students in New Orleans. The position will be based at NOLA Public Schools Central Office. Traveling to various schools and school partners in the city will be required. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Youth Force NOLA to create a sustainable process to connect NOLA-PS students to career exploration opportunities;
• Collaborates with secondary and post-secondary program leaders to increase student enrollment and outcomes;
• Supports exploration and development of new partnership opportunities for students related to workforce development, college readiness and career success;
• Provides input to key local/state initiatives that affect college and career readiness endeavors;
• Supports grant writing/procurement process for any request for quotes, funding opportunity, application, or vendor product that enhances college and career readiness;
• Attend staff, district, and partnership meetings, as necessary;
• Provides support and resources to schools as needed;
• Organize citywide trainings for school staff to maximize program and funding opportunities;
• In collaboration with school support organizations, works to create and expand JumpStart Diploma pathways in Orleans high schools;
• In collaboration with training providers, maintains a directory of “quick credentials” for opportunity youth;
• Coordinate with Exceptional Children’s Services and English Language Learner Departments to promote equitable programming and opportunities across student groups;
• Collaborate with Middle School Leaders to ensure career exploration opportunities are provided for middle school students;
• Supports monitoring of high school data submissions to ensure that data is entered timely and accurately to drive improvements in school funding and accountability;
• Supports implementation and maintenance of the district’s early warning system to empower schools to better meet the needs of students;
• Supports district schools with data collection, state reporting, and accurate data management.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar area of study, required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management or a related field in an education.
• Experience as a high school teacher or counselor preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Experience maintaining student data in Power School preferred;
• Basic proficiency working with data required;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others and communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner;
• Understanding of charter schools, the education landscape in New Orleans, and applicable policies;
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent information-gathering and monitoring skills;
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to collaborate and partner with various stakeholders;
• Ability to work well under pressure, while projecting high motivation, maintaining strict confidentiality and handling clients with tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to follow-up/follow-through on assignments is essential  
• Understanding of the LDOE High School Accountability System.

Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.
Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   - Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; - Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; - Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; - Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; - Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.     
Performance EvaluationThe employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.
EEOC StatementNOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.