Reports to: Director of High School Placement
Start Date: 7/1/25
Status: Salary: $65,000
SUMMARY:
Mother Caroline Academy (MCA) seeks a driven, well-qualified Graduate Support & High School Placement Coordinator to join its robust faculty and staff.
Our MCA scholars develop a willingness to try, an ability to do, and a drive to care. Mother Caroline Academy provides an educational experience which celebrates the diversity of our community and prepares students with the skills they need to connect and thrive in our diverse world. We believe that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning and enriches life for students and faculty alike.
Mission Statement:
Mother Caroline Academy empowers girls in grades 3-8 to think bigger, bolder, and beyond, through educational excellence, leadership development, and community stewardship in a safe space that fosters social and emotional learning. Our aim is to empower students and families to achieve generational growth and development where all can imagine a future with limitless possibilities.
About Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center:
Mother Caroline Academy is a tuition-free, independent school for girls in grades 3-8 from Boston’s underserved neighborhoods. Serving girls of all faiths, races, and cultures, the school provides a high-quality education that nurtures each student’s unique gifts and prepares her for success in competitive secondary schools and college. Rooted in Catholic tradition, MCA emphasizes scholarship, leadership, social, and moral development. The Academy supports its graduates through secondary and college education, with a 100% high school graduation rate and 96% college enrollment rate.
In addition to its academic focus, MCA offers educational programs for families, helping to ensure a supportive community. With a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio and extended school days, Mother Caroline Academy provides a holistic education fostering academic skills, resilience, and character. Graduates attend top schools such as Boston Latin, Commonwealth School, and St. Paul’s. Our graduates also aspire to careers in medicine, engineering, business, education, and more. As Boston’s only tuition-free independent school for girls, MCA Mother Caroline Academy opens doors to lifelong opportunities for students and their families.
The Academy is entirely privately funded. We believe our mission is best achieved by focusing on the needs of the whole family and preserving a spirit of volunteerism and commitment among all those who aid, support, and benefit from MCAEC.
OUR STUDENTS: MCA students are brilliant scholars who represent various Boston neighborhoods. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center serves 70+ girls, who are 80% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% mixed race. While MCAEC is a school rooted in the Catholic tradition, students come from a multitude of religious traditions. The school overview can be found at: https//www.mcaec.org/about/
Position Responsibilities and Expectations:
The Graduate Support & High School Placement Coordinator works closely with the students, families, and alumni of Mother Caroline Academy and manages all aspects of supporting MCA alumni with secondary school acclimation and retention as well as post-secondary support. Mother Caroline Academy’s Graduate Support & High School Placement Coordinator is responsible for:
- Assist in the development and implementation of the 9th-grade transition process for recent MCA graduates
- Collaborate with high school counselors, teachers, and support staff to monitor students’ progress, track grades, and conduct student visits.
- Facilitate and manage college preparatory programs to ensure alumnae are equipped with the tools they need for successful higher education experiences
- Communicate opportunities for scholarships, internships, employment or education programs for alumni in high school, college, and beyond
- Maintain contact with post-grad alumni and provide letters of reference as needed.
- Work closely with the Director of Secondary School Placement to support students and families through the secondary school applications process, develop and execute programming for current MCA students and alumni, respectively.
- In collaboration with the Alumnae Council, coordinate and manage alumni networking events, career panels, and social gatherings to strengthen community engagement and maintain ongoing connections with MCA
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s in Education or Counseling preferred.
- Prior experience with independent high schools and/or admissions is a preferred or 3-5 years or more of professional experience in schools, non-profit organizations and/or the public sector
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Successful multi-tasker who thrives when managing concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
- In possession of a driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation to various secondary and post-secondary schools throughout New England
- Excellent communicator with students, families, and external partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Receptive to feedback and unafraid to take proactive steps to find solutions or make improvements
Traits and Qualities:
At MCA, we believe that an excellent staff member does the following:
- Has an unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Mother Caroline Academy
- Believes that all of us can and will learn and creates a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school
- Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development
- Demonstrates professionalism, is approachable, self-motivated, well-organized, and solution-focused
- Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
- Models positive and healthy character traits and habits, as well as the values of MCA
- Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals
- Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes to excel, including committing to an extended work day and remaining available to colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours
- Eager to grow quickly and excel in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates persistence and constant willingness to proactively approach colleagues, students, and families to collaborate, engage in dialogue, and build strong relationships
Compensation: Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center offers an attractive benefits package including but not limited to: 403(b), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and support for professional development.
MCA School Hours:
Daily 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Vacations and school closures generally follow Boston Public Schools.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and CV along to:
Dr. Carla Haith, Head of School, chaith@mcaec.org and Donna Felix, Special Assistant to the Head of School, dfelix@mcaec.org
After we receive your information, you will be contacted about next steps.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center is committed to a diverse and inclusive community concerning race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
