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The Posse Foundation 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. S/he 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 the director of the site.
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Bachelors degree required Masters 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 and Assertive Good writing and communication skills Knowledge of Chicago public high schools Willing to travel frequently Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
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Program Director
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The Posse Foundation Join to apply for the
Program Director
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The Posse Foundation 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. S/he 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 the director of the site.
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Bachelors degree required Masters 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 and Assertive Good writing and communication skills Knowledge of Chicago public high schools Willing to travel frequently Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeOther Job function
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