26-27 South Campus College & Career Advising Manager

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 clickHERE.  

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.

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