26-27 South Campus College & Career Advising Manager at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

College & Career Advising Manager

Location: Aug Prep South Campus

Schedule: Full-time, 12-Month

Reports To: Assistant Director of College & Career, works closely with School Administration

Desired Start Date: July 1, 2026

More Than a Job, A Mission
Aug Prep is more than a school; it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do. Join a team where you can pray together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85million+ in scholarships!
• Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top-notch classrooms and two swimming pools.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.
• Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!
• Benefits: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision,a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.

In This Role, you will guide students and families to resources and opportunities that promote the pursuit of, and persistence through, best-fit postsecondary pathways while helping manage the College & Career advising team.

Role Differentiation
The College & Career Advising Manager maintains direct student advising responsibilities while also coordinating advising practices, supporting team alignment, and maintaining key systems that support the broader College & Career program.

Program Development

• Collaborate with the program coordinator to ensure advisors have necessary resources and partnerships for future-ready post-secondary experiences
  • Ex Summer programs, field trips, guest speakers, mentorships, and programs.
• Build a network of college and community organizations that recognize and value the abilities of Aug Prep students.
• Work in tandem with faculty and administration to ensure the college and career program aligns with the school’s broader strategic goals.
• Help build and manage systems and structures that allow the College & Career advising model to grow and scale as the school expands.

Advising

• Support and advise students in college and career exploration, academic progress, and life skills development, including regular 1:1 advising sessions.
• Guide students through college applications, scholarship opportunities, and financial aid processes.
• Create and carry out an annual college and career family engagement plan tied to key milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure timely student submission of all program and application materials to the appropriate institutions and programs.

Advising Team Coordination & Management

• Facilitate advisor collaboration, team alignment, and shared planning across grade levels.
• Serve as a peer leader and mentor to new advisors, leading onboarding and training during the academic year.
• Help ensure advising practices, systems, and expectations remain consistent across the advising team.
• Coordinate advising calendars and milestone timelines related to college applications, financial aid, and postsecondary planning.

Coordinating and Communicating

• Collaborate with the program and alumni coordinator to create and facilitate workshops, group sessions, and informational meetings to support future-readiness.
• Develop & lead professional development for teachers related to academic and career planning.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, faculty, and external partners in order to support student success.

Data Management

• Leverage systems such as SchooLinks to track student advising interactions, postsecondary plans, and career interests.
• Maintain accurate records of advising meetings, program participation, and student milestones.
• Analyze student and school-wide data trends to help guide advising strategies and student support.
• Support National Student Clearinghouse data migration and roll-up within SchooLinks.

Summer Planning and Program Continuity

• Prepare transition plans to support students moving from 8th grade into 9th grade during the summer.
• Maintain advising systems, resources, and planning calendars throughout the summer months.
• Support program review, system improvements, and preparation for the upcoming school year.
• Lead planning and development of College & Career Fair
• Lead and coordinate the Future Ready Program beginning Summer 2027.

What We’re Looking For

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in college advising, counseling, or postsecondary guidance preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with student data systems such as SchooLinks preferred.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Commitment to the mission and culture of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.
• Demonstrates the highest integrity while living the values, beliefs, and culture of Aug Prep.