Strategic In-School Youth Programs Lead

Edsi-9; Hempstead (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking a Program Manager (In-School Youth) to oversee the pilot across East, North, and West regions. You will supervise staff, build school and community partnerships, and ensure service quality and program performance in collaboration with EDSI leadership and the H-GAC Workforce Board.

The role demands organizational strength, external relationship building, and strong communication to manage enrollment targets, program data, and outcomes across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in workforce development, youth programming, or related field.
• Previous supervisory or program management experience.
• Experience building partnerships with schools, community orgs, and employers.
• Experience monitoring program performance and participant outcomes.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations and supervise Youth Career Advisor (In-School Youth) and the WBL Specialist.
• Develop partnerships with school districts, colleges, community organizations, and employers across three regions.
• Set outreach, recruitment, and enrollment targets; track progress and address performance gaps.
• Oversee participant services, case management, and follow-up; review files for accuracy and timeliness.
• Track enrollment, retention, graduation, measurable skill gains, credentials, WBL completion, outcomes.
• Monitor Summer Jobs applications, referrals, and conversion outcomes.
• Oversee graduation transitions to education, training, employment, WBL, or OSY services.
• Lead senior-year career immersion activities and approve career exploration and employer engagement activities.
• Maintain consistent workflows and service standards; use results to improve services and operations.
• Lead staff meetings, case reviews, and performance discussions; resolve escalated concerns.
• Report program performance to EDSI leadership and the H-GAC Workforce Board.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Driving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

EDSI is seeking a Program Manager (In-School Youth) to oversee the pilot across East, North, and West regions. You will supervise staff, build school and community partnerships, and ensure service quality and program performance in collaboration with EDSI leadership and the H-GAC Workforce Board.

The role demands organizational strength, external relationship building, and strong communication to manage enrollment targets, program data, and outcomes across multiple regions.