Program Director, Breakthrough NKU — Lead Student Success

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Program Director for Breakthrough NKU to lead the four-year summer program and related school-year activities. You will supervise Teaching Fellows, coordinate curriculum and supports, and ensure high-quality, mission-aligned programming for River City students and college student educators.

You will collaborate with NKU staff, Breakthrough Collaborative teams, schools, and partners to plan, implement, and evaluate programming, using data to guide

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Ability to design and manage high-quality programs for youth.
• Strong collaboration with schools, families, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Breakthrough NKU’s summer and school-year programming.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Teaching Fellows and staff.
• Develop and monitor curriculum, instructional quality, and student outcomes.
• Coordinate with NKU faculty and partners to align program goals with Breakthrough standards.
• Ensure data-informed decisions and continuous program improvement.

Skills

People management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Curriculum alignment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

PhD/EdD preferred but not required

Tools

Salesforce (Breakthrough)

Slate CRM

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Program Director for Breakthrough NKU to lead the four-year summer program and related school-year activities. You will supervise Teaching Fellows, coordinate curriculum and supports, and ensure high-quality, mission-aligned programming for River City students and college student educators.

You will collaborate with NKU staff, Breakthrough Collaborative teams, schools, and partners to plan, implement, and evaluate programming, using data to guide