Requisition Number 18-3545
Title Senior Manager, National Guidance & Counseling
City Anywhere State US

Description
Senior Manager, National Guidance & Counseling
K12 is a technology-based education company that offers proprietary curriculum and instructional support services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As the leader in K-12 online education for more than a decade, the company uses virtual public and private schooling methods to provide families with alternatives to traditional "brick and mortar" classrooms, giving children access to a high-quality education no matter where they are in the world.

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

The Senior Manager, National Guidance & Counseling collaborates with national, regional and school level teams in leading the development, implementation, and execution of operational, tactical and strategic plans designed to achieve K12's mission, vision and framework for student support services through guidance and counseling programs..

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 2 or more Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

AS A SENIOR MANAGER, NATIONAL GUIDANCE & COUNSELING, YOU WILL..

• Develop, refine, and improve national virtual school counseling, advisory, and homeroom models. National guidance & counseling model, including:
  • Course offerings & placement approach
  • Postsecondary planning & outcome tracking
  • Socio-Emotional Learning
  • National partnerships around college planning, internships, mentorships, etc.
• Oversee counseling, advisor, and student support program best practices;
• Lead organizational efforts & serve as thought leader on college & career planning and SEL;
• Lead efforts for expansion, and awareness of, schools participating in dual/early college enrollment;
• Facilitate training and coordinate support for school level counselors in the areas of guidance, learning coach support, and dual enrollment;
• Responsible for the planning, coordination and oversight of the Family Academic Support Team (FAST) implementation in K12 managed public schools;
• Works with cross-functional colleagues at K12 and with schools to design, implement, enhance and track effectiveness of engagement strategies and tools for programs such as FAST and CTE.

IS K12 RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Do you communicate well?
• Can you build customer confidence?
• Are you able to tackle problems and take independent action?
• Is your manner honest and straightforward?
• Are you able to prioritize and meet deadlines?
• Do you value others' opinions?

Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in counseling or related field
• Three (3) or more years of related experience in program and/or project management, and/or educational leadership, and/or counseling OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and knowledge of counseling and student support programs
• Strong data and analytics skills

Certificates and Licenses: Certification in school guidance counseling is preferred.
Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 20% of time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel; Web proficiency.
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Certification in school guidance counseling is preferred
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  • This is an home-based position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
  
  The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job
  
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WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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