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Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from historically underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth as pedagogical experts and community leaders.

Watch the video below to learn more about TEP's Middle School facility, designed with community and equity at the forefront. 

About the Role  

Mission: TEP's High School Success Office continues on TEP's mission of delivering educational equity beyond 8th-grade graduation. The Office supports TEP families, students, and Alumni throughout their time at TEP, in high school, and life after earning a high school diploma. We deliver on this promise by securing the best fit high school, connecting students to world-class experiential programs, and helping each student understand their varied options after high school graduation. TEP's ultimate goal is twofold: First, all Alumni will graduate high school in four years, thereby outperforming New York State, City, and local graduation rates. Second, all Alumni will be equipped with the skills necessary to create a meaningful and bright future.

Position Overview: The Alumni Engagement Specialist is a dynamic role focused on enhancing and expanding services for TEP's 1,500+ alumni. As part of the three-person High School Success Team, this individual plays a key role in supporting alumni success and advancing TEP's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team that continually adapts and innovates to meet the evolving needs of students, families, and alumni.

The ideal candidate is deeply committed to TEP's transformative approach to educational equity and eager to partner with colleagues to develop impactful programs and strengthen alumni engagement.
If the following role responsibilities sound interesting to you, we encourage you to apply!

• Support the continual development of TEP's Alumni program by refining our suite of alumni services
• Facilitate monthly one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with academically at-risk alumni and their families
• Increase alumni engagement (on-campus and off-campus) by developing meaningful and frequent experiences; fostering a culture of higher education, self-advocacy, and student support in the exploration of career paths
• Build on academic resources for high school-aged alumni, college application support and resources, career exploration tools, and in-college partnership programs
• Execute special events, including but not limited to, college and career fairs, and alumni reunions
• Manage TEP's alumni volunteer program for students to receive community service hours to fulfill graduation requirements
• Oversee the 8th Grade High School educational transition program in conjunction with the Director of Alumni Engagement & High School Success, coaching 8th graders on ways to be successful in high school.
• Support the Director of Alumni Engagement & High School Success in the tracking and analysis of alumni data, related to high school credit accumulation, progress towards High School graduation, college matriculation, college success, and career data
• Collaborate with the High School Placement Manager on site visits and overall research of NYC high schools to understand the best fit for our alumni population 
• Connect with schools and/or other professional organizations to maximize opportunities for advancement of TEP alumni; advocate on behalf of alumni, as needed
• Manage platforms for communication, ensuring we meet the needs of our diverse alumni community

You are an ideal candidate for TEP's Alumni Engagement Specialist position if you are:

• FLUENT in Spanish. To best serve the needs of our alumni and student families, this is an essential requirement of the position. 
• DYNAMIC COMMUNICATOR You exhibit strong and effective written and verbal communication skills that engage all audiences
• COMPASSIONATE You excel at interpersonal relationships by listening attentively, building trust, leading by example, communicating clearly, and interacting with others respectfully at all times
• DATA CENTRIC You are a systems-oriented thinker who analyzes information thoughtfully and develops sustainable systems that promote efficiency and improve outcomes
• SPIRITED You possess unwavering integrity and an enthusiastic pursuit of professional growth
• ORGANIZED You demonstrate strong organizational skills and detail orientation, with a keen awareness that getting the details right is critical to organizational success
• TECH SAVVY You are a social media and online communications guru!
• FLEXIBLE You are ready to jump in and help when asked and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same

Why TEP (Benefits)

At TEP, growth isn't just for our students-continued growth is also a central priority for our staff members. That's why we're redefining the employee experience, offering a rewarding career that includes benefits that match TEP's high expectations.

• Compensation and benefits: The Alumni Engagement Specialist earns a competitive salary in the range of $66,300 to $75,000 based on the individual's experience level.
• Time Off: 6 weeks of vacation plus 11 federal holidays and additional non-federal holidays according to each school calendar; 5 sick days and 3 personal days
• Guidance and Mentorship:The Alumni Engagement Specialist will report directly to TEP's Director of Alumni Engagement and High School Success.
• Unmatched Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of experienced, passionate professionals who care about educational equity
• Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
• Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones
• 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future
• Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

Note that as this role requires a strong on-site presence, TEP's Alumni Engagement Specialist is a fully in-person position at TEP's Middle School campus.

Application Process

TEP is designed and structured around the belief that great staff members are the key to achieving educational success for students. As such, we require applicants to demonstrate their qualifications throughout the application and hiring process. The requirements for each Alumni Engagement Specialist applicant include:

• Resume: Potential candidates must submit an up-to-date resume
• Cover Letter: Potential candidates must submit a well-written cover letter that highlights their specific interest in joining the TEP community

TEP is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you submit both a cover letter and a resume, you will receive a response from us as to whether or not you will be invited to the next stage of the process for the Alumni Engagement Specialist role.