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About the Role

The Associate Director of Alumni Support will cultivate a vibrant and connected community of over 3000 Democracy Prep Public Schools alumni. This role is pivotal in increasing college persistence and graduation rates, supporting graduates pursuing diverse postsecondary pathways, and creating innovative programs to keep graduates engaged with the Democracy Prep community. This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and collaborates with the school counseling team.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and refine a college persistence strategy impacting approximately 1800 DPPS alumni annually.
Manage the Alumni Microgrant Program, providing financial assistance for unexpected college enrollment burdens.
Manage the Alumni Captain Program, a peer-to-peer support initiative for alumni outreach.
Curate and facilitate annual Alumni Reunion Events.
Cultivate a corps of class captains from each graduating class.
Use alumni data to identify and provide targeted support to alumni at risk of stopping out.
Monitor, manage, and report accurate postsecondary outcomes.
Create execution plans for alumni engagement based on outreach notes and check-ins with the VP, College Access and Success.
Collect, analyze, and interpret alumni data (surveys, coaching notes, Dashboard).
Produce regular reports for stakeholders highlighting outreach efforts, graduate trends, and program insights.
Maintain accurate records of interactions, academic data, and barriers in the alumni database.
Track progress toward re-enrollment goals and refine interventions based on evidence and outcomes.

Requirements

Educator with unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission.
Dedicated high school counselor and/or college admissions representative with experience in selective college admissions, college counseling for low-income, first-generation students, or both.
Professional with extensive knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes and a track record of high-quality college advising.
Clear communicator and skilled writer with the ability to provide strong feedback and craft exceptional student recommendations and other written communications.
Enthusiastic networker with established associations with admissions personnel at higher ed organizations, especially in New York.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and connect students to unique programs on college campuses.
Organized professional who can build data-driven recommendations around the college process and alumni support.
Bachelor’s degree or higher (required).

Skills

College admissions
College counseling
College advising
Communication
Writing
Networking
Collaboration
Data analysis
Program management
Financial aid processes

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Director

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 - $135,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
403B matching
Parental leave

About the Company

Democracy Prep Public Schools (DPPS) is a network of college preparatory schools committed to ensuring all students have the option to go to college.
We acknowledge and celebrate multiple post-secondary pathways.
We prioritize civic engagement, experiential learning, and global citizenship alongside excellent academics.
Our Motto is: Work Hard. Go to College. Change the World.
Central to achieving this vision is helping our scholars succeed beyond high school.