Position Overview

The Pathways Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Pathways Program, working directly with the KIA student body to prepare students to transition from high school to college, and positioning themselves to succeed in their professional careers. They will work with the Pathways & Partnerships Manager to implement student-facing programs, serving as the on-campus point person for student support, including SAT and Duolingo preparation, college application preparation, and the summer college preparation program. The Pathways Coordinator will continue to support KIA students after graduation, helping to coordinate internships, alum outreach, and alums support to ensure continued guidance and opportunities for KIA graduates. They will also work with the Pathways & Partnerships Manager to build and strengthen partnerships with universities and programs worldwide to expand post-graduate opportunities for KIA students.

The Pathways Coordinator will report directly to the Pathways & Partnerships Manager regarding all programmatic activities and will report to the Head of Student Discipline and Affairs regarding on-campus work and policies, including coordinating their work with students.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Guiding and supporting students’ college planning and applications, including personal support and group workshops.
Creating and leading workshops and classes across all four years of high school education to prepare students for all college applications, including SAT and English learning and testing, essay and application writing, program research and selection, scholarship/financial aid research and applications, etc.
Supporting teachers and the school administration by providing in-classroom support as requested and aligned with the Pathways program to support essential skills development.
Coordinating with the Head of Student Discipline and Affairs regarding student scheduling and logistics on campus.
Supporting the creation, maintenance, and strengthening of key relationships with universities, programs, and other partners.
Preparing reports and collecting data to evaluate and consistently improve the Pathways program’s efficacy, assessing students’ preparation for and successful transition to postgraduate education.
Overseeing administrative tasks related to Pathways, including facilitating students’ testing and serving as the SAT testing coordinator.
Support students’ external educational programs, such as online and summer learning opportunities, supporting students’ applications, enrollment, and logistical planning.
Assisting with coordinating and implementing the alum program, including facilitating internship opportunities, maintaining alum outreach efforts, and providing continued support for graduates.
Pending experience and expertise, teaching and evaluating a non-core class (3-6 weekly periods).
Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Fluent/native English speaker; French strongly preferred, and Kirundi is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with international university applications.
Experience working with adolescents.
Professional experience in schools or educational programs.
Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.
Dynamic, creative, and energetic individual who will bring these characteristics to the classroom and be eager and willing to jump into extracurricular and ad hoc projects and responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to and appreciation for diversity, and working in a multicultural environment.
Commitment to VHW and KIA’s mission and values.
Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with the landscape of international universities and scholarships, with a preference for area knowledge of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and/or Europe and Oceania.
Educational management experience
Experience in planning and implementing educational professional development programs and/or general staff development programs
Experience teaching research and communication skills

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and a thoughtful cover letter outlining why this position interests them, how their experience matches the stated qualifications, and what they believe differentiates them from other candidates. Please include at least two references, their contact information, and a requested salary range in the cover letter.