Fellowship Program Manager

College Visions; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement match

Professional development

Job summary

College Visions in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks an energetic Fellowship Program Manager to lead the expansion of a college access and leadership initiative for young men. The role focuses on recruitment, program delivery, individualized college access advising, and strong school partnerships to scale impact.

Based at CV's Providence office with travel to partner high schools, the manager reports to the Executive Director and helps grow a high-impact fellowship with 150 new participants over

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, counseling or related field preferred.
• Experience with urban high school students.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fellowship implementation with partner high schools.
• Recruit, select, enroll participants.
• Facilitate bi-weekly workshops on college and career exploration.
• Build relationships with schools and families.

Skills

Group facilitation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

About College Visions: Founded in 2004, College Visions (CV) is one of Rhode Island's leading college access and success organizations. Each year, CV supports more than 550 first-generation students as they pursue their dreams of earning a college degree, building meaningful careers, and becoming the next generation of leaders. Through individualized advising, comprehensive programming, and sustained relationships, CV helps students navigate the journey from high school through college graduation and into the workforce. For more information, visit www.collegevisions.org .

POSITION SUMMARY

College Visions (CV) seeks an energetic, mission-driven Fellowship Program Manager to lead and expand our Fellowship Program, an innovative college access and leadership development initiative for young men in Rhode Island’s urban communities.

Launched in 2023, the Fellowship was created to address persistent disparities in college enrollment and completion among young men. The program uses a culturally responsive, asset-based approach that helps students recognize their strengths, develop a strong academic identity, build leadership skills, and prepare for college success. To date, 30 young men have participated in the program, which has achieved 100% participant retention and a 95% college enrollment rate among program graduates.

This is an exciting opportunity to help scale a successful program and expand college opportunities for young men in Rhode Island. Through partnerships with local high schools, CV will serve 150 new Fellowship participants over three years.

The Fellowship Manager will play a central role in this expansion, overseeing student recruitment, facilitating programming, providing individualized college access advising, coordinating college visits and other activities, and developing strong relationships with participating schools. The Fellowship Manager will report to CV’s Executive Director. The position will be based at CV's Providence office, with a significant portion of the workweek spent at partner high schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fellowship Program Management and Development

• Lead the implementation of the Fellowship in collaboration with partner high schools.
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of Fellowship participants.
• Facilitate bi-weekly workshops focused on college and career exploration, leadership development, wellness, and community-building.
• Create an engaging and supportive cohort environment that fosters trust, belonging, accountability, and positive peer relationships.
• Plan and coordinate college visits, career exploration activities, guest speakers, leadership experiences, and community-building events.
• Monitor student engagement and progress toward program goals, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Individualized College Access Advising

• Develop strong, trusting relationships with Fellowship participants, serving as a consistent source of guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
• Meet individually with students to support their academic, personal, and postsecondary goals.
• Help students identify their interests, strengths, and potential college and career pathways.
• Guide students through all aspects of the college application and enrollment process, including college research and list development, essays, applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Help students develop the confidence and self-advocacy skills needed to navigate college successfully.
• Maintain regular communication with families to support student participation and progress.
• Connect students with additional school, community, or CV resources when appropriate.

School Partnerships and Relationship-Building

• Serve as the primary liaison between CV and partner schools.
• Build collaborative relationships with school leaders, counselors, teachers, and other key staff.
• Work with each school's designated point person to coordinate student recruitment, meeting schedules, space, and program logistics.
• Communicate regularly with school partners about program activities and student engagement.
• Represent CV professionally and effectively within school communities.

Program Evaluation, Administration, and Organizational Engagement

• Maintain accurate and timely student records, program outcomes data, and advising notes.
• Collect and analyze student feedback and program data to assess program effectiveness.
• Prepare program updates and reports for CV leadership and support grant reporting as needed.
• Manage program logistics, communications, materials, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborate with CV's College Access, College Success, and College-to-Career teams to ensure alignment and continuity of student support.
• Participate in CV staff meetings, professional development, organizational initiatives, events, and fundraising activities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in education, youth development, counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Deep commitment to CV’s mission and a strong belief in the potential of all young people.
• Demonstrated experience working with public high school students in an urban setting.
• Shared lived experiences or a personal background that provides meaningful insight into the experiences, opportunities, and challenges of the young men served by the Fellowship.
• Strong group facilitation skills, including leading workshops and activities with youth.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and problem-solve.
• Collaborative, energetic, positive, flexible, and comfortable working a school-based environment
• Experience developing and implementing youth development and leadership curricula preferred.
• Familiarity with college admissions, financial aid, and the challenges facing first-generation college students preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred for travel between partner schools and program activities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time position based in Providence, Rhode Island, with regular travel to participating public high schools.

Compensation: $65,000 annual salary. College Visions offers generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), a retirement match, and opportunities for professional development.

College Visions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.