Director of Program
About The Position
The Director of Program oversees day-to-day site management and delivery of comprehensive leadership development programming that prepares College Track Scholars. The role coaches and manages program staff, helps create a student-centered environment for young people from diverse backgrounds, and partners with the Operations Manager to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for scholars, staff, and visitors. College Track is a college completion program serving students from underserved communities, supporting them over 10 years from high school through college and the launch of their careers. The Director of Program manages and coaches staff toward results, fosters a productive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive team, and applies asset-based frameworks and positive youth development approaches. The position is 100% in person, with weekday hours of 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays.
Requirements
- High degree of flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to support staff in moving toward solutions.
- Previous experience in program management and/or curriculum implementation and evaluation.
- High expectations for all students and learner types.
- Experience building or managing a complex, youth-serving project.
- Passion for working with young people from underserved backgrounds.
- Genuine interest in asset-based frameworks and positive youth development approaches.
- Ability to work 100% in person, weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with occasional Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day site management and delivery of leadership development programming.
- Coach and manage all College Track staff running programming.
- Help create a student-centered environment for young people from different backgrounds.
- Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for scholars, staff, and visitors.
- Manage and coach program staff toward results.
- Foster a productive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive, affordable health care options for staff and dependents, with the majority of costs covered by College Track.
- Up to 23 discretionary sick and vacation days in the first year.
- 23 paid office closures and holiday days in the first year.
- 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%.
- Life insurance equal to one times salary, paid for by College Track, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
