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Company Name : University Prep Schools
Location : Detroit, MI
Position : College Prep Coordinator

Job Description : Why U Prep Schools?

Families send their children to UPREP, one of Detroit’s oldest and most prestigious charter school systems because they recognize education is a tool in shaping and changing lives and value the culturally responsive curriculum and learning environments that set our scholars on a path to college and meaningful careers, fulfillment, and becoming positive change agents in their communities. The U Prep school district is home to ten K-12 schools with focused paths of College Prep, Art & Design, and STEM. We are one of the largest and longest public charter networks in Detroit – operating for over 20 years. We have alumni making a difference in the city, region, and beyond. Our mission is to prepare students for success in life. U Prep Schools is committed to making a difference in the life of scholars. We continually seek out talented individuals to join the U Prep Crew and partner with us in supporting our educators and scholars as we all deliver on our mission. Read on if you are interested in being a part of this important work!

Summary:

The ideal candidate will have high energy coupled with a passion for helping urban high school students in post-secondary preparation. Candidate must be committed to distributed leadership, actively participate in a professional learning community and embrace families and the community to achieve a common outcome for the student achievement in a school. Candidate should possess strong interpersonal and (oral/written) communication skills; be detailed oriented, independent and flexible; as well as have patience and empathy for adolescents and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports University Prep Schools goal of ensuring 90% graduation, 90% post-secondary enrollment, and 90% FAFSA completion through various college and career readiness strategies and initiatives;
Assists college counselor with administrative tasks including file managment, college material mailings, and database tracking systems;
Utilizes technology systems and other sources to track and manage data pertaining to summer program activity, college application statuses, and scholarship outcomes;
Provides direct assistance to students with tasks required for successful college enrollment, college entrance exam registration, scholarship completion, and summer program participation;
Conducts ongoing research and provides resources on college admissions, financial aid and scholarship, and summer program opportunities for students;
Develops and disseminates an ongoing list of scholarship opportunities and resources for high school juniors and seniors;
Develops and disseminates ongoing database/listing of summer enrichment program opportunities for grades 9-11;
Attends high school staff meetings as determined by school site;
Attends professional development conferences in college admissions and finacial aid as required;
Evening and weekend availability is required; and,
Perform other duties as directed.

Education/Experience:
Some college (required); bachelor’s degree in an educational or human service field (preferred).
Experience working with students in a high school setting is strongly preferred. Some experience providing instruction in a classroom setting is desirable. Strong communication and human relations skills are required
Demonstrates U Preps Core Values:

We work well by ourselves and teams
We care about people
Our actions have a purpose
We think big and do
Learning is exciting

Detroit 9090 is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions with Detroit 9090 are based on district needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

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