College & Career Readiness Program Lead

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

PERSI retirement benefits

Paid sick, vacation, and parentalleave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Education seeks a Program Manager, College and Career Readiness in Boise. This full-time role leads initiatives connecting K-12 education with postsecondary opportunities, manages the Career Pathways Exploration Grant, and develops resources for educators and partners.

You will coordinate training, measure progress toward goals, oversee budgets and reporting, and collaborate with schools, industry, and agencies to advance college and career readiness across Idaho.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
• Experience implementing federal programs and working with applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of college and career readiness strategies in K-12 settings.
• Strong leadership and program management skills.
• Experience with budgets, grants, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate college and career readiness initiatives that connect K-12 education with postsecondary opportunities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, communities, industry, and other agencies to expand educational and career-connected learning opportunities.
• Provide leadership for the implementation of the Idaho Career Readiness Competencies and career exploration across the K-12 education system.
• Develop and coordinate professional learning, resources, and tools for school personnel and other partners.
• Manage the implementation and administration of the Career Pathways Exploration Grant, including applicable program activities and reporting.
• Track college and career readiness indicators and monitor progress toward program goals and objectives.
• Oversee program reporting, budget planning, and expenditure tracking.
• Develop and distribute program guidance, resources, and communications to school personnel and community and industry partners.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

The Idaho Department of Education seeks a Program Manager, College and Career Readiness in Boise. This full-time role leads initiatives connecting K-12 education with postsecondary opportunities, manages the Career Pathways Exploration Grant, and develops resources for educators and partners.

You will coordinate training, measure progress toward goals, oversee budgets and reporting, and collaborate with schools, industry, and agencies to advance college and career readiness across Idaho.