Director of Graduate Support

Location

Milwaukee, WI | United States

Job description

Director of Graduate Support

• Set the Tone and Oversee the High School Application Process
  • Provide consultation that empowers Nativity parents during the high school admissions process
  • Maintain key contacts with each high school to serve as an advocate for students and families
  • Liaison with high school admissions directors and financial aid offices to advocate for students based on both their individual and family needs.
    • As needed, make recommendations to Nativity’s President and Director of Finance regarding additional scholarships that may be needed to ensure a student’s enrollment at their best fit area Catholic high school.
  • Plan and facilitate a weekly academic block for 8th graders, utilized for work on the high school application process and building soft skills

• Facilitate Wraparound Supports for High School-Aged Alumni
  • Track and support graduates’ development throughout high school, in the areas of academics, behavior, extracurricular involvement, and leadership
    • Maintain a graduate support database with pertinent information
  • Manage a “caseload” of high school-aged alumni during their four years in high school. This includes one-on-one, periodic visits for alumni at their high schools
  • Implement a tiered system of support based on tracked progress
  • Continue to promote the development of critical “soft skills” within high school-aged alumni that would promote their future success in post-secondary studies, career, and life
  • Help high school-aged graduates advocate for themselves in high school
  • Build relationships and pathways for high school-aged alumni to engage in pre-college programs
  • Promote participation in in-house programming, such as study hall and social events
  • Assist with a warm hand-off of alumni from the Graduate Support Program to the Nativity Jesuit Alumni Association (NJAA)

• Recruit and Coordinate Community Volunteers via the Mentoring Program
  • Actively market and recruit mentors for each graduating class
  • Build relationships with area businesses and community organizations as a method of recruiting mentors
  • In conjunction with the Graduate Support Coordinator, plan and facilitate monthly mentoring meetings as well as additional mentoring events
  • Coach mentors and mentees to best utilize the mentoring relationship

• Program Communication, Marketing, and Visioning
  • Track graduates’ achievements in high school and beyond, including annual analysis of National Student Clearinghouse data
  • In conjunction with the advancement team, identify and draft relevant alumni highlights and stories which can be shared with the wider Nativity community
  • Report on students’ progress to relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to the student’s mentor, Nativity’s president, principal, assistant principals, and advancement team
  • Help foster habits of philanthropy, gratitude, and service in Nativity alumni
  • Analyze metrics to determine and adjust success of programming
  • Address the evolving needs of Nativity graduates and consistently look to serve the needs of students in all decision making
  • Contribute to the strategic planning process of the Graduate Support Program

• Handle other responsibilities and tasks assigned by the manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ideally, at least two years of experience working in a school setting
• The ability to speak Spanish would be an asset
• Ideally, previous experience in a supervisory role
• Ability to analyze data to inform decision-making
• Strong track record as a project manager and an implementer
• Strong writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in drafting, editing, and proofreading documents with advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Deadline-driven and goal-oriented
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Energetic, respectful, flexible, collaborative, and proactive with the ability to work with others within the department and the school
• Commitment to the mission, goals, and objectives of the school
• Optimistic and positive attitude

Compensation

Type

Annual

Notes

Additional Information

Start Date

2024-07-01

Location

Nativity Jesuit Academy - Milwaukee (F42)

Department

County

Milwaukee

Job Category

Schools - Guidance/Academic Support

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Joal Moriarity, Principal [email protected]

Contact Name

Joal Moriarity

Address

1515 S. 29th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53215

Email

[email protected]

Phone

414-645-1060

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