Alumni Coordinator

Chicago, IL
United States

Noble Network of Charter Schools

1001 to 5000 employees

The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an open enrollment, multi-campus charter public high school serving students throughout Chicago. Noble is Chicago's largest and highest-performing open-enrollment charter school network. Since opening its first campus in 1999, Noble and its diverse group of students, teachers, administrators and supporters have demonstrated a common commitment to students’ success in college and beyond.

In 2014, Noble students had the highest ACT scores among Chicago open enrollment schools and received more Posse Scholarships than any private or selective enrollment school.

Noble's vision is to be America’s best high school network serving low-income students, preparing more than 2,000 of its alumni to graduate from college by the year 2020. Noble seeks to create constructive change in the communities it serves and close the achievement gap nationwide.

Noble prepares low-income students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives, and serves as a catalyst for education reform in Chicago.

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Be Noble. Be an Alumni Coordinator at Noble.Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 campuses currently serve over 12,000 students, of whom 98% are minority, 87% are low-income, and 82% are first-generation college goers. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students for success in college. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.Alumni Coordinators are responsible for helping to support our scholars while they are in college, with the objective of improving persistence and college graduation. The AC builds and maintains close student relationships, develops a strong knowledge of on-campus student support services, and leverages quantitative and qualitative data from our alumni to help refine the campus’s college readiness program. The AC needs to have strong counseling experience, as well as a passion and knowledge of the issues that impact our scholars’ college completion.At this time, we anticipate the following Alumni Coordinator openings for the 2017-18 school year:Alumni Coordinator - Chicago Bulls College PrepAlumni Coordinator - Gary Comer College PrepAlumni Coordinator - UIC College PrepWhat You Can Expect from NobleStrong School Culture: We have structures in place that enable you to teach 99% of your class period. You have autonomy to teach what you want to teach. We trust you to do what is best for students. If you ask for support, you will receive it. The work is exceptionally challenging, but it is also the most rewarding.Meaningful Relationships: Our people genuinely care for and enjoy working with each other. We focus on building strong, meaningful relationships with every student and family. Everyone works with the shared mission of getting students ready for college.High Expectations: Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building. From ensuring we have working copiers to responding to all emails you send, we are obsessed with following through on the basics that every teacher deserves.RequirementsHave proven results helping low-income students achieve significant academic gainsHave an understanding of the academic, financial and social factors that impact college persistenceA belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lifeA data-driven mindsetThe discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improveBachelor’s degreeEligibility to work in the United States Be Noble.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.The Noble Network of Charter Schools Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work location: Chicago, IL

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