Alumni Transition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States KIPP Chicago Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Alumni Transition Specialist to join our KIPP Forward team in supporting alumni of our middle schools to persist in high school and post-secondary plans. The Alumni Transition Specialist will work closely with students and families to ensure timely submission of all applications and financial aid.

Key Responsibilities

  • Caseload Management: Our goal is to maintain continual contact with our KIPP alumni to ensure we are supporting them to and through college, career and beyond.
  • Student Advising: Backwards plans outreach efforts to support student passion/purpose/plan, academics, social-emotional and financial challenges.
  • Relationship Building: Build positive and lasting relationships with students and families as well with high schools, colleges and scholarship organizations.
  • College Access: Supports KIPP alumni and families through the college application and financial aid process.
  • Project Management: Completes annual event planning for class cohorts and manages special projects to support students through pre-college summer programs, scholarship opportunities, and any KIPP Foundation initiative.

What We Offer

KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including salaries based on experience, medical insurance, short-term disability insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a 403(b) retirement account with match and robust professional development.



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