College and Career Success Director

TITLE: College and Career Success Director 

DEPARTMENT: College and Career Success

REPORTS TO: Chief Programs Officer

SALARY: $84,000 - $90,000 based on experience

FLSA: Exempt

HOURS: Full Time; 40+ hours/week

START DATE: ASAP

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Heart of Los Angeles helps young people overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment. 

Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Support, Positive Communication and Inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

Heart of LA’s College and Career Success Director is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, and facilitation of Heart of LA’s College and Career Success programming. The ideal candidate for this position will have 5+ years of experience in College Access & Success work, specializing in underserved low income first generation students of color. The Director works in collaboration with Heart of LA’s leadership team and Heart of LA’s Chief Programs Officer to ensure the continued success and development of the secondary and postsecondary streamlines. The Director develops programming and curriculum for HS junior and senior college access and enrichment programming (LEAL) as well as for Heart of LA’s Alumni and Scholarship Recipient network, involving holistic college and career supports. The Director is also responsible for working with Heart of LA leadership to strengthen and develop strategic partnerships to foster growth of the program and secure exceptional opportunities for our youth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Management

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of our widely recognized program supporting first generation young people of color achieving pathways out of poverty through college and career success.
• Oversee review and revision as necessary of college & career success program design and curriculum.
• Oversee facilitation of programs supporting college access, career readiness, and academic & professional persistence towards excellence.
• Supervise College and Career Success staff members including the College and Career Success Manager, LEAL (High School) Program Manager, Senior College Access Counselor, and two College Success Retention Advisors.
• Coordinate with Heart of LA’s Family Services department to support families accessing resources to overcome barriers to success.
• Support a culture of inclusion within programming and operations which celebrates differences and promotes understanding, harmony and equity.
• Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with College Access networks (SoCalCAN, NSPA, etc.), collaborative program partners, and program consultants, contractors, and vendors as it pertains to the College Access and Success programs.
• Develop and oversee implementation of Heart of LA's College and Career Success annual program budget.

College Access Program

• Develop, manage, and oversee outreach, enrollment and facilitation of College Access Junior Programming for 50+ juniors and 60+ seniors (new students and those already enrolled in other Heart of LA programs)
• Develop, manage, and oversee facilitation of comprehensive financial aid curriculum that focuses on FAFSA, CSS profile, Dream Act, financial literacy, and scholarships
• Oversee all Heart of LA Scholarships, application process, retention & renewal.

College Success Program

• Develop, manage, and oversee facilitation of Heart of LA's College Success support and resources network to regularly engage and support Heart of LA Alumni including academic action planning, financial aid management, and social-emotional support
• Oversee the development of the Alumni Network to support alumni ages 22+ including the development of programming and oversight of record keeping
• Oversee development and implementation of career development and job readiness programming for Heart of LA Alumni to ensure college and career success, including “Heart of a Mentor” career mentoring program
• Oversee the tracking of student data in conjunction with Heart of LA's Development and Grants department
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of our Persistence Scholarship program. Continue to b