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Nudge Enabled Remote Advising (NERA) Workforce Advisor, KIPP Forward

6 days ago

New York

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP NYC: Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond. Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day. About KIPP Forward Postsecondary Success Collaborative KIPP Forward works with graduates of KIPP, Achievement First, and other select high school-serving organizations to empower them for success in college and their careers. Our program model was formulated utilizing a design thinking approach with our alumni, as well as research on the most effective Comprehensive Approach to Student Success (CASS) and career readiness programs. Utilizing breakthrough college and career strategies, we aim to: • Help more students from low-income families persist in and graduate from college or secure a credential in an in-demand industry Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Advisor to join our growing NERA team. This Advisor will manage a caseload of up to 1,000 alumni who are 3–6 years post–high school and are exploring or pursuing a Career and Technical Education (CTE) or workforce postsecondary pathway. The Advisor will support alumni through key milestones, including identifying and enrolling in a training program, persisting to completion, and securing employment. For alumni who are not currently enrolled, the Advisor will provide proactive outreach and individualized guidance to help them evaluate options and take next steps toward enrollment. For alumni who are not yet ready to enroll, or who have completed a program but have not secured a job, the Advisor will provide ongoing coaching and job placement support. The role centers on delivering support primarily via nudge text technology - crafting, maintaining, refining and delivering timely, relevant text nudges aligned to alumni needs and pathway milestones - and then supplementing these nudge texts with direct 1:1 advising provided through a combination of text, video and phone conversations. The Advisor will work closely with the NERA Program Manager and the Associate Director of CTE Programs and Partnerships to strengthen alumni engagement, improve outcomes, and support the continued growth of the program. This role reports to the NERA Program Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: General responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Alumni Support • Manage a caseload of up to 1,000 alumni using nudge texting, phone calls, and virtual meetings to provide individualized support with CTE/workforce program selection and enrollment, career readiness, and job placement post completion, • Support alumni who are seeking employment by connecting them to job opportunities and supporting next steps toward placement, • Use Mainstay (NERA platform) to track needs, prioritize outreach, and respond to alumni requests within 24 hours during the workweek, • Connect alumni to KIPP Forward foundational supports, including microgrants and mental health services, • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of regional CTE offerings, including certification requirements, program durations, and industry relevance, • In collaboration with our Workforce Advisors, actively monitor and evaluate CTE training partners to ensure program quality and alumni success rates meet standards, • Proactively monitor and communicate application deadlines for high-priority workforce programs and entry-level career opportunities to ensure no student misses a placement window, • Support KIPP Forward data collection initiatives, which may include enrollment and employment verification, semester transcript collection, and annual alumni surveys, • Track and analyze alumni data (e.g. program enrollment, program completion, certification attainment, job placements, engagement) to help inform alumni support and programming, • Maintain current alumni contact utilizing a variety of available resources; keep accurate record of contact, enrollment and career information in our data tracking systems, • Participate in mandatory in person summer training, July 13-17, 2026, • Attend and actively participate in important team meetings that will include but are not limited to, KIPP Forward monthly team meetings, weekly check-ins with NERA Program Manager, and NERA monthly team meetings, • Maintain regular, open communication with the NERA Program Manager to navigate complex alumni challenges, strengthen feedback loops, support continuous improvement, and increase alumni engagement, • Seek and prioritize cross collaboration with other teams to bolster the support NERA is offering alumni (i.e. work closely with Workforce team members to better understand CTE programs, jobs placement, and other career opportunities for alumni CTE/Workforce alumni in NERA), • Collaborate with the Workforce Team to ensure successful transition of Y2 CTE/Workforce alumni to NERA program in Year 3, • Respond to emails, calls and texts from staff within 24 hours during the workweekQualifications, • Strong alignment with and commitment to KIPP Forward’s Program Model, • Completion of a workforce program, AA or BA degree, • Two or more years of experience working with underserved and at-risk young adults and their families, • Experience advising young adults with CTE/Workforce pursuits and/or demonstrated ability to influence and motivate young adults to engage in activities to build their futures is preferred, • Proven record of successful job placement, • Positivity, optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset, • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, • Strong time-management skills, • Self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, • Demonstrated ability to meet ambitious goals within deadlines, • Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvement, • Growth-mindset and desire to receive regular coaching and adjusting feedback in order to grow, • Ability to collaborate and build relationships within and across teams, • Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Word/Google Docs, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets,, • Microsoft PowerPoint/Google Slides, and Microsoft Outlook and ability to learn new technology platforms and databases quickly, • Willingness to check email/texts after hours for emergency situations Additional Information Compensation and Benefits: KIPP NYC offers a salary ranging from $60,770 - $69,010. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package, including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision., • 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months., • Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar, • Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave., • Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care., • Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term / Long-term disability. This is a full-time role that requires the employee to live in NY, NJ or CT within a commutable distance from NYC and travel at times to our central office. If you are not in a school-based position, the cadence and frequency of travel to our central office is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of this tri-state area and/or outside a commutable distance from NYC, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate. KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

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