Director of Scholar Programs

Point Foundation-posted 9 days ago

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

Full-time • Director

Remote • Los Angeles, CA

11-50 employees

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Point Foundation supports the educational aspirations of LGBTQ+ and ally students to become impactful leaders in their lives, careers, and communities. The Director of Scholar Programs provides strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership for all scholar-facing experiences at Point Foundation. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Program Officer, shaping program strategy and execution, designing and delivering curriculum for virtual and in-person programming, overseeing compliance and scholar processes, and ensuring exceptional scholar engagement and outcomes. The Director manages external partnerships tied to program content and supervises staff responsible for scholar operations and compliance. They champion systems, tools, and workflows that elevate scholar experience while enabling broad reach and operational excellence.

Serve as a critical thought and implementation partner to the Chief Program Officer
Represent the CPO in internal strategy meetings and selected external engagements
Lead annual planning and goal-setting processes for scholar-facing programming
Implement and refine technology-enabled systems and processes that streamline operations and support efficient program delivery at scale.
Develop department KPIs and ensure alignment with organizational priorities
Manage the planning and execution of virtual and in-person programs (including the National Leadership Conference and New Scholar Orientation) by overseeing program content, scholar and volunteer engagement, logistics, and communications
Design the annual virtual program curriculum, including educational goals, topic flow, and facilitation structures
Lead program content strategy and learning architecture for the in-person summer conference
Ensure coherence between virtual, in-person, and partner-driven programming
Maintain a multi-year program development framework that supports scholar growth
Use evaluation data to refine program design and drive continuous improvement
Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate, foundation, and content partners
Design programming with partners to ensure relevance and alignment with learning goals
Represent the program team in strategic partner initiatives
Interpret, maintain, and refine policies related to scholar participation and compliance
Make final decisions on escalated scholar petitions, including LOAs, enrollment exemptions, and extensions
Oversee scholar outcomes tracking and ensure accurate reporting
Supervise the Manager and Coordinator; set goals, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
Establish and oversee department-wide operational processes and standards
Ensure efficient alignment between programming and internal operations
Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible program leadership experience, with 7-10 years preferred
Experience designing curriculum, workshops, or leadership development programs
Experience implementing and improving technology-enabled systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and support seamless program delivery.
Strong project management and organizational skills
Experience with program assessment and evaluation
Experience supervising staff and leading cross-functional teams
Commitment to LGBTQ+ and ally communities and inclusive, identity-affirming program design
Strong communication and partnership-building skills

100% Employer-paid medical plans (health, dental, vision)
Monthly technology stipend ($150)
Flexible spending account
403(b) retirement plan (with 3% employer matching)
Generous vacation, personal, and sick schedule

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