ACE Academy Manager

Huckleberry Youth Programs•San Rafael, CA

5d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded on the belief that adolescence is a dynamic and challenging time in life, Huckleberry Youth Programs’ mission is to educate, inspire, and support underserved youth to develop healthy life choices, to maximize their potential, and to realize their dreams. The Huckleberry ACE (Access to College Equity) Academy is a college access program focusing on guiding, supporting and teaching first-generation students for post-secondary success. Youth join the program in their sophomore year of high school and continue in the program through their second year of college. Under the supervision of the Director of Marin Programs, the ACE Academy Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, including staff supervision, program development, and coordination of program activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Education, Public Health, Health Education or similar major preferred).
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Minimum two years supervisory experience preferably in a non-profit environment
Minimum 3 years experience working with and relating to youth, youth of color, and their families and communities. Cultural sensitivity and competency required.
Minimum 2 years experience working in direct service with youth and families and experience training and facilitating group discussions related to one or more of the following topics; academic achievement, college readiness, career exploration, job readiness and health and/or social justice (preferably with high school aged youth).
Demonstrated ability to be creative, innovative, and motivated (and encouraging others to do the same).
Perform tasks and responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner in compliance with agency policy and standards, and conform to scheduling requirements of this job description and program.
Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks.
Maintain an awareness of the agency's mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.
Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times in keeping with the responsibility carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families.
Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences.
TB clearance
Valid CA driver’s license & clear DMV record
2 years driving experience
Must pass DOJ/FBI background check. Due to our requirements with licensing, candidates with backgrounds including items on this non-exemptible crimes list will not be eligible for exemption at this time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience advocating academic success for underserved youth strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and supervises Academic Advisors (approximately 3-4 staff members), including planning and facilitating team meetings.
Works with the ACE Academy team to develop, review and revise student curriculum
Designing and implementing recruitment plan for new student cohort every year
Co-facilitates and/or helps supervise weekly after school groups (up to 2 -3 per week)
Works individually with ACE Academy youth participants on issues related to academic performance, graduation and college entrance requirements, and other academic and/or personal concerns; related duties may include tutoring and teaching organizational skills to students as needed.
Works with ACE Academy alumni on issues related to post-secondary goals.
Manages crisis situations with students, referring to other staff and outside agencies as needed.
Coordinates referrals and linkages for participants as needed.
Plans and coordinates parent support/parent outreach activities and other enrichment activities for program participants (e.g. Cookies n' Cram, College Visits).
Participates in program and agency meetings (e.g. Marin all-staff, Agency Management Meeting).
Works with community partners to bring in tutors to work with ACE students; coordinates tutor orientation and schedules.
In collaboration with the Director of Marin Programs, represents ACE in the community and at college access collaborations, and develops and maintains networks with providers of other youth services.
In collaboration with the Director of Marin Programs, supports the program development of ACE Academy by participating in funding and strategic planning.
In coordination with the Director of Marin Programs plans, coordinates, and reviews evaluation components of the program.
In coordination with the Research and Evaluation Director, manages Salesforce client data and team flows for data collection.
Support the development team in the pursuit of funding to support the program and HYP.
Other duties as assigned, including general office function/organizational support.