Assistant Director Of Student Services

American Leadership Academy-Coastal is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Student Services for the 2024-2025 school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversees and directs campus Student Services department
• Coordinates with Campus Director and District to develop strategic plan and goals for Student Services department
• Serves as campus administrative lead for: enrollment; registration; student and course scheduling; academic counseling; graduation requirements; credit awarding; college admissions, testing, and scholarships; and post-high school transition
• Abides by policies as set forth by ALA-Coastal Board, SIS and Academic Team
• Oversees campus enrollment process in coordination with the ALA-Coastal district office
• Campus lead for campus tours and enrollment outreach programs
• Oversees campus registration process in coordination with district office
• Processes student transfers and ensures transfer students are on track to meet school and state requirements for graduation
• Oversees student and course scheduling
• Serves as campus lead for student academic scheduling
• Guides students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans
• Makes necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for student abilities and aligned with educational and career plans
• Reviews and provides feedback to ALA-Coastal' s Course Catalogs in coordination with the Director
• Coordinates with the district office to ensure all courses offered meet North Carolina state requirements
• Oversees academic counseling
• Assists in planning and/or promotion of programs which enhance academic, social or emotional growth of Students (Career Fair, Graduation, scholarship opportunities etc.)
• Refers students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources
• Meets with students on a routine basis to ensure on-track status to meet graduation requirements as outlined by district and state guidelines
• Monitors and meets with ‘at risk’ students as needed, and if appropriate, formulates plan of action for success involving students and parents
• Develops academic contracts and follow up with students as needed to ensure progress
• Leads / support campus programs that support student achievement
• Oversees student graduation requirements
• Serves as campus lead for graduation activities
• Ensures that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admissions
• Prepares and validates lists of Students eligible to graduate
• Assists campus Director in preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates for Honors Programs and Graduation
• Ensures transfer students are on track to meet school and state requirements for graduation
• Coordinates with Assistant Directors of Academics to manage dual-enrollment / con-current enrollment programs
• Administers campus programs for awarding course credit in coordination with the campus Director
• Monitors students’ attendance and administers credit withholding decision process for students with excessive absences
• Assesses on-line, home school, transfer, or other academic programs of transfer or new enrollments for awarding of credit toward programs
• Oversees programs supporting college admissions, testing, and scholarships
• Assists students with completion of college admissions and applications
• Schedules assessments related to post-secondary education (e.g., PSAT)
• Oversees programs supporting student post-high school transition
• Assists in development of post-secondary educational plans in accordance with interests, abilities and career plans
• Guides and counsels individuals and groups of Students through the development of education and career plans (ECAP)
• Schedules assessment related to post-secondary education (eg., ASVAB)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Education
• Valid NC Teaching Certificate
• At least 5 years experience in a 7-12 environment providing academic counseling services

American Leadership Academy-Coastal offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, NC 28411: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person