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# College Pathways Coordinator at High Tech High

- **Company:** High Tech High
- **Location:** Point Loma, CA
- **Compensation:** $29–$36/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh/d617a864-7f68-40dd-986d-2c7b2dcacebb

## Job description

College Pathways Coordinator

Reports To: School Director FLSA Classification: Classified Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Hourly Framework (Step 3, A-K) Range: $29.30 to $35.73/hour, placement is based on verified experience. Benefits: Not eligible for benefits, this position is between 15 - 20 hours a week Open: August 12, 2026 Closing: August 30, 2026

College Pathways Coordinator

High Tech High

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

HTH seeks College Pathways Coordinator to provide instructional support for students at our schools. This position is in-person, on campus.

Job Summary The College Pathways Coordinator serves as a liaison between HTH and post-secondary institutions, supporting students through the enrollment process, advising on course offerings, and communicating with all stakeholders. The College Pathways Coordinator will develop student orientation and support processes and maintain data tracking systems for enrollment students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

● The College Pathways Coordinator is a member of an HTH College and Career Access Team (CCAT). While the primary responsibility is to serve in the capacity of the College Pathways Coordinator, as a CCAT member there will be other duties that are aligned with CCAT’s broader mission of college and career access and readiness. ● Serve as a liaison with post-secondary institutions to ensure alignment of concurrent enrollment programs and policies. ● Support students in the concurrent enrollment process, including managing applications, registration, and course scheduling. ● Develop and implement orientation and support processes to ensure the success of concurrent enrollment students. ● Communicate regularly with concurrent enrollment students, parents, high school and college faculty, and other stakeholders to provide updates on program policies and procedures. ● Maintain accurate data tracking systems for concurrent enrollment students, including enrollment data, academic progress, and completion rates. ● Participate in program evaluation and assessment to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for program growth. ● Facilitate access to college resources and opportunities geared toward assisting underrepresented populations ● Offer guidance to students throughout the financial aid process ● Support junior/senior level college counseling teachers with lesson planning and execution ● Provide college counseling coaching support to the junior/senior counselors as they prepare students for college access and success in higher education ● Participate in bi-weekly meetings as a member of the College & Career Access Team which utilizes PDSA cycles to track and identify students who require additional support ● Assist in the organization of family engagement workshops related to college access goals ● Support in the maintenance of student data progress and share regularly with the Director of College Advising ● Assist Director of College Advising in planning and coordinating parent nights, college visits, guest speakers, career exploration trips, and other college and career access programming ● Become familiar with the various technology platforms that support the college & career access work: Scoir, Powerschool, and the primary on-line applications-UC, CSU, and Community College applications. ● Perform other duties as assigned.

## EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would ensure being able to meet and fulfill job requirements.

● Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field. ● Knowledge of higher education policies, procedures, and practices. ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. ● Experience with data tracking and analysis to inform program improvement. ● Familiarity with student success strategies and support services for underrepresented students. ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve program goals.

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies: ● Building relationships ● Communication, both written and oral ● Ability to evaluate alternatives ● Interpersonal skills ● Ability to listen and motivate ● Teamwork ● Create plans and goal set

Work Environment ● School setting

High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Open until filled.

## About High Tech High

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: High Tech High is a network of 16 public charter schools in San Diego County that uses a project-based, equity-focused approach to educate K-12 students.
- **Entity Type**: Non-profit charter management organization (publicly funded, not a traditional private or public company)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators (individual names not publicly listed)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Education (K-12 public charter schools, teacher credentialing, graduate education)
- Target customers: Students in grades K-12 and their families (primarily in San Diego County); also educators seeking certification and professional development
- Mission or purpose statement: “High Tech High is an equity project. Teachers work to address inequities and help students reach their full potential.” The organization is guided by four design principles: Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work, and Collaborative Design.

## Products & Services
- **K-12 Schools**: 16 schools across four campuses (5 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools) serving approximately 6,350 students. Admissions are via a zip code-based lottery to create diverse, integrated schools.
- **Teacher Credentialing Program**: A District Intern Program and Teacher Induction Program that allows individuals to earn a California teaching credential while teaching.
- **High Tech High Graduate School of Education**: Offers professional development and advanced degrees for educators, both nationally and internationally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (public charter school organization)
- **Key Metric**: Serves approximately 6,350 students across 16 schools (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Authorized by two charter authorizers: San Diego Unified School District (Point Loma schools) and California Department of Education Statewide Benefit Charter (other campuses). No external investors; funded through public education funding.
- **Growth Signals**: The network has expanded from 1 school (2000) to 16 schools serving K-12. The organization also includes a Graduate School of Education, indicating ongoing institutional growth. Hiring primarily occurs December–May, with “Hiring Bonanzas” for teachers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Project-Based Learning Model**: Curriculum integrates hands-on projects, fieldwork, internships, and community partnerships, creating authentic, real-world connections.
- **Teacher-Driven Culture**: Teachers collaboratively design curriculum, lead professional development, and participate in hiring, giving them significant autonomy and ownership.
- **Equity Focus**: Intentionally diverse schools via zip code lottery, no academic tracking, and a strong emphasis on college access and completion.
- **Comprehensive Adult Learning**: The teacher credentialing program and graduate school allow HTH to “grow” its own educators and attract mission-aligned talent.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities: Continuing to deepen project-based learning, strengthening equity practices, and expanding professional development offerings. The organization is also focused on recruiting and retaining qualified, credentialed educators who align with the design principles.
- Growth direction: Primarily internal growth through existing school network and adult learning programs; no plans for rapid expansion outside San Diego County indicated.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Collaborative, teacher-driven environment where educators have freedom to design curriculum. Emphasis on authentic work, student-centered learning, and professional growth.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: On-site at school locations; teachers work 188 days per year (August–June) with 22 semi-monthly pay periods. Hourly employees use a biometric timeclock system.
- **Notable Perks**: Professional development including “New Teacher Odyssey” in early August, credentialing support (District Intern Program), and a clear compensation framework based on experience and degrees. Benefits normal for public school employees.
- **Engineering Culture**: Not applicable (education-focused, not tech). However, the organization values collaboration, innovation, and project-based design.
- **Important Notes**: Must hold a California teaching credential for certificated positions. Does not sponsor H1-B visas. Background check required.

## Sources
1. [hightechhigh.org/hr/working](https://www.hightechhigh.org/hr/working/)
2. [hightechhigh.org/about](https://www.hightechhigh.org/about/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh](https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh)
4. [hightechhigh.org/about/join-our-team](https://www.hightechhigh.org/about/join-our-team/)

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