Director of Post-Secondary Access

The Director of Post-Secondary Access will lead College Beyond’s efforts to expand citywide access to college and other post-secondary opportunities, ensuring students and families across New Orleans are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to pursue and enroll in the path that’s right for them. This includes managing school and community partnerships, designing curriculum and workshops, and leading major college access initiatives such as FAFSA completion campaigns and summer melt prevention.

This role is ideal for a strategic, student-centered leader who understands the systemic barriers facing first-generation students and is passionate about advancing equity through both direct service and community-level change.

Deadline: June 20th, 2025

Requirements

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Design and implement a comprehensive post-secondary access strategy that increases college and career readiness and enrollment among New Orleans high school students.
• Develop and deliver engaging, equity-centered curriculum for workshops and classroom-based programming on topics such as college admissions, FAFSA, verification, affordability, and post-secondary fit.
• Lead the execution of major citywide initiatives, including College Application Campaigns, FAFSA completion drives, and financial aid literacy workshops.
• Spearhead a robust summer melt strategy to ensure students complete key enrollment steps and successfully matriculate.
  

Partnership Development

• Build and manage strong partnerships with high schools, charter management organizations, and community-based organizations to embed College Beyond programming across the city.
• Serve as the lead liaison for partner schools, ensuring alignment on goals, data-sharing, communication, and student engagement strategies.
• Identify new school and community partnerships that extend College Beyond’s reach and deepen impact, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.
  

Collaboration & Alignment

• Collaborate closely with College Beyond’s Director of College Programs to align access and college success strategies and ensure a seamless student journey.
• Support cross-functional initiatives that bridge the gap between high school programming and college persistence, particularly for first-generation, Pell-eligible students.
  

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Set and track clear outcomes related to access metrics, including FAFSA completion, application submissions, post-secondary match/fit, and summer melt prevention.
• Use data to inform strategy, iterate on program design, and report outcomes to funders and stakeholders.
• Leverage platforms such as Overgrad to support student planning, monitor progress, and coordinate efforts with school partners.
• Support the development and use of College Beyond’s post-secondary access survey and other student-facing tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in college access, education, or youth development, including experience in program design or management.
• Demonstrated success designing curriculum or workshop content for high school students and families.
• Strong knowledge of post-secondary access issues, including admissions, financial aid, FAFSA, verification, and college match/fit.
• Proven ability to build and manage high-impact school and community partnerships.
• Experience using Overgrad or similar college and career readiness platforms.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with both youth and adults.
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered design.
• Familiarity with New Orleans’ education landscape strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience.
• Generous PTO and flexible work culture.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual professional development and wellness stipends.