Program Manager- Navigate

College Possible Leadership Team • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At College Possible, we believe talent is universal. For many students, the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That's where you come in. We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. When you join College Possible, you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together, we help students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees. Our Impact 87% of College Possible students are admitted to college and are enrolled at 866 colleges and universities across the United States. Nationwide, we've served 99,000+ students since 2000. Why Join Our Team? When you work at College Possible, you're not just taking a job-you're advancing a mission to help more students get to and through college. You'll play a direct role in helping students achieve their educational goals and build brighter futures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Products.
• Experience working in systems of education (secondary and/or post-secondary)
• Knowledge of and experience living and/or working within rural Oregon communities. Must understand the unique strengths and barriers these communities face.
• Significant commitment to the mission of helping students from low-income backgrounds earn admission into college and persist to degree completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to collaboration and developing innovative solutions to problems.
• Flexibility to work remotely and in-person in multiple locations around the state, including reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated ability to use, collect, and analyze data.
• Proven record of facilitation and collaboration with organizations and the community.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel to multiple statewide regions.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for candidates living in or experience with rural Oregon communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the delivery of high-quality college access programming to high school students.
• Oversee the implementation of the College Possible curriculum and ensure that Advising Specialists receive adequate training, resources and guidance to successfully support students and achieve program goals.
• Develop new partnerships and work to deepen existing partnerships with high schools, associated districts, and local communities; and foster successful communication as the lead representative of College Possible Oregon.
• Coordinate and attend in-person events (typically twice per year in each region) to support recruitment, partnership development, and student workshop events.
• Supervise Advising Specialists and any related staff for the Navigate team.
• Provide regular support, guidance and oversight to ensure excellence in service, troubleshooting problems, and issues as they arise, and evaluating performance through regular check-ins and observations.
• Collaborate with the Access Manager in the development and implementation of a training calendar and professional development.
• Take ownership of assigned program projects, responsible for developing project expectations, rollouts, and trainings, as well as overseeing implementation and collaboration with appropriate teams.
• Collect and analyze data that demonstrates student and program outcomes and use that information for program management, training development and reporting to stakeholders.
• Develops and implements Navigate program budget each fiscal year.
• Evaluates program-related expenditures.
• Analyzes budget performance on a monthly basis.
• Utilize organizational student recruitment resources to develop and implement a statewide recruitment strategy and travel plan, working with partner schools, districts, and organizations, to meet yearly recruitment goals for Navigate cohorts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access training, mentorship, and career development opportunities as you support student success.
• Make a direct difference in students' lives by helping them access and complete college.
• Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in service of students.
• Enjoy flexible work options, unlimited PTO, and resources to support your well-being.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program.
• Personalized professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager