NDWest Program Manager

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) seeks a Program Manager to lead its RCLC-NDWest site in South Bend’s Near Westside neighborhood. The role sets the vision for youth educational programs, including after-school tutoring, arts enrichment, specialized clubs, and a six-week summer camp. The Program Manager develops hands-on learning experiences in collaboration with University of Notre Dame stakeholders, student organizations, and community partners. The Program Manager works with parents, neighborhood schools, and the RCLC Tutoring Director to align academic support with state standards, increase student recruitment, and maintain program quality. The role also mentors and supervises AmeriCorps members, student staff, and Notre Dame student volunteer tutors, while cultivating relationships with local families and organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience teaching, implementing youth program leadership, or managing educational programs for K–12.
Ability to mentor, direct, and coordinate multi-tiered teams, including staff, AmeriCorps members, and college student volunteers.
Background in curriculum planning, aligning tutoring initiatives with K–12 state academic standards, and conducting data-driven program evaluations.
Experience cultivating trust-based partnerships with neighborhood families, K–12 school administrators, community organizations, and university stakeholders.
Skills in strategic program vision-setting, enforcing safety protocols and enrollment procedures, managing daily operations, and leading bilingual outreach when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead the RCLC-NDWest site and shape the vision for its youth educational programs.
Develop and deliver after-school tutoring, arts enrichment, specialized clubs, and a six-week summer camp.
Collaborate with university stakeholders, Notre Dame student organizations, and local community partners to create hands-on learning experiences.
Work with parents, neighborhood schools, and the RCLC Tutoring Director to align academic support with state standards.
Support student recruitment and maintain high standards across program initiatives.
Mentor, supervise, and coordinate AmeriCorps members, student staff, and Notre Dame student volunteer tutors.
Plan curriculum and conduct data-driven program evaluations.
Cultivate partnerships with neighborhood families, K–12 school administrators, community organizations, and university stakeholders.
Set strategic program vision, enforce safety protocols and enrollment procedures, and manage daily operations.
Lead bilingual outreach when applicable.