Manager of Alumni Persistence

The Manager of Alumni Persistence works with KIPP Baltimore alumni who have graduated from high school, supporting them as they persist to and through their postsecondary pathways. The Manager of Alumni Persistence helps students navigate their post-secondary programs and institutions so that they can successfully attain the credentials needed to achieve individual goals and lead fulfilling lives. The Manager of Alumni Persistence reports to the Director of KIPP Forward. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manager of Alumni Persistence responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with teammates to devise a strong student transition plan from Career and College Advising to Alumni Persistence advisors by: Reviewing transition documents for matriculating 12th graders including the Transition Spreadsheet and Pre-College and CTE Benchmarks. Engaging in introductory one-on-one or group meetings with students, with the support of the career and college advising team. Participating in transition meetings with the career and college advising team. Supporting rising college and post-secondary program freshmen with matriculation tasks such as verification, completing housing applications, registering for courses, etc. Maintain a caseload of alumni enrolled in post-secondary programs and institutions and support their return to, persistence in and graduation from these pathways by: Building relationships with the alumni in a caseload. Providing opportunities for alumni to connect to each other and to KIPP Baltimore staff and students through events and programming. Assisting students with class selection, registration, and financial aid. Staying in contact (calling, texting, visiting) with alumni in a caseload to monitor their progress and troubleshoot challenges (i.e./ academic probation, personal challenges, financial aid situations, etc.) Recording all alumni benchmark assessment data, contact notes, and enrollment information in the alumni database. Implementing programming, including a book scholarship program, to support post-secondary persistence and credential completion. Connecting alumni with community resources that will help them meet their individual goals including tutors, mentors, internship and job opportunities, summer programs, etc. Serving as a reference for students for jobs and various opportunities.  Work within the KIPP Forward team and perform the following general responsibilities: Update the alumni database with contact notes after meetings, phone calls, or texts with students, family members, mentors and high school personnel Develop positive, appropriate relationships with current students and alumni. Develop positive, appropriate relationships with fellow staff members, viewing each other as teammates and professional colleagues. Attend, and actively participate in, all staff meetings, team meetings, etc. Identify and build relationships with partnering organizations for post-secondary support and career preparation. Other duties as assigned by the Director of KIPP Forward.