Program Coordinator

One Million Degrees-posted 5 days ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Hybrid • Chicago, IL

51-100 employees

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The Program Coordinator (PC) is the heart of OMD’s Scholar Support Model, responsible for effectively managing a caseload of up to 75 community college students ensuring their successful persistence and completion in college and the OMD Program, as well as a successful transition to a bachelor’s program or career. The OMD PC will be embedded at one of our City Colleges’ partner sites including but not limited to Harold Washington, Malcolm X or Olive-Harvey College. Duties, which are outlined below, include Scholar engagement and management, partner engagement, data collection and analysis, curriculum facilitation, and recruitment support. Through OMD partnerships, this PC will likely work closely with non-traditional student populations including adult learners and part-time attendees. One Million Degrees is a friendly, diverse office with ambitious goals and a relentless drive to achieve them. Join our dynamic team of talented, hard-working individuals who believe that a single degree can change the world.

Implement OMD’s high-touch Scholar support model with fidelity to ensure Scholar academic, personal, and professional goals are being met and that Scholars are on-track to graduate within three years.
Build rapport with Scholars and continuously engage and hold them accountable to OMD program expectations and requirements.
Serve as a thought partner to assist Scholars in exploring solutions to problems and ensuring persistence in the face of obstacles that could derail progress toward goals.
Promote scholar registration and attendance at relevant OMD and partner college programming.
Build relationships with campus partners by attending campus programming and regularly meeting with student services staff, to leverage and strengthen Scholars’ networks of support.
Maintain awareness of the type and availability of college and community resources and efficiently connect Scholars to the appropriate services.
Coordinate with other OMD stakeholders, such as coach volunteers and tutors, ensuring that Scholars follow-up with these resources
Maintain awareness and understanding of OMD’s partner collaborations Data Collection and Analysis
Use Salesforce database to maintain accurate and timely data on Scholar interactions, grades and program participation to identify patterns in the scholar population and program performance
Gather and track Scholar program deliverables that align with OMD’s pillars of support and overall data health and integrity, such as student services and resource usage,current and post-grad plans, and setting SMART goals
PCs are held to metrics including attempted and successful interactions with Scholars and other required deliverables
Plan and execute monthly Scholar development sessions, Scholar orientation, and other scholar development events in collaboration with OMD staff and campus partners.
Implement high quality, engaging programming aimed at building Scholar community and reinforcing growth mindset and non-cognitive skills.
Represent OMD at schools, community organizations, and scholarship fairs
Facilitate information sessions for prospective Scholars as well as provisional admission meetings and workshops
Collaborate with the Program Supports team to support recruitment targets and application processing

Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years (or equivalent) work experience, preferably in education or human services
Experience having direct accountability for the achievements/outcomes of a group of individuals (caseload management experience is a plus)
Project Management – Proven success in a project leader role with multiple stakeholders
Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, especially adults and older youth
Data Management – Recognizes the significance of data in facilitating efficient program execution and ensuring data accuracy and reliability
Technology – Proficient in utilizing various Microsoft Suite platforms and demonstrates an aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new tools to support overall work within role
Teamwork – Demonstrates a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team
Commitment – Able to commit 2 years to the PC position
Builder/entrepreneur – Enjoys building new things in a fast-paced environment; evidence of success in the face of ambiguity
Independent operator – Proven results delivery without direct supervision. Able to make day-to-day decisions that affect others and solve problems on-the-fly
Empathy – Evidence of trust-based relationships with individuals of differing backgrounds.

Service fellowship experience such as AmeriCorps is a plus

Full Health Benefits –Provided for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision. OMD pays 100% of individual’s basic monthly health premium and 80% dependent coverage.
Employee assistance program, which offers confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
Retirement Benefits – For full-time employees, OMD offers a 401(k) plan and matches retirement contributions up to 4% of total salary.
Generous Paid Time Off Policy– OMD has 12 paid holidays and offers up to 15 days PTO in year one, plus two floating holidays.
Monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement up to $50/month.
12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
Professional Learning Opportunities – OMD supports employee development in areas relevant to professional and organizational goals and will pay for training such as workshops and conferences as agreed upon by employee and supervisor.
Hybrid Work Schedule – One in-office day required a week; plus, eight additional in-person days a month if needed, which will be determined by the supervisor, with input from the employee and other team members.

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