Manager of Postsecondary Pathways

California Bay Area, CA & Seattle, WA
Reports to: Director of Postsecondary Pathways

Who We Are

At Summit Public Schools, our mission is to collectively prepare a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. Join us in shaping the future of postsecondary readiness.

What You’ll Do

As the Postsecondary Pathways Manager, you will provide critical operational and programmatic support to the Director of Postsecondary Pathways. This role ensures the successful implementation of Summit’s Concrete Next Step (CNS) programming by managing logistics, maintaining systems, and working directly with students and school staff. You will act as a bridge between the Director’s strategic leadership and school-level implementation of CNS programming.

Key Responsibilities

Student and Teacher Support

• Provide direct support to students with college, career, and financial aid applications.

• Assist teachers and mentors in navigating postsecondary tools and curriculum.

• Respond to student/parent inquiries regarding CNS milestones and processes.

Training and Event Coordination

• Support the planning and facilitation of training sessions for mentors and teachers.

• Coordinate logistics for CNS events, such as college nights and senior oral defenses.

• Serve as the logistical liaison for external partners and service providers.

Data and Systems Management

• Maintain and update CNS tracking databases and student-facing platforms (e.g., Overgrad).

• Monitor student progress data and flag issues for intervention.

• Support data collection and reporting related to student outcomes and program impact.

• Assist in gathering alumni data (e.g., matriculation, persistence) in coordination with the Info Team, ensuring accuracy and completeness for reporting.

Resource and Communication Support

• Assist in the development and distribution of newsletters, school profiles, and family communication.

• Update web and print resources for students, families, and mentors.

• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of professional development and training materials.

• Draft internal communications, blurbs, or templates for newsletters, mentor updates, and student-facing materials, in partnership with the Director.

• Maintain updated documentation and toolkits from service providers and partners (e.g., Overgrad, CNS partner orgs) for internal use and reference.

Curriculum Development

• Support the ongoing audit, maintenance, and creation of CNS curriculum and resource libraries to ensure content reflects current postsecondary guidance and timelines.

• Draft and update post-secondary curriculum resources using best practices from the field and previously created curriculum in alignment with vision for post secondary success.

Program Improvement and Feedback

• Design and implement surveys or informal check-ins to collect feedback from students and mentors on CNS programming.

• Analyze feedback and data to identify trends and recommend improvements to strengthen the program.

What You Need

• Commitment to uphold Summit’s values and belief that all students deserve a rigorous, college-preparatory education.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Coursework or experience in education, counseling, or social work preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working with youth, particularly in college access or postsecondary readiness.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, and educators.

• Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.

• Clear health and background check.

Who You Are

About You

• You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.

• You have experience in supporting young people in college, career, and or post-secondary pathways work

• Experience in teaching and mentoring students is strongly preferred.

• Experience in designing and facilitating engaging, real-world lessons and presentations is strongly preferred.

• You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in sharing successes.

• You possess excellent organizational and project management skills, with an obsession for details and can lead projects from start to finish while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

• You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape.

• You have strong management and coaching skills with a passion for developing others, identifying learning needs and creating the appropriate support.

• You have an ability to apply honest, actionable, and timely feedback that results in improved performance.

• You possess strong relationship skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of faculty and community members.

• You are empathetic and culturally competent. You’re open to having hard conversations.

• You have expertise in planning learning experiences that model skills-based, personalized instruction.

• You’re committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.

What You Get:

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, “take what you need” PTO policy, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $85,902 and goes up to $101,623 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.