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Cristo Rey Columbus High School Open Positions
Cristo Rey Columbus High School is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. Cristo Rey Columbus High School (“CRC”) is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school with a Professional Work-Study Program empowering students of all faiths, in need of an affordable, high-quality education, to excel in college, in career, and in character. It is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually, academically, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our Professional Work-Study Program (PWSP) is an integral part of our strategy. Through PWSP, our students work five days a month in a professional setting such as law firms, hospitals, banks, insurance companies, nonprofits, and government entities. Through this work, they cover almost half the cost of their education, and they obtain tremendous experience and education being mentored by professionals in our community. It is our aspiration that all of our students graduate from high school and college and become future leaders in the public and private sector, in corporations, service organizations, their own faith institutions, and the community at large.
Background Checks: All paid Cristo Rey staff must have on file both BCI and FBI background checks and must attend “Protecting God’s Children.”
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Admissions Director (Full-time)
Admissions Director
2023-2024 School Year
Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY
The admissions director plays the crucial role of recruiting and enrolling new and transfer students to Cristo Rey Columbus High School and reports to the Principal. As the first point of contact for many students, parents and community members, the position requires both a commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey and an ability to build community and develop and manage relationships with local schools, organizations, churches, and community leaders. The position manages the daily operations of the Admissions Department and the planning and development of all recruiting and enrollment related matters. The Director articulates the mission, programs and opportunities of Cristo Rey Columbus High School to students, parents/guardians, elementary/middle school educators, principals and counselors, and other thought-leaders in the community. He/she must be able to adapt to changing responsibilities and maintain absolute confidentiality. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
WHO WE ARE
Cristo Rey Columbus prepares students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, work-study program, and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education. Our school is grounded in the following characteristics, which shape the Cristo Rey Columbus experience for our faculty, students and families:
- Catholic Identity – At the heart of the Cristo Rey Columbus community is our faith in Jesus Christ, and a commitment to nurture the faith of all students. This all happens in an atmosphere of mutual respect and concern for all members of our Cristo Rey Columbus community – students, teachers, staff, and families.
- College-Prep Academics – All students take college preparatory coursework. Our teachers and support staff work to support students in achieving high academic standards setting them up for success in college.
- Work-Study Program – Our students work in a professional environment five days a month providing students with a professional mentor. This experience not only helps to fund students’ education, it provides them with an invaluable opportunity to engage in a professional environment.
- Diverse Community – We value and are proud of our diversity. Over half of Cristo Rey Columbus students have at least one parent who was born outside of the United States. Cristo Rey families come from over 40 different countries including in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Nearly half of Cristo Rey students speak a language other than English at home, including Creole, Hindi, Spanish, and Swahili.
TO APPLY
- To apply email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Nicole Wright at nwright@crchsworks.org
- A background check and attendance at a Protecting God’s Children session will be required prior to employment
Enrollment Coordinator (Part-time)
Enrollment Coordinator
Part-time
WHO WE ARE
Cristo Rey Columbus High School is located in Columbus, Ohio and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. We are a Catholic, college-preparatory high school with a Professional Work-Study Program empowering students of all faiths, in need of an affordable, high-quality education, to excel in college, in career, and in character. We strive to help our students grow intellectually, academically, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college and become the future leaders in the community at large.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a part time Enrollment Coordinator who is passionate about the Cristo Rey mission. The Enrollment Coordinator’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the EdChoice Scholarship process from distributing/collecting applications and all required supporting documentation through check disbursements. This entails initial communications and follow up with our students and families, management of all EdChoice paperwork and files, and data entry/uploading of all required EdChoice documents through the Ohio Department of Education’s secure portal.
When not focused on EdChoice, the Enrollment Coordinator will be proactive in building external relationships designed to recruit students who are within the Cristo Rey student profile. This will include representing the school to various educational, community, governmental and religious organizations. During peak admissions seasons the Enrollment Coordinator will also assist the Admissions Department with day to day operations, including but not limited to coordinating special events like Information Sessions, Open House, 8th Grade Visit Days, and Entrance Exams.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Associate’s Degree or higher.
- Fluency in Spanish required.
- Compliance with BCI and FBI background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program.
- Valid driver’s license required; must be insurable with good driving record.
- Commitment to the mission of the school and the Cristo Rey Mission Effectiveness Standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND TRAITS
- Most weeks the position will be 25-30 hours per week. During peak seasons it could be more.
- Understands and maintains the confidentiality of information.
- Able to learn and work with school technology.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Professional demeanor.
- Proactive, positive attitude.
- Experience processing EdChoice Scholarships a plus.
The Enrollment Coordinator reports to the Director of Admissions and will work with other members of the school community as needed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to eeaton@CRCHSworks.org.
Cristo Rey Columbus High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.
Relationship Manager (Full-time)
Relationship Manager
Position Description
Background
Cristo Rey Columbus High School (CRCHS) is a Catholic, co-ed, college-prep school that is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The Cristo Rey Network educates 12,000 students in 38 high schools across the country. Our mission is to empower students of all faiths, in need of an affordable, high-quality education, to excel in college, in career and in character. Our ultimate goal is that our students will graduate from college and become leaders in the public and private sector, service organizations, their own faith institutions, and the community at large, transforming the world for the good of society. Since the families of our students do not pay the full tuition required of a private, college-prep, Catholic high school, the students work in an innovative Professional Work Study Program (PWSP) and assign their earnings to the school in lieu of tuition. CRCHS students work one day a week during the school year from 8:30-4:00 pm in entry-level jobs at over 120 organizations in the Columbus metropolitan area to cover the majority of their cost of education.
Position Offered
CRCHS seeks an energetic professional who is passionate about the Cristo Rey mission to serve as a Relationship Manager building strong relationships and interacting regularly with students, faculty and supervisors at business partners regarding the students’ work responsibilities. This is a year round, full time salaried position. The Relationship Manager will report directly to the Director of Operations of PWSP.
Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid driver’s license
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Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in some or all of these areas:
- Experience in managing client relationships, human resources, or similar business functions, background working with students of high school age
- Experience with data analysis for the use of strategic organizational growth
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Required Skills
- Strong working knowledge or willingness to learn the Google Business Suite and Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Capacity to work with various stakeholders
- Ability to multitask, problem solve, be proactive and work collaboratively in a fast paced team setting
- Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the CRCHS community
Functional Duties
Business Partner Relationship Management (45%)
PWSP staff service our business partners by proactively providing them with information about the students, responding to inquiries and resolving problem situations.
The relationship manager will serve as a primary contact for assigned business partners:
- Communicate regularly with supervisors through e-mail, telephone and site visits to understand workplace environment and student worker responsibilities
- Collaborate with supervisors to identify, address, and support areas of growth for student workers to help student excel in the workplace
- Follow up on timesheet and performance evaluation comments with supervisors, students and parents/guardians
- Work with Director of PWSP to develop and lead supervisor orientations, supervisor engagement, student development and overall program initiatives
- Build student teams and assign job placements based on student interest and partner needs
Student Development (45%)
CRCHS asks supervisors to evaluate the student workers two times each school year, and daily via timesheets. These evaluations comprise the majority of the students’ grade in PWSP for their PWSP class. Relationship Managers build strong relationships with students and act as job coaches.
- Utilize and assist in designing curriculum and lessons to teach during morning check-in
- Assist in the implementation of retraining and remediation programs for student workers based on supervisor feedback; timesheets, site visits and performance evaluations
- Mentor student workers in need of additional workplace support to address students’ areas of growth in meeting program expectations
- Work collaboratively with PWSP team members, Deans, and Counseling department as needed to support students in the workplace
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Morning Assembly and Transportation (10%)
Three primary activities occur at the morning assembly for 100+ students heading out to work each day:
- Attendance
- Dress-code/wellness check-in
- Transportation
The relationship manager will:
- Lead 2-4 Morning Check-in session(s), beginning at 7:30 am, weekly throughout the school year
- Communicate with the PWSP team and supervisors regarding check-in information
- Develop strategies to resolve any student situations that would prevent a student worker from excelling in the workplace
Please email cover letter and resume to Kristin Mutchler, Director of Operations, at kmutchler@crchsworks.org
Teachers and Counselors for 2023-24
We are always interested in connecting with professionals aligned to our mission. If you are feeling called to the Cristo Rey mission, please fill out the online application so we have it on file when openings arise.
WHO WE ARE
Cristo Rey Columbus prepares students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, work-study program, and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education. Our school is grounded in the following characteristics, which shape the Cristo Rey Columbus experience for our faculty, students and families:
- College-Prep Academics – All students take college preparatory coursework. Our teachers and support staff work to support students in achieving high academic standards setting them up for success in college.
- Work-Study Program – Our students work in a professional environment five days a month providing students with a professional mentor. This experience not only helps to fund students’ education, it provides them with an invaluable opportunity to engage in a professional environment.
- Catholic Identity – At the heart of the Cristo Rey Columbus community is our faith in Jesus Christ, and a commitment to nurture the faith of all students. This all happens in an atmosphere of mutual respect and concern for all members of our Cristo Rey Columbus community – students, teachers, staff, and families.
- Diverse Community – We value and are proud of our diversity. Over half of Cristo Rey Columbus students have at least one parent who was born outside of the United States. Cristo Rey families come from over 40 different countries including in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Nearly half of Cristo Rey students speak a language other than English at home, including Creole, Hindi, Spanish, and Swahili.
WHO YOU ARE
A dedicated professional committed to creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations and support for all students. You demonstrate a commitment to Cristo Rey’s mission and Catholic, faith-based education.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred
- Experience working with students who represent a variety of cultures, races, ethnicities, and linguistic backgrounds preferred
TO APPLY
- Click here to fill out the online application and upload your resume and cover letter
- Submitting official college transcripts, a background check and attendance at a Protecting God’s Children session will be required prior to employment