Summary
Description
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At its core, DSST Public School is a people development organization. We believe that we will best accomplish our mission through the continuous development and engagement of our people, within the context of a values-driven culture, enabling everyone we touch the opportunity to become the best version of themselves. We also believe that our success in developing strong, diverse leaders in the organization will be one of the greatest determinants of our long-term impact as an organization.
A member of the College Initiatives Team, the Senior Manager of College Initiatives People and Program oversees people development for our college success team, including Directors and Managers of College Success. This position is responsible for managing a pipeline of potential leaders as well as the development of their college success program to ensure DSST Public School students have ample and viable college postsecondary options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college and career.
People Development (35%)
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In partnership with the Director of College Initiatives, manages and executes the vision for college success team development, in alignment with DSST’s people development philosophy and Leadership Core Competencies
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In partnership with the Director of College Initiatives, manages the DSST college success team pipeline, and regularly engages key stakeholders to assess and understand DSST’s rising talent pool, and to ensure that high potential leaders are identified and developed
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In partnership with Sr. Manager of College Success- Data, Coaches campus Directors of College Success on team health, leadership, and program strategy and execution
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Analyzes and responds to multiple data sources to continuously assess and ensure college success team development program and program effectiveness
9-12 Program (30%)
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Manages and Creates success for our Willow Education partnership for 9th and 10th grade college seminar, ensuring students hit benchmarks and milestones for college and career identity
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Lead DSST college success team in annual review of college success program expectations and processes
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Including but not limited to SAT Boot Camp, DEEP Trips, Summer Programing, and Scholarships, including Ariel Berryman.
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Facilitate sharing of resources and best practices to maximize students’ postsecondary choice and opportunity
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In partnership with the Senior Manager of College Initiatives Data and Systems and Directors of College Success, evaluate and support program refinement to maximize students’ postsecondary choice and opportunity
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Relies on and regularly implements innovative best practices
Internships and Industry Connect(25%)
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Designs and co-creates internships curriculum and sequence alongside Internship Managers
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Designs and co-creates Industry Connect course Preferences, Traditions, and Requirements with campus Industry Connect leads
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Coaches and develops internship managers on best practices in internship placement and curriculum development and implementation
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Coaches home office Industry Connect liaison on strong programming and career identity building
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Partners with STEM team to ensure students have STEM-certificates-aligned opportunities
Additional Duties(10%)
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Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network
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Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture
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Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office
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Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university
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At least 5 years of professional experience in K-12 institutions
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At least 4 years of experience with college-related programming at the high school or college level
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At least 2 years of experience managing a team
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
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4+ years of experience in creating team vision, strategy, and development
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An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
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Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
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Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
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Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
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Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
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Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)
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Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
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DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
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Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
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Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
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And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
