Dean of College Counseling

Description

Position Available at:

• Rauner College Prep

About Noble

Noble's mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble serves more than 12,000 students and 23,000 alumni across 17 open-enrollment, free, public charter schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college and the graduating Class of 2023 earned over $632 million in college scholarships.

At Noble "antiracism" isn't a buzzword. We have made significant policy and structural changes to demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism and fighting the systemic inequities in the communities we serve. These changes include building curricula that welcomes and affirms each student's unique identity, and ensuring that all our community members - including students, families, and staff - have the space to be their authentic selves, ensuring that their voices are heard. Join Noble in supporting the growth of our students, staff and communities!

Clear, Consistent and Connected
All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.

Role Description

As Dean of College at Noble, you would be tasked with leading a team of college seminar teachers, non-instructional college counselors and alumni counselors who support our students in navigating the college process from freshman year of high school through college graduation. The Dean of College is responsible for equipping scholars with the knowledge, skills and exposure necessary to apply to, matriculate to and graduate from college. Please note, this is a 12-month position

Key Job Responsibilities

• Set vision and long term plan for 9-12 th instructional college counseling and alumni supports, including 9-11th pre-college programming, Junior and Senior seminar curriculum, family meetings, and advisory push-ins and lessons.
• Staff management: lead a team of college counselors and teachers; clearly communicate, conduct effective team meetings and one-on-one's
• Effectively communicate with and create buy-in from various stakeholders into the college process: parents, students, teachers, advisors, and school administration
• Work with all undocumented seniors to assist with the DACA process and the Pritzker Access Scholarship through the Noble Network, increasing affordable four-year options for these students
• Ability to identify alternative post-secondary options and resources
• Forge relationships and distill college knowledge to 9-11th grade students in innovative ways
• Guide college counselors and teachers in college list creation, essay revision, and application review
• Complete FAFSA, CSS Profile, and other financial verification forms with students and parents by due dates
• Coordinate college visits for all grade-levels
• Manage college team budget
• Execute Noble's student code of conduct with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are held to high expectations and empowered to grow academically

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Strong understanding of graduation rates for our students, fit factors, financing opportunities for all students profiles
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Impressive written and verbal communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, students, parents, 12th grade advisors and teachers, leadership team
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Highly organized, excellent follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that "sweating the small stuff" matters
• Experience as a full-time teacher
• Experience in college access work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred, not required

Compensation & Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation for this position falls between $75,000 and $96,000 per year, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.