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Associate Director of Guidance Programs

Democracy Prep Public Schools · New York, NY

Posted 21 days ago · $115,000 - $130,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
Democracy Prep Public Schools's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Democracy Prep Public Schools's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Democracy Prep Public Schools
high
29 stale, 1 reposted of 38 open
Hiring momentum
44 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Democracy Prep Public Schools's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Democracy Prep Public Schools.

About this role

The Associate Director of Guidance Programs at Democracy Prep Public Schools will oversee the Postsecondary Readiness and Student Success Counselor teams, ensuring effective college counseling for students. This role involves mentoring counselors, developing college readiness initiatives, and coordinating support across campuses to enhance student success and persistence in college.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Democracy Prep Public Schools as an employer.

What you need

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in school counseling or equivalent role
  • Proven leadership of educational counseling teams
  • Strong understanding of college admissions processes
  • Excellent organizational and people-management skills
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and operational expertise

Nice to have

  • Relevant licensure (LPC, LPC-S, LMSW, LCSW) preferred

What you get

  • Salary range is $115,000 - $130,000 commensurate with your experience
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 403B matching
  • Parental leave
  • Smartphone
  • Laptop

Worth weighing

  • Focus on college counseling for low-income, first-generation students may require specific experience
  • Role involves significant administrative and operational responsibilities
  • High level of collaboration with diverse stakeholders may be challenging for some candidates

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Listed by Democracy Prep Public Schools on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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