Are you an exceptionally organized Program Manager with experience working with low-income high school and college students and their families? If so, please read on!
About Girls Group
Girls Group is a nonprofit mentoring agency with a vision to end generational poverty by helping economically disadvantaged young women achieve self-sufficiency. The ultimate ambition is that each young woman finds their voice, defines their goals and dreams, and moves forward in the world with pride and self-confidence. Services establish long-term and supportive mentoring relationships, which span middle school, high school, and continue through a young woman's college and career journey. At Girls Group we work as a team to ensure high quality, innovative, and mission-driven services. We are a supportive community of dedicated individuals who empower every young woman to write their greatest story. Girls Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
About the Job
We are looking for an exceptional Program Manager with experience in college and career planning. The College & Career Program Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a vision for an enhanced high school graduate program. This includes supporting the staff working with Girls Group high school graduates, establishing and maintaining a thriving Alumni network, managing program calendars, staff assignments, participant engagement and retention initiatives, ensuring quality of services, and working collaboratively with higher education institutions and community partners.
College & Career Programming (65%)
Manage College & Career programing services
Manage 6 cohorts 1st-6th year post high school individual monthly mentoring
Manage 12th Grade high school individual monthly mentoring
Plan and facilitate biweekly College & Career groups
Plan and facilitate monthly social meet ups
Manage scholarships/emergency funding
Manage peer mentoring and career mentoring
Plan and facilitate biannual Alumni reunions
Maintain weekly program calendar, ensure adequate program space, and sufficient staffing for sites
Attend group program sessions on a recurring basis to mentor staff/interns and observe site dynamics
Observe and provide feedback to staff and interns during pre-meeting and debrief and provide mentoring support to participants
Develop training and intervention plans based on site/staff needs
Manage participant re-engagement initiatives, develop participant retention interventions, and collaborate with direct reports to ensure attendance goals are met for individual, group programming and social events
Actively plan, facilitate, and contribute to assigned agency meetings to support staff engagement, quality of services, positive team dynamics, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Manage College & Career social media accounts and create monthly Alumni Newsletter
About You:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work with limited or full license, Child Development & Family Studies, Education, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with first generation students and their families in the college admission and/or college counseling process.
Experience leading teams or supervising staff
Project or program management experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of child development, social justice, and youth programming
Able to provide support for students who may be experiencing crisis
Benefits:
Full-time, salaried, exempt position, Generous paid time off and holidays, agency summer shutdown week, bereavement policy, and maternity policy, BCN PCP Focus HMO health insurance, dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, mileage reimbursement, professional development, professional committee opportunities, employee recognition and rewards, weekly supervision, social work licensing supervision, training for new supervisors.