Program Manager, College Access
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Program Manager, College Access About College Possible College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more, Diversity and Inclusion Plan. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, College Possible also operates in Austin, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; and has Catalyze partnerships in Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio. We're joining forces with colleges to achieve a transformational impact: by 2021, we will partner with 400 colleges to reach 50,000 students. To learn more, visit CollegePossible.org. Equal Opportunity Employer Your Role as Program Manager College Access The Access Program Manager helps coordinate College Possible programs by supervising, training, and supporting a team of AmeriCorps Service Members (also called coaches) who work with high school students at our partner high schools. Supervise, Train and Support AmeriCorps Members (30%): Duties include providing daily support, guidance, and oversight to AmeriCorps Members to ensure excellence in service and programming. Troubleshoot problems and issues as they arise, evaluate performance through one-on-one check-ins, team meetings, and monthly session observations, gather feedback, and work in partnership with other staff to ensure the highest quality of service to students, and AmeriCorps Members. Coordinate, prepare, and lead high-quality trainings and weekly meetings for Corps Members. Conduct midyear, end of term evaluations and ensure adherence to AmeriCorps service requirements. Ensure Program Quality and Curriculum Fidelity (20%): Oversee the implementation of curriculum by coaches to ensure fidelity to our program model and meet key benchmarks. Ensure training and accountability of AmeriCorps members to support College Possible high school students. Utilize the coaching model and assertive advising to support coaches in helping students achieve important milestones. Ensure that needed resources are in place for coaches to support students and execute the program. Maintain High School Relationships (15%): Alongside the Program Director and Associate Director, build and maintain successful relationships with assigned high schools by coordinating service delivery and maintaining communication with key contacts at each school. Meet with key contacts throughout the year to ensure quality program delivery and successful partnership through five liaison meetings per academic year and monthly site visits to each partner campus. Distribute program updates, attend events, and maintain communication as needed with partner school liaisons as the organization's lead ambassador to assigned schools. Work with the liaison to facilitate and build engagement and communication with student families. Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress (15%): Assume ownership and responsibility of school partner-level data collection, management and monthly data reporting to partner school liaisons and College Possible Austin leadership. Ensure student data is correct and up to date. Actively utilize student progress data and reports to regularly review with coaches to inform priorities and student engagement. Provide the Associate Director of Programs with site-based data for the weekly tracking, evaluation and reporting of student progress in key program areas. Use monthly data reports to inform site liaisons with information on student progress. Project Management (10%): Collaborate with Programs Team on site-wide projects (such as student recruitment, training, family nights, Jr road trip). Take lead on at least one org-wide committee. Track tasks and deadlines, and compile data reports on results as requested. Participate in site working groups in lead or support role. Other Duties as Assigned (10%) What You Bring Education/Certifications/Licenses:
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What We Offer In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer:
To Join Our Growing College Possible Team Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume and cover letter. |