Postsecondary Match Manager, KIPP Forward at KIPP SoCal Public Schools – SST - School Success Team

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

The Postsecondary Match Manager is responsible for driving postsecondary matriculation among KIPP SoCal alumni by implementing KIPP SoCal’s Postsecondary Match framework—a comprehensive strategy designed to support 9th-12th grade alumni in making informed, best-fit college and career decisions.

In this leadership role, the Postsecondary Match Manager will manage and coach a team of counselors, ensuring they provide high-quality support to KIPP SoCal alumni. This role requires strong team leadership to drive performance, accountability, and results through others.

The Postsecondary Match Manager will oversee data management, coaching, and college & career programming, ensuring alumni receive high-quality guidance and resources throughout their postsecondary journey. They will work collaboratively with regional leaders, high school counterparts, and external partners to strengthen alignment, drive engagement, and enhance alumni outcomes.

This position reports to the Associate Director of High School Placement and Postsecondary Match on the KIPP Forward Team.

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.