Program Director, College Access & Partner Relations

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

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.