Vice President, College Advancement

Company Description

About the Organization 

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all.  We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and nearly 210,000 students and alumni.

Our 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 build a more just world. 

Our vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. 

The KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP public charter schools across the country. The KIPP Foundation helps to develop outstanding educators to lead KIPP schools; provides tools and resources for excellent teaching and learning; promotes innovation; and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organizations. 

About Our Values: 

Excellent Results for Students: We value results over effort and know that our work is not finished until all students thrive. We maintain high expectations for self, team, and students. We drive outcomes by operating with agility, removing barriers, differentiating support, and prioritizing student-centered solutions—especially for those at the margins. 

Collective Impact: We are one team. We win together. We embody a one-team mindset by working collaboratively across teams, aligning goals, and leveraging the strengths of all teammates. We build trust-based relationships and ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging those closest to the work. We provide clarity through simple, repeatable systems and goals that enable transformational outcomes. 

Courageous Action: Our belief in what we can achieve is unwavering, fueling our optimism and commitment to overcome any challenge. We demonstrate an unwavering belief in students' potential and a commitment to addressing systemic inequities. We approach challenges with resilience, a solutions-focused mindset, and adaptability. We foster a psychologically safe environment centered on trust and accountability where feedback is encouraged. We leverage data to reflect on progress, own setbacks, celebrate successes, and continuously improve to maximize impact. 

Job Description

About The Position 

The Vice President, College Advancement will lead KIPP’s national strategy to dramatically increase college access, enrollment, and success for KIPP students—shaping the future of postsecondary outcomes for thousands of young people across the country. This role is especially compelling for a leader who wants to drive measurable, system-level impact: by 2030, KIPP aims to achieve 95% college enrollment, 85% four-year enrollment, and significantly increase the number of students attending the country’s best colleges. The VP will serve as the architect and drive the strategy, therefore setting the vision and direction, program and initiatives, that ensure our counselors, directors, regions, and students thrive.  

Reporting to the Chief of College Advancement & Partnerships, the Vice President will collaborate closely with senior leaders, regional teams, and external partners to align efforts and accelerate progress toward KIPP’s most ambitious goals. The role carries significant responsibility and visibility—translating data and insights into action, shaping national guidance for college counseling and completion, expanding the ecosystem of higher education partners committed to equity and student success. The VP will directly lead a talented team of seven and steward a culture defined by collaboration, innovation, candor, and a deep commitment to excellent results for students. This team works with humility and urgency, embraces continuous learning, and designs solutions and systems with regions, to ensure that every KIPP student has a strong postsecondary pathway. 

This position is ideal for a mission-driven, strategic, and relational leader who thrives in environments where ambitious goals, cross-functional collaboration, and transformational impact are central. The VP, College Advancement will play a critical role in shaping the next chapter of KIPP’s postsecondary success work—and in expanding opportunity at a national scale. 

Responsibilities 

National Strategy & Vision 

• Set and execute the national strategy for college access, enrollment, and success, ensuring alignment across regions and national tea