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Associate Director of Guidance Programs

Democracy Prep Public Schools
Location
New York, NY
Posted
25 days ago
Department
DPPS Network CMO
Salary
$115,000 - $130,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in school counseling or equivalent role
  • Proven leadership of educational counseling teams
  • Strong understanding of college admissions processes
  • Excellent organizational and people-management skills
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and operational expertise
Nice to have
  • Relevant licensure (LPC, LPC-S, LMSW, LCSW) preferred
What the job really is

The Associate Director of Guidance Programs at Democracy Prep Public Schools will oversee the Postsecondary Readiness and Student Success Counselor teams, ensuring effective college counseling for students. This role involves mentoring counselors, developing college readiness initiatives, and coordinating support across campuses to enhance student success and persistence in college.

Benefits
  • Salary range is $115,000 - $130,000 commensurate with your experience
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 403B matching
  • Parental leave
  • Smartphone
  • Laptop
Things to weigh
  • Focus on college counseling for low-income, first-generation students may require specific experience
  • Role involves significant administrative and operational responsibilities
  • High level of collaboration with diverse stakeholders may be challenging for some candidates
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Freshness4/5
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