Program Director

The Posse Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Posse Foundation seeks a Program Director for Posse Bay Area in San Francisco, CA. This leadership role oversees the Posse program across up to six university partners, guiding a small staff and coordinating all site operations.

You will build scholarship nomination networks, manage recruitment, training programs, and campus partnerships; develop calendars; monitor student outcomes; and report on retention and graduation rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred
• 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 San Francisco Bay Area public high schools
• Willing to travel frequently
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Responsibilities

• Oversee Posse program for up to six university partners.
• Manage staff of up to four trainers and one program coordinator.
• Coordinate all program operations for the site.
• Develop and maintain scholarship nominating network with schools and community partners.
• Manage Dynamic Assessment Process and Pre-Collegiate Training.
• Collaborate with Career Program and Campus Programs.
• Develop the program calendar and maintain university relations.
• Monitor student academic performance, retention, and graduation rates; report outcomes.
• Coach and develop trainers; provide feedback.
• Support director in achieving goals and maintaining university relations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

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 San Francisco Bay Area public high schools

Willing to travel frequently

Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Posse Bay Area - San Francisco, CA 94104, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year, The primary responsibilities of the program director are to oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six (6) university partners; manage a staff of up to four (4) trainers and one program coordinator; coordinate all program operations for the site. These operations include: developing and maintaining a scholarship nominating network of high schools and community-based organizations; managing the Dynamic Assessment Process (Posse’s recruitment program), Pre-Collegiate Training and Campus Programs; working closely with the Career Program; developing the program calendar; and maintaining strong relationships with university partner administrators and staff. The program director will also monitor student academic performance, as well as retention and graduation rates, and provide regular reports about student outcomes. Will also ensure trainer development and effectiveness through coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback. The program director will work closely with the director to ensure that the program is achieving its goals and operating as effectively as possible. The program director will support the director in maintaining university relations through campus visits and regular communication with designated university administrators and faculty. The program director must be detail-oriented, highly organized, enthusiastic, a great communicator, hard-working, and a strong role model. The program director reports directly to director of the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred
• 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 San Francisco Bay Area public high schools
• Willing to travel frequently
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values