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Director of Program

Oakland, CAOnsiteFull TimeDirector$115,000–$165,000 /yrPosted 17 days ago

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Required skills

  • program management
  • curriculum implementation
  • evaluation
  • staff management
  • youth development
  • asset-based frameworks
  • positive youth development
  • diversity
  • equity
  • inclusion

Nice to have

  • curriculum development

Role summary

College Track is seeking a Director of Program to oversee day-to-day site management and deliver comprehensive leadership development programming for their scholars. This role involves coaching and managing program staff, co-creating a student-centered environment, and partnering with operations to ensure a safe and welcoming space. The ideal candidate has previous experience in program management and/or curriculum implementation and evaluation, holds high expectations for students, and is passionate about working with underserved youth using asset-based frameworks. This is a 100% in-person role with specific weekday and occasional Saturday hours.

Director of Program

As our Director of Program, you will oversee day-to-day site management in order to deliver a suite of comprehensive leadership development programming that effectively prepares College Track Scholars. Day to day, you will:

  1. Coach and manage all College Track staff running programming
  2. Co-create a student-centered environment for young people of different backgrounds
  3. Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for scholars, staff and visitors

To thrive in this job, you must:

  1. Have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and can support staff to move towards solutions
  2. Previous experience in program management and/or curriculum implementation and evaluation.
  3. Hold the highest expectations for all students and learner types.

Interested? Keep reading.

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years: from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

You’ll know the Director of Program role is the right fit if…

  • You are experienced at building or managing a complex, youth-serving project.
  • You are knowledgeable in program management and/or curriculum implementation and evaluation
  • You are excited to manage and coach program staff to results
  • You are results-driven in fostering a productive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
  • You are passionate about working with young people from underserved backgrounds
  • You have a genuine interest in asset-based frameworks and positive youth development approaches
  • You are excited about working a 100% In Person with our scholars. You’d be expected in the office 11:00am to 7:00pm on weekdays and occasional Saturdays.

    • Compensation: This position is full-time exempt with a full compensation range of $115,000-$165,000 with the exact compensation depending on experience. However, as someone new to the role, you can expect an offer around $127,500 - $139,999 to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time in the position.

    Benefits: As a member of our College Track nation, you would be provided access to extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:

  • Health Care: Staff and their dependents can enroll in our comprehensive, competitive, and affordable health care options and the majority of the costs are covered by College Track.
  • Work-Life Balance: Time off is essential to success and we provide up to 23 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation) in addition to 23 paid office closures and holiday days in your first year of employment.
  • Financial Security: Immediately you can enroll in our 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%. Additionally, life insurance that is 1x your salary is paid for by College Track with the option to purchase additional coverage

    • How To Apply [Priority Deadline of Sunday Nov 1st]

    We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success. Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline.

    College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.

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