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KIPP Forward Counselor (Postsecondary Match)

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Provides individualized college and career advising to KIPP SoCal high school alumni, helping them explore postsecondary options, build college lists, and navigate applications through one-on-one and group sessions.

About this role

Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

The KIPP Forward program is designed to assist KIPP SoCal students & alumni from middle school, high school, and beyond. Through advising, programming, and resources, our program supports students & alumni as they navigate each stage of their educational journey toward their chosen career path. In 2024-2025, the KIPP Forward team supported over 2,100 middle school students and 8,500 high school and college-aged alumni.
The KIPP Forward Counselors specializing in Postsecondary Match support KIPP SoCal alumni in high school as they explore, identify, and matriculate to a postsecondary path. Through individual outreach and collaboration with high schools, KIPP Forward Counselors provide advising, programming, and hands-on application support to alumni throughout the region.
This role is LA-based and will work with 11th & 12th grade alums
Deadline to apply: Monday, September 28th

Alumni Support & Advising

  • Provide individualized college and career advising to a caseload of KIPP SoCal alumni currently enrolled in 11th and 12th grade.
  • Guide students through career exploration using tools such as career assessments.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students and their families to support their college & career planning
  • Maintain consistent communication with students through calls, texts, emails, virtual meetings, and in-person check-ins.
  • Review and provide detailed feedback on college application materials, including personal statements, supplemental essays, and resumes.
  • Deliver advising in various settings: one-on-one (virtual or in-person), small group workshops, and high school classroom presentations.

    • Data Management & Strategic Advising

  • Enter and update student data weekly on the KIPP Alumni Database to track engagement and college planning milestones
  • Analyze trends in student data to inform interventions, advising strategies, and prioritize outreach.
  • Help students build balanced and personalized college lists using KIPP data tools, aligning with academic fit, financial aid eligibility, and career goals.
  • Stay informed on college access trends, financial aid updates, and postsecondary program options; share relevant findings and recommend strategies for student success.

    • Project and Relationship Management

  • Collaborate closely with KIPP Forward teammates supporting students at the middle school and postsecondary level to ensure aligned services.
  • Attend and support regional KIPP SoCal and KIPP Forward events such as career events, family workshops, and alumni gatherings.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with high school counselors, college access partners, and local community organizations on behalf of KIPP Forward.

    • You’ll be qualified if you have

  • Unquestioned commitment to educational equity, youth, and KIPP SoCal’s mission
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least one year experience providing direct advising to high school students
  • Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities for first-generation college students
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to connect authentically with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability and willingness to travel to school sites within Los Angeles
  • Flexibility to work evening hours and weekends as necessary

    • Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly rate for this role ranges from $27.00-$27.50 per hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt role.
  • 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
  • KIPP SoCal life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
  • Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
  • Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

    • Please note:

  • Deadline to apply: Monday, September 28th

    • Skills

    Career AssessmentsClassroom PresentationsCollege AdvisingCollege Application MaterialsData TrackingFinancial AidKIPP Alumni DatabaseOutreach StrategiesPersonal StatementsResumesStudent Data AnalysisSupplemental EssaysWorkshop Facilitation

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