Program Manager - Student Success Center (Dewitt Clinton HS)

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

About The Position

The Program Manager oversees the Student Success Center at DeWitt Clinton High School. In conjunction with school staff, the Program Manager develops and implements a youth-led college access program that sustains a college-going culture and provides students with resources and tools to pursue their post-secondary educational goals. The role is based at 100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, New York, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week. The position is exempt, with a stated salary range of $59,000–$66,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree required.
College access counseling experience required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth, family, and community development perspective.
Ability to work evenings or weekends when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Prior workshop or seminar development and implementation experience preferred.
Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize delivery of student support and college access services provided by the Student Success Center.
Hire and supervise program staff, including youth peer college counselors.
Collaborate with DOE guidance counselors and other school staff to develop post-secondary service plans and strategies that meet the school population’s needs and compliance requirements.
Work with the Office of Student Pathways of New York City Public Schools and CARA to meet key performance indicators and outcomes for stakeholders.
Oversee recruitment, intake, assessment, ongoing interventions, and follow-up to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Maintain required statistical and narrative documentation and ensure timely, accurate record keeping.
Facilitate college preparation workshops and train staff in facilitation.
Assist students with college choice, exploration, and timely completion of college applications.
Provide parent and guardian workshops on financial aid, college choice, and the application process to inform them and gain their support for a college option.
Provide financial aid information and assistance with FAFSA and scholarship applications, and support staff in providing this assistance.
Organize, attend, and support college tours.
Conduct outreach to and network with secondary schools, community-based organizations, colleges, and universities.
Promote collaboration between Student Success Center services and other DeWitt Clinton High School campus services.
Represent the program to funders.
Participate in staff training, campus Cabinet meetings, and internal Good Shepherd meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.