26-27 CCR Senior Transition Manager

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, and Head Start.  How do we do this?  We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

 

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here.  We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country.  We are a mission-centered organization that has grown since our founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.   Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.  Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, which you can read more about here.

 

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Creative problem solving
• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft
• A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.

 

Position Summary: 

The CCR Senior Transition Manager oversees all aspects of the 12th-grade experience, ensuring every senior is prepared for a successful transition to college, trade school, career, or other post-secondary pathways. This role provides direct support with applications, financial aid, and key graduation milestones. Working closely with the Director of College & Career Services, the Coordinator monitors student progress, ensures graduation compliance, and implements targeted support to promote on-time graduation and post-secondary success.

This is a 12-month position that is supervised by the Director of College & Career Services.

Core Responsibilities: 

Lead Senior Programming & Experience

• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for all senior-related programming and initiatives
• Maintain consistent communication with students and families regarding senior expectations, deadlines, events, and post-secondary planning
• Oversee the full 12th-grade experience to ensure alignment with post-secondary readiness goals
• Track and manage senior dues and ensure accountability for required payments
• Support the planning and execution of senior events (e.g., prom, senior trip, senior week, and yearbook)
• Lead planning and execution of CCR events (e.g., College Tour Day, College Fair)
• Manage logistics, including scheduling, communication, transportation, and vendors

Manage Post-Secondary Applications & Documentation

• Lead the postsecondary application process (college and trade), including timelines, submission, tracking, and transcript submission and coordination 
• Oversee the financial aid process for seniors, including FAFSA, scholarships, and aid package review 
• Coach students and families on college costs, loan implications, and informed, debt-conscious decisions 
• Drive outcomes in financial aid completion, scholarship attainment, and affordability 

Monitor Graduation Progress & Compliance

• Deliver 1:1 support to ensure 100% of seniors have a clear post-graduation plan
• Track student progress toward graduation and post-secondary goals
• Monitor completion of ACT 158 requirements and key senior milestones
• Implement targeted interventions to ensure on-time graduation

Facilitate Senior Coursework & Capstone

• Facilitate Senior Seminar focused on post-secondary readiness
• Support the Senior Capstone Lead Teacher in the implementation and successful completion of the Senior Capstone Project

Additional responsibilities: 

 

• Manage and report student data, using data systems.
• Assist in the administration of testing associated with the college admissions process (SAT,  PSAT, Accuplacer and AP exams) .
• Assist in carrying out Credit Recovery for seniors, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required;  
• Experience working with high school students in a college/career counseling setting preferred 
• Strong knowledge of post-secondary (college/trade) admissions, financial aid, credentialing, and training necessary for future careers.
• Experience in preparing lessons/ presentations, teaching before groups, specifically teaching career awareness workshops and classes, and maintaining classroom disciplinary systems is preferred
• Experience managing data, using data systems, and reporting data is preferred

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of college admissions, persistence, and post-secondary success metrics 
• Strong knowledge of financial aid systems (FAFSA, Pell Grants, loans, scholarships) 
• Ability to guide students and families in evaluating aid packages and making informed, debt-conscious decisions
• Experience supporting low-income and first-generation students in accessing and affording postsecondary opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities and large student caseloads
• Skilled in collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, and data tracking