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National Program Manager, Community College Success
Location:
USA
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About College Possible College Possible is a growing nonprofit coaching students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of leaders. Our model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has a budget of $25 million, more than 140 full-time employees and more than 270 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2019-20 school year, we will reach an estimated 25,000 students in all 50 states, at more than 90 partner high schools and at more than 350 colleges. 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 . Your Role as National Program Manager - Community College Success We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy, idealistic leader to join our successful, growing organization as part of our program leadership team. The Program Manager helps oversee the National Virtual Coaching Program as they work to serve students. Program Leadership Work with the Program Director to develop and implement strategies that will maximize collaboration and effectiveness among program areas. Work with the Program Director to provide leadership in the development of inter-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth. Work collaboratively with the Program Management team to integrate cross-program activities and functions. Support with program evaluation and monitoring to develop objective performance measurements, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all employees. Program Management Ensure that students consistently receive the highest quality of services, that client needs are met individually and severally, and that each student makes satisfactory progress towards personal and program goals. Manage the consistency and quality of advising sessions between advisors and students. Screen the progress of students using qualitative and quantitative data from surveys, advisor deliverables, and in-person check-ins. Develop, implement, and monitor an annual program calendar and timelines. Plan and execute student recruitment and program rollout at community college sites. Using the existing performance management system and program dashboard; establish consistent, objective program performance standards of accountability. Facilitate weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with direct supervisees, including logistical and programmatic preparation to help evaluate current program activities and prepare for future initiatives. Identify, and manage key projects to improve program services and performance as needed during the year. Team Management and Development Manage a team of FTE/Program Managers (and indirectly lead a team of entry-level program staff). Recruit, hire, and oversee the training and orientation of all supervisees. Work with the Program Director to develop and implement a system to evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all staff. Identify opportunities to improve existing organizational systems and locate areas where workstreams can improve. Help maintain a system of setting priorities and managing multiple different projects at once both for program innovation and advisor led initiatives. Streamline and standardize how these systems work within the entire National Virtual Program Team. External Identify and work collaboratively with internal and external entities in providing for current and anticipated needs of students. Serve as a central point of contact between specific community partners and the College Possible program. Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with school personnel, exhibiting courtesy in all transactions, and provide frequent reports on the status of each students' activities and progress. Other duties as assigned. What You Bring Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred. Related Work Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience working with educational programs. Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience working with college aged students. Familiarity with community college student support programs strongly preferred. Computer/Software Skills: Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements: Ability to work well with diverse types of people in a team environment. Eagerness to help low-income young people achieve success. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and handle potentially stressful situations calmly and appropriately. Flexibility to work in multiple locations. Time is split between the College Possible office and affiliated schools. Desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization, ability to adapt, creativity, and commitment to excellence highly valued. Access to reliable transportation required. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed Office environment with limited travel Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day What We Offer In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer: An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally and in the broader country. a competitive salary commensurate with experience. excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program. Personalized professional development and growth opportunities. To Join Our Growing College Possible Team Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers. Include a resume and cover letter Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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College Possible Leadership Team
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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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