Westhill High School: Summer College Prep Academy Coordinators

Position Type:Summer School - Certified/TeacherDate Posted:4/30/2026Location:Westhill HSDate Available:06/20/2026Closing Date:Until FilledWesthill Summer College Prep Academy Coordinators:Overview: The road to college application completion is an intensive, multi-step process. In starting the application process early and in the summer before senior year, it allows students to complete critical milestones leading to early application completion. In completing applications early, students have the most time to explore colleges and make the best informed process. In order to support our students in this goal, we are offering a Summer College Prep Academy. This no-cost summer program offers meaningful opportunities to proactively help students complete their critical milestones with a trusted adult partner in the building during the summer. Position Summary and Essential Job Functions: The Summer College Prep Academy Coordinator will lead the design, implementation and progress monitoring of the [high school]'s Summer College Prep Academy. This is an extraordinary opportunity for any [high school] staff who are results-driven and detail-oriented to step into leading a team. The ideal candidate will be passionate and innovative in developing a program around college access and college application completion.Position Objectives: The College Prep Academy Coordinator will play an integral role in ensuring the program: Enrolls + recruits [insert goal] rising seniorsMaintains 80%+ student attendanceLeverages codified tools and resourcesProduces positive student/staff feedbackImproves college application completion ratesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Program design and planningEstablish the vision, goals and format for programmingSelect program dates and times, develop class lists schedulesMaintain a program budgetCoordinate supply orders, transportation, facilities, and food servicesOrganize program events, such as college campus visitsStaff Recruitment and ManagementConduct full College Prep Academy leadership team meeting, including team building, sharing timeline and schedules, discussing planning tasks, and assigning lesson/activity plansEnsure each staff member develops lesson plans and materials for sessionsStudent Recruitment and Family CommunicationsCollect and evaluate data from multiple sources to inform prioritized recruitment effortsDevelop and execute student recruitment plans and materials (including, but not limited to: application/registration forms, flyers, family email messages, social media posts, etc.)Lead family and staff communication about enrollment procedures, programming content, logistics and expectationsProgress MonitoringManage student enrollment and build rosterTrack students' daily attendanceMaintain/ Update milestone completion in the RISE Data HubCollect feedback from students, families and staff to assess the program's impactRequired Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics:Expertise in both the college application process and the landscape of college accessStrong belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levelsDemonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required dutiesExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, particularly regarding group facilitationWillingness to work collaboratively with an ability to engage in professional and productive interactions with a diverse range of stakeholders (staff, students, families, external partners, etc.)Ability to master new content quicklyAbility to motivate and inspire students, families, and school staffStrong critical thinking and data synthesisExperience assessing and applying best practices at scale to drive resultsStrong organizational, project management and computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, and Google apps)Strong sense of accountability and responsibility for resultsResults-driven, self-motivated and detail-orientedPositive attitude and sense of humorRequired Education and Experience:Current [high school] educator, with experience with the college process strongly preferredFluency in Spanish preferred