Program Manager at College Success Foundation in Bellevue, Washington

Job Description:

Our Mission: We coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.
College Success Foundation believes in respecting, upholding, and reflecting diversity and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. By leading with equity, and utilizing an anti-racist lens in our work, we center diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We believe students win when we have a high-performing culture that is committed to eliminating barriers to student achievement. Our passion is fostering educational equity, making college accessible and affordable to underserved students from low-income families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Resources and Training Program Manager creates the curriculum utilized by advisors, in middle and high schools, with a focus on college and career readiness and to bring awareness to College Success Foundation's (CSF) available programs and resources. This role collaborates with members from the programs teams to develop comprehensive training plans and resources for students that are in alignment with CSF's mission.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The items listed in this section are the primary duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Coordinates curriculum development and ensures schools have the resources they need to implement CSF's programs.
• Creates student-facing resources that are engaging and informative and facilitate student enrollment in post-secondary programs.
• Collaborates with program teams to pinpoint staff training and resource needs and identify gaps. Utilizes the data to develop and curate resources, tools, and training programs aimed at improving daily operations.
• Creates training plans and schedules.
• Supervises the translation of CSF resources to meet the diverse language needs of students across the regions in Washington State. Ensures accessibility of resources to meet the diverse needs of students and families.
• Collaborates with the Marketing department to co-create marketing materials that align with program staff needs.
• Manages the procurement and inventory of promotional materials for School Based Advisors to ensure schools have an adequate supply of marketing resources.
• Monitors curriculum effectiveness, seeks feedback from program teams, and makes recommendations for changes to strengthen resources and optimize program outcomes. Manages projects throughout the project life cycle which include initiation, planning, execution, monitoring progress, project evaluation, and wrap-up. Oversees project risk management and provides project updates to key stakeholders.
• Prepares program reports as required by CSF, funders, and its stakeholders.
• Develops and deepens an understanding of the principles of equity and justice, applies the principles, and serves as a champion, role model, and active participant for equity and justice activities, programs, and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Psychology, or Human Resources, preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience to include one year of Project Management experience and one year of Curriculum Development and College Access experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
Knowledge and Skills

• List the minimum knowledge and skills needed to perform the primary duties of the job.
• Knowledge of post-secondary education pathways as well as college admission, career development, and financial aid requirements.
• Knowledge of needs assessment tools and practices to assess and identify training needs and perform gap analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of instructional design principles.
• Proficiency in creating training plans, materials, and resources that facilitate student enrollment and completion of postsecondary degrees.
• Passion and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Familiarity with software used for data analysis and content creation such as Salesforce, Google Suite, Canva, and Adobe.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adapts to changing priorities and working with frequent interruptions.
• Manages and fulfills frequent and competing deadlines.
• Utilizes proactive approaches for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Utilizes research skills to improve materials and ensure materials are up-to-date.
• Initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote equity and an understanding of oppression and its impact on underserved populations.

Professional Certifications and Licenses
List items applicable to the job and can be required or preferred. Indicate which are preferred.

• Curriculum and Instruction certification.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this job. The College Success Foundation is committed to fostering an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Therefore, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the interview process or to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, please contact Human Resources.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Operate office equipment such as a computer and printer/copier.
• Communicate information and ideas to create understanding and exchange accurate information.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perceive, inspect, and assess data at close range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires Washington state residents if assigned in a Washington based location. If this position is assigned in a District of Columbia based location the resident must reside in the District of Columbia.
• Uses collaborative software for communicating with others and attending virtual meetings.
• Occasional travel is required, including some evening and weekend events.
• Reliable transportation are required.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
The position may change based upon the needs of the program and/or organizational needs and available funding. In compliance with federal and state regulations, College Success Foundation maintains a drug free environment and all successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3407820-124769