Campus Manager of College Success

Campus Manager Of College Success

The Manager of College Success is responsible for supporting the College Success team as they develop and maintain their campus' college-going culture and goals. This person is also a leader in the development and execution of the campus' college initiatives and related programming, in order to ensure DSST Public School students have ample and viable college matriculation options and the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to truly succeed in college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages college seminar development and implementation for grades 9-12.
• Advocates for and supports students in college admission and affordability processes:
• Advise building of college lists and, ultimately, submission of applications and financial aid documents
• Collaborate with school team to ensure strong and complete applications submitted (i.e. essays, letters of recommendation) to colleges for admission to institution as well as to fly-in and college-based summer programs
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with liaisons on college campuses and scholarship organizations across the country.
• Informs and advises students, families, and staff of college access and admission opportunities:
• Conduct individual student and family college planning conferences (building college list, FAFSA, award letter review, college/career transition)
• Regularly communicates college and financial aid, scholarship updates/information through seminar classes and advisory lessons
• Creates and implements staff professional development sessions
• Tracks, assesses, and shares out data (summer program, fly-in visit, application, FAFSA, scholarship, award letter) trends.

Maintains college counseling best practices as defined by NACAC.

Assists in high school related functions as needed including instruction and instructional support.

Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here.

The Person

We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.
• A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum:
• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a 6th-12th grade setting (any position) OR 2 years of experience in higher education (admissions, trio, financial aid, etc.).
• Ideal:
• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
• Spanish language proficiency
• Previous college counseling/advising experience
• Previous teaching experience

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits:
  Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Growth & Opportunity:
  Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition:
  Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness:
  Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative,…