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Job Title: College Placement Director for Self-Governing Schools

Posting Date: July 31, 2012

Closing Date: August 14, 2012

Salary Range: $74,838.00 - $90,399.00 (annually)

Salary is Pre-concession

Job Type: Administrative

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: DPS Self-Governing Schools

Location:

Qualifications

Description:

This individual will oversee training, professional development and performance of the college counselors.
The Self-Governing Schools include Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody, Medicine and Community Health Academy at Cody, Cody Academy of Public Leadership, Osborn Collegiate Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology, Osborn College Preparatory Academy, Osborn Evergreen Academy of Design and Alternative Energy, Dr. Benjamin Carson School for Science and Medicine and Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School.

Education:

Masters Degree in counseling or other directly related field required.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years directing a multi-person counseling office/college placement program in an urban general admissions secondary school
Proven experience developing and evaluating programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills (preparation of reports, presentations, leading meetings, etc.)
Proven ability to collaborate with principals, counselors and other school staff
Strong existing contacts with the college admissions offices of Michigan public and private universities and colleges, as well as with admissions offices of technical schools in the Detroit area

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Train a team of college counselors in the development and implementation of college planning programs for grades 9-12

Provide opportunities for professional development of college counselors
Lead the development and implementation of college planning programs/activities
Plan and implement regular meetings with college counselors
Establish relationships and network with representatives of colleges and universities, outreach programs, scholarship organizations and other professionals in the field

Work to develop and maintain database of financial aid resources
Create and update Postsecondary Planning Guide
Perform program evaluation, data collection and data analysis
Collect and maintain data regarding college placement
Support schools 90/90/17 vision (90 percent graduation rate, 90 percent college matriculation, 17 ACT score)
Other duties as assigned

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.