Director, College Advancement – South

KIPP Foundation

. Lead and support South regions as regional experts in college access, persistence, and completion strategies .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $124,800 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support South regions as regional experts in college access, persistence, and completion strategies
Drive year-over-year increases in BA/BS enrollment, all pathways enrollment, and estimated college completion rates
Oversee a portfolio of 2 regions, 15–17 high schools, and approximately 1,500–1,800 seniors
Lead networkwide campaigns that drive college enrollment, including the fall college enrollment verification campaign
Implement and continuously improve College and Career Readiness and Access across high schools and regions
Lead college and career planning, including exposure, applications, personal statements, and postsecondary pathways
Ensure high-quality delivery of college and career seminars and support school teams in Match, Counseling, and Enrollment outcomes
Coach and mentor Regional Directors and High School Directors
Provide targeted, data-informed feedback and facilitate professional development for regional staff
Monitor enrollment, matriculation, and estimated college completion data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
Drive improvements in best-fit college placement, Early Decision participation, and successful enrollment in postsecondary pathways
Support differentiated interventions for regions, schools, and students to promote equity in access, persistence, and completion
Develop, maintain, and disseminate college and career preparation tools, resources, and guidance
Lead or manage initiatives improving student engagement, application completion, and college readiness
Coordinate logistics, communications, and operations for events, professional development, and network convenings
Partner with K-8 and high school teams to align regional strategies with the broader KIPP network
Refine and implement College Advancement strategy across the region
Collaborate with network teams on counseling, match, and college access initiatives
Travel up to 30% to partner institutions, KIPP regions, or staff convenings
Report directly to the Vice President of College Advancement

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in college access, college counseling, postsecondary advising, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education, or a related field preferred
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or managing adult professionals
Proven record of driving measurable student outcomes, particularly in college enrollment, matriculation, or persistence
Experience designing and implementing curriculum, interventions, or programs that support postsecondary success
Track record of managing multi-site programs or portfolios, including data-informed decision making and resource allocation
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners at scale
Preferred experience with networked or multi-school educational organizations, KIPP, charter school networks, or similar contexts
Preferred experience with college readiness and college access campaigns in Texas and/or Oklahoma
Passion and commitment to KIPP’s mission and core values
Ability to set ambitious goals, manage work effectively, make data-informed decisions, solve problems, collaborate, and communicate complex information clearly

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 holidays
18 days additional flexible PTO days, increasing to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+
100% paid parental leave
100% coverage of the premium for employee medical/dental/vision plans and 75% coverage for employee + family plans
Wellness benefits including fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan with 4% match
Employer-sponsored legal plans
Life/disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Option to work remotely full-time or from a KIPP Foundation office