Campus Manager & Staff Recruitment Lead

HIGH JUMP•Chicago, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

High Jump, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing academic enrichment to talented middle school students with limited income, is seeking an energetic and innovative individual with strong leadership and organizational skills to manage the High Jump program at one campus that serves 150 students. The Campus Manager should have outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. A commitment to the High Jump mission and vision are essential. The Campus Manager is responsible for supervising site faculty and staff; creating a culture of achievement; developing meaningful relationships with families; refining and implementing curricula; coordinating campus logistics with external partners and internal stakeholders; and playing an integral role in High Jump’s ongoing program and organizational development. Additionally, the staff member will take a leadership role in the recruiting and hiring of part-time teaching staff for the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required
3 or more years of work experience in education or education-related non-profit programming required
Must exhibit a Growth Mindset
Strong Communication and writing skills
Ability to stay organized with multiple projects and priorities
Attention to Detail (Data Entry, Correspondence, etc)
Must be committed to, and have experience working with, students and passionate teachers
Strong leadership and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and handle high-pressure situations.
Ability to understand the context of a program and how it affects program planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation.
Skilled in leadership and the ability to move teams forward towards a common goal.
Ability to engage with, listen to, and learn from a broad range of stakeholders, encouraging their meaningful participation.
Ability to prepare and present observations and goals in a manner that increases the acceptance and use by a diverse group of stakeholders.
Interested in education research and staying current with the field of middle grades instruction, urban education, and high school and college success.
Proficiency with technology, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Must be a mission driven person, committed to performing their functions so that the mission of the organization can be achieved.
Must prioritize building trust with colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, and working well with others.

Nice To Haves

Master Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day operations for Summer (5-6 weeks) and Saturday sessions (~15 days), serving as the primary on-site decision-maker and spokesperson.
Supervise, coach, and manage performance for staff members, including teachers, TAs, interns, and volunteers; facilitate regular faculty meetings and professional development.
Serve as the primary point of contact for families; oversee attendance, progress monitoring, and outreach to ensure student success.
Manage the site budget, including procurement, expense tracking, monthly reporting, and staff timesheet compliance.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with partner school leaders, faculty, and host campus staff.
Plan and execute campus events (field trips, celebrations) that reflect the High Jump mission and build community among all stakeholders.
Work with High Jump team to develop and update curriculum.
Work with High Jump staff to assess program through surveys and data collection.
Manage student and parent data and information as related to your campus.
Support student retention and ongoing engagement with students.
Keep families informed through consistent communication and on-campus events.
Create and coordinate family engagement opportunities.
Provide additional support to High School Choice programming with individual check-ins with students.
Manage Postings & Interview Process of Part-Time positions on Jazz HR website.
Engage with High Jump’s Human Resources Department on a regular basis.
Support Program Team colleagues on issues related to staffing.
Meet with program team colleagues weekly and collaborate on a variety of projects that extend beyond their campus (e.g. High School Choice, Curriculum, Events, Recruitment).