Program Director

THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC•New York, NY

29d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director will oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six university partners. This role involves managing a staff of up to four trainers and one program coordinator, and coordinating all program operations for the site. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining a scholarship nominating network, managing recruitment programs (Dynamic Assessment Process), Pre-Collegiate Training, and Campus Programs. The Director will also work closely with the Career Program, develop the program calendar, and maintain strong relationships with university partner administrators and staff. Additionally, the role requires monitoring student academic performance, retention, and graduation rates, providing regular reports on student outcomes, and ensuring trainer development through coaching and feedback. The Program Director will collaborate with the site director to ensure program goals are met and operations are effective, and will support the director in maintaining university relations through campus visits and communication with administrators and faculty. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, enthusiastic, a great communicator, hard-working, and a strong role model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in youth development/training programs
Minimum 2-3 years of management experience
Self-motivated
Strong organizational skills
Strong facilitation skills
Decisive
Good writing and communication skills
Knowledge of New York City public high schools
Willing and able to travel frequently
Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six university partners.
Manage a staff of up to four trainers and one program coordinator.
Coordinate all program operations for the site.
Develop and maintain a scholarship nominating network of high schools and community-based organizations.
Manage the Dynamic Assessment Process (Posse’s recruitment program), Pre-Collegiate Training and Campus Programs.
Work closely with the Career Program.
Develop the program calendar.
Maintain strong relationships with university partner administrators and staff.
Monitor student academic performance, retention and graduation rates.
Provide regular reports about student outcomes.
Ensure trainer development and effectiveness through coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback.
Support the director in maintaining university relations through campus visits and regular communication with designated university administrators and faculty.