Director of College & Career Access
Administrative Services & Jefferson High School
April 2025
Requirements
Education Level | Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, counseling/social work, business administration, or a related field |
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Experience Required | Minimum 2 years experience in program coordination or support in an educational or non-profit setting |
Physical Requirements | Constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers, scheduling, sitting, speaking, walking, talking, and writing are required. |
Technical Skills | Experience with digital tools for document creation, editing, and meeting facilitation (e.g., Canva, Zoom, Google Meet). |
Other Requirements | Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships. Strong organizational skills. Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with other teams. Ability to travel to various program sites and community locations with occasional evening, overnight |
Contract | Employment Contract, 10 month (210 days) |
Reports To | Building Principals, Department Chair of Counseling, President of Promising Futures |
Receives Guidance From | Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services and President of Promising Futures |
Position Summary
The Promising Futures Fund, a Sioux Falls non-profit, in conjunction with the Sioux Falls School District is seeking a leader for a new College & Career Access program to support and assist high school students and prepare them for postsecondary education or the workforce. The Director of College & Career Access will supervise a team of College & Career Advisors who will work directly with Jefferson High School students to help on all facets of applying for 4-year universities, 2-year colleges, military opportunities and career options. This will include testing, the application process, financial aid, scholarships with a special focus on supporting those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students. At the end of the first year, the program will expand to other public high schools in the Sioux Falls School District, dependent on funding. The director will also oversee the additional College & Career Advisors in those buildings.
Essential Functions & Duties
Manage the College & Career Advisors (CCA’s) and direct all aspect of the program
Establish program structure including staff training, data reporting, goal setting and implementation
Participate in hiring College & Career Advisors
Advocate for underrepresented and first-generation college students, providing additional support and resources where needed
Coordinate Promising Futures 8th Grade
Maintain direct metrics and research for 8th Grade & High School Programs
Provide support to the CCA’s with helping students explore college majors, research programs, and understand the college and technical school application and enrollment process. Provide support also to educate students and families about financial aid options, including the FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and loans
Create program to inform students and families about standardized testing (e.g., SAT, ACT), and assist with test preparation
Coordinate opportunities for students to have hands-on experience utilizing the Career & Technical Education Academy and the courses they offer to all high school students
Coordinate workshops and informational sessions on topics like college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and career readiness in conjunction with school counselors
Organize campus visits and events that help students explore careers in a variety of fields
Provide students opportunities for job shadowing, apprenticeships, mentorships and internships
Maintain effective communication with the school counselors, teachers, students, and parents regarding college and career matters
Coordinate with Admissions teams and Financial Aid officers at universities and technical colleges
Ensure CCA’s maintain accurate records of student activities, applications, and financial aid statuses
Prepare reports on the success and challenges of college and technical school readiness initiatives
Track program expenditures, reconcile purchases, and maintain financial documentation to ensure compliance with Promising Futures Fund policies and the Sioux Falls School District processes and policies
Ensure grant compliance, manage supporting documentation, paperwork for audits, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs with data
Working Conditions
Climatic Environment | Inside
Climate controlled environment with some temperature variations. Typically, work is conducted in a comfortable environment.
Hazards
For some buildings, stairs, and exposure to communicable diseases may be a potential hazard. In science labs, there could be exposure to chemicals and fumes. Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions. Travel between schools will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.