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College & Career Transition Coordinator
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College - Providence, Rhode Island Job Details
Job ID:
5793818
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
TITLE:
College Transition Coordinator
REPORTS TO
Director of Teaching and Learning
POSITION TYPE
Full-time
SCHEDULE
10-month per year position at 40 hours per week (Plus 20 hours in the summer)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Per Employment Agreement
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
The College Transition Coordinator is responsible for assisting students with their academic success and social development. The College Transition Coordinator will promote and implement equity and access for all students, families, and staff members in service of achieving the mission and vision of creating the nursing workforce of the future through college access support.
The Nurses Middle College's College Transition Coordinator supports a coherent and structured college Coordinator also serves as a liaison to educators, families, and community partners in achieving college access for all Nurses Middle College student awareness and career readiness program that guides Nurses Middle College students in college access and postsecondary planning. The College Transition Coordinator receives technical assistance, guidance, and instruction from the team of Directors. The College Transition Coordinator is responsible for the administration of all college entry assessments, dual concurrent enrollment registrations, attendance collection and monitoring, academic interventions and continued alumni support.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.
Leadership:
1. Establishes, champions, and maintains a college-going culture for all students (meet with all grades at the beginning and end of each semester for an assembly about what to expect and strive towards/ Newsletter with information for families- deadlines, scholarships, FAFSA, grade monitoring) and staff.
2. Promotes the Nurses Middle College's educational philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that directly benefit the student.
3. Communicates and expects a growth mindset for all driven by the belief that all Nurses Middle College students can succeed in college and nursing careers.
4. Communicates verbally and in writing with the School Leadership Team around instruction and problems related to the college access and support (keep admin informed of challenges and have potential solutions to present, keep admin informed of student progress weekly or biweekly and track Tier 1 and 2 interventions)
5. Monitors all data related to college access and success as appropriate( create a monitoring system in Google Sheets for all students taking college courses- does this already exist?).
6. Establishes an equitable and inclusive school climate, where students are at the helm of educational practices.
Student and Family Engagement:
7. Creates and develops positive relationships with all members of the school community (students, teachers, families) in support of college access.
8. Effectively and productively engages with students and parents with the intention of developing strong college-going awareness and engagement in the steps necessary for student success. (College Fair- could we go to another school that already has one? Assemblies for college honor roll? When should parent workshops happen?)
9. Provides families with information in a variety of formats and language in a coherent arc of learning regarding colleges and the requirements needed to apply (assessments, course requirements, college selection etc.).
10. In collaboration with the School Counselors, leads school events that encourage community connection to and investment in the school culture and student success, including recognition assemblies, parent workshops, family and community service events; leads school events that encourage college awareness and opportunities for families and students. (Get this from Jane- list of college courses and the order they are taken along with required Accuplacer scores).
11. Meets with students and parents to discuss academic plans and progress 12. Serves as a resource to parents (e.g. information sharing).
College and Career Readiness Programming:
13. Beginning in 9th grade, supports a post-secondary nursing pathway for all students, including developing a college plan (get this from Jane- do we already have this?), supporting students to update their plans on an ongoing basis and in ways appropriate to their grade level.
14. Interfaces with colleges and other educational communities and opportunities to ensure breadth of exposure to students regarding their college options for post-secondary nursing pathways (connect with participating colleges this summer to let them know I will be the point of contact, ACN, Brown, etc…)
15. Ensures professional and productive partnerships are maintained with higher education, practice partners, parents, and other college-related stakeholders. 16. Participates in ensuring timely and accurate report cards of student grades. 17. Refers students and families to educational opportunities, as necessary, towards supporting the Nurses Middle College's mission.
Dual Concurrent Enrollment
18. Assists in the registration process for dual concurrent enrollment, including the administration of college entry assessments (e.g., Accuplacer, HESI)( get this timeline and have it set in the school calendar before school starts) 19. Facilitates student registration in dual-concurrent enrollment courses at partnering colleges and universities
20. Coordinates requests for cohort course offerings and singleton registrations, as well as material orders (e.g., text books, learning management software) Do this over the summer? 21. In collaboration with the College and Career Readiness School Counselor, and the Director of Teaching and Learning, assists students in identifying additional dual concurrent enrollment courses that align with and transfer according to students' individual college plans (discuss with college counselors which courses are best for nursing students)
22. Develops and implements Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports for students in dual concurrent enrollment courses, scaffolded appropriately for developmental and academic needs (create this in tandem with RINI's)
College Application Process
23. Assists in the application process for college and other extension opportunities including the financial aid application process through navigation of both the federal financial aid application process (FAFSA) as well as applying for local and college-specific financial aid opportunities. (work with admin, Jen, Kathryn to get these deadlines)
Other:
24. Required attendance at various events is the expectation for employees. Attendance and meaningful participation in each planning day, professional development day, parent teacher conferences, at least one (1) new student open houses, and graduation are required. Dates and times will be determined and employees will be notified as such.
25. Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal or Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and/or necessary to perform the functions of the position.(keep a list of anything that comes up)
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current B.C.I.
2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
3. Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
4. State certification for secondary school counselor
5. 3-5 years of relevant experience is preferred
6. Self-starter who is detail oriented.
7. Meticulous attention to data collection and data analysis to drive decision making.
8. Possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 9. Experience working in urban communities with multicultural families preferred 10. Proficient in Skyward, Naviance or other student information system. 11. Attends professional learning opportunities related to high school counseling. 12. Uses appropriate branding of the school that is aligned with mission and vision, in all internal and external communications.
13. Remains current regarding changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field to ensure quality leadership.
14. Takes responsibility for behavior, mistakes and results, learns from successes and failures, and teaches others to do the same.
15. Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.
16. Consistently demonstrates respect and appreciation for others by empathizing, valuing their time and contributions, and being available and responsive to their needs.
17. Seeks constructive feedback and other opportunities for self-development.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties also apply when on a field trip away from school.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the RI Nurses Institute's policy on evaluation of staff.