Southern Association for College Admission Counseling

About the Company

The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) fosters a collaborative and inclusive network of college admission counseling professionals by promoting ethical responsibility, professional growth, student access, advocacy, and outreach, thus equipping and supporting professionals to help all students realize their postsecondary educational goals.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling

Job Title

KIPP Forward Director - KIPP Miami Technical High School - Miami, FL

Job Description

Job title KIPP Forward Director Role Summary Lead the creation and expansion of a college and career readiness program for 9th‑grade students, establishing systems, culture, and data practices that support student success and department growth. Expectations - Founding and scaling a new counseling department from Year 1 onward. - Build and sustain high-performing teams, ensuring long‑term program sustainability. - Align program vision with school academic and cultural goals. - Maintain partnership with families, students, and external college/career partners. Key Responsibilities - Serve as primary counselor for 9th‑grade cohort, conduct individual advising, and monitor credit, certification, and GPA progress. - Design, implement, and refine advising protocols, data tracking, and family engagement strategies that are scalable to higher grades. - Hire, onboard, coach, and provide professional development for counseling staff; plan retreats and succession planning. - Coordinate school‑wide college/career exposure events, workshops, and off‑campus visits. - Analyze student data, identify trends, and present actionable insights to leadership. - Oversee PSAT 8/9 administration, SAT prep execution, and related data analysis. - Manage course scheduling requests, credit recovery, and state assessment targets. - Facilitate communication with families regarding student progress and readiness. Required Skills - Leadership and team building. - Advanced student advising and college/career counseling. - Data analysis and performance monitoring. - Strong written and verbal communication. - Project management and cross‑functional collaboration. - Knowledge of dual enrollment, CTE certifications, and diploma criteria. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field (Master’s preferred). - State licensure as a school counselor or equivalent (or willingness to obtain). - Demonstrated experience in program development or educational leadership.

Van alstyne, United states

On site

26-01-2026