Horizons - High School Program Manager

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

11d

About The Position

The High School Program Manager leads the implementation and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, developmentally aligned high school program, in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the Executive Director. This role involves managing a coherent, grades 9-12 progression that builds skills, experiences, and postsecondary readiness. The manager will also oversee staff, coaches/mentors, and external partners to ensure a high-quality, aligned student experience, lead a coach/mentor model for consistent student check-ins and strong family communication, and oversee data collection and analysis for student progress monitoring and program improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working with high school students (education, youth development, or college access)
Strong leadership, program management, and organizational skills
Experience with college readiness, FAFSA, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and mentoring
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Familiarity with Greater Bridgeport/Fairfield County high school system
Commitment to whole-child development
Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred (education, counseling, or social work)

Responsibilities

Manage a coherent, grades 9–12 progression that builds skills, experiences, and postsecondary readiness
Manage and coordinate staff, coaches/mentors, and external partners to ensure a high-quality, aligned student experience
Lead a coach/mentor model that ensures consistent student check-ins and strong family communication
Oversee data collection and analysis to monitor student progress and inform continuous program improvement
Track student progress (grades, attendance, engagement) using tools such as PowerSchool
Provide individualized advising on course selection, graduation requirements, and postsecondary planning
Support students in navigating high school systems and expectations
Oversee PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation, campus visits, and application support
Oversee FAFSA, financial aid, and scholarship workshops, including completion and submission support
Partner with college counselors and external organizations
Manage program logistics, scheduling, and communication
Coordinate tutoring, coaching/mentoring, mental health support, and enrichment opportunities
Plan and supervise experiential learning (college visits, service/volunteering, leadership experiences)
Build and maintain relationships with schools, families, and community partners
Ensure consistent, proactive communication with families
Serve as a liaison between students, families, and Horizons SHU
Build systems to track academic progress, engagement, and postsecondary readiness
Monitor key indicators, including grades, attendance, credit accumulation, and postsecondary milestones
Use data to inform continuous improvement
Establish/Monitor benchmarks to ensure students are on track for graduation and postsecondary success
Track and report on students’ postsecondary outcomes, including college and trade school acceptances, enrollments, and commitments
Contribute to internal and external reporting (board, donors, Impact Report)
Other duties as assigned