Program Director

The Posse Foundation Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS seeks a Program Director to oversee the Posse program across up to six university partners in the San Francisco area. You will manage a team of trainers and a program coordinator, coordinate site operations, and develop scholarship nomination networks with high schools and community organizations.

You will monitor student outcomes, coach staff, and report regularly to the site director. Strong organizational, communication, and travel-ready capabilities are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 2–3 years experience in youth development/training programs.
• 2–3 years of management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area public high schools; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six university partners.
• Lead a staff of up to four trainers and one program coordinator.
• Coordinate all program operations for the site; develop and maintain scholarship nominating networks.
• Manage recruitment processes and training programs (Dynamic Assessment Process, Pre-Collegiate Training, Campus Programs).
• Develop program calendar and maintain relationships with university partners.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Coaching/mentoring

Writing

Organizational skills

Public high school knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferredExcellent interpersonal skillsMinimum 2-3 years’ experience in youth development/training programsMinimum 2-3 years of management experienceSelf-motivatedStrong organizational skillsStrong facilitation skillsDecisiveGood writing and communication skillsKnowledge of San Francisco Bay Area public high schoolsWilling to travel frequentlyDemonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values