Clerk, College Access, Readiness & Equity Team (Part-Time)

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report , Newsweek , the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org . ROLE SUMMARY Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Clerk to support our Career Readiness & Post-Secondary Success Team in the Alliance Home Office and—by extension—our work to cultivate and empower exceptional talent at every level of the organization who prepare our scholars to be successful in college and in life. This position reports directly to the Director, Career Readiness & Post-Secondary Success and supports the College Access, Readiness and Equity Team through administrative and general support. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support the maintenance and regular updating of Career Readiness and Postsecondary Success data tracking systems and dashboards. Support Career and Internship Program logistics related activities during the Alliance Internship Program. Maintain a database of both scholar and counselor external opportunities related to career readiness and postsecondary success, including scholarships, trainings, and internships. Assist with scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation for Career Readiness and Postsecondary Success Team meetings, trainings, and events. Provide general administrative support to the Career Readiness and Postsecondary Success Team, including correspondence, filing, and document preparation. Track and help organize data related to scholar participation in internship, career readiness, and postsecondary success programs. Support communication and coordination between the Career Readiness and Postsecondary Success Team, Alliance schools, partner organizations, and outside stakeholders. THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL Believe . Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a college degree. Social Justice . Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist counseling practices in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles. Culture . Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels. Mindset . Hold a growth mindset. Relationship - Building . Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or the equivalent Preferred: Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university BENEFITS In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt. We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave. Relocation : Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners. Professional Development : At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth by providing substantial professional development support. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses. WORK LOCATION This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100. COMPENSATION $18.00 - $18.00 APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted. If you would like to view the progress of your application, you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page . Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities. Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are. This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] .