Program Coordinator

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Program Coordinator

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Description:

Program Coordinator College Possible Milwaukee About College Possible As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped more than 80,000 students from under-represented communities get into and through college through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. Its pioneering model matches students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help students overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds. College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as a College Possible coach in communities throughout the country. Many coaches represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide. Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual operating budget of $33 million, more than 200 full-time employees and more than 300 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more, read our Diversity and Inclusion Plan . Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; College Forward in Austin, TX; and Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org . Equal Opportunity Employer College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings. Your Role as Program Coordinator Side Note: seeking two full time members for this role. One member will supervise AmeriCorps members who are supporting High School students through the Access program and the second individual will supervise AmeriCorps members who are supporting college-aged students through the Success program. We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy, idealistic leader to join our successful, growing organization as part of our program leadership team. The Program Coordinator helps coordinate College Possible programs by supervising, training, and supporting 6-8 AmeriCorps Members serving as coaches to program participants. •Supervise, Train and Support AmeriCorps Members: Duties include providing daily support, guidance, and oversight to AmeriCorps Members to ensure excellence in service and programming. Troubleshoot issues as they arise, evaluate performance, gather feedback, and work in partnership with other staff to ensure the highest quality of service to students, school sites, and AmeriCorps Members. Coordinate, prepare for, and lead high-quality trainings and weekly meetings for AmeriCorps Members. •Ensure Program Quality and Curriculum Fidelity: Oversee the implementation of curriculum by coaches to ensure fidelity to our program model. Evaluate curriculum delivery and support AmeriCorps members in growing as coaches and engaging with students. Ensure that needed resources are in place to support execution of the program. Ensures that AmeriCorps members implement activities outside of everyday interaction with students, such as college visits, ACT exams, college prep talks, college panels, and program-wide events, and will help to coordinate those events as assigned. •Develop and Maintain External Relationships: Work to build and maintain successful relationships with assigned high schools or colleges by coordinating service delivery to sites on an ongoing basis and maintaining communication with key contacts at each school. Meet with key contacts throughout the year to ensure program quality and successful communication. Distribute program updates, attend events as needed, and maintain communication as the organization's lead ambassador to assigned schools. •Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress: Assist the Program Manager in the weekly tracking, evaluation and reporting of student progress in key program areas. •Recruit Program Participants and Staff: Work with Program Team to recruit and select students and AmeriCorps Members for the coming program year. The Program Coordinator will participate in the student selection process. •Other duties as assigned. What You Bring Education/Certifications/Licenses: •Bachelor's degree and at least two years of full-time work or service experience required. Related Work Experience: •K-12 education, college admissions, or youth programming experience desired. Supervisory experience strongly preferred, but not required. •Experience with AmeriCorps, VISTA, or other service programs preferred. •Familiarity with college admissions process, including standardized tests, application process and financial aid strongly preferred. Computer/Software Skills: •Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements: Ability to work well with diverse types of people in a team environment. Eagerness to help low-income young people achieve success. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and handle potentially stressful situations calmly and appropriately. Bilingual (fluent in Spanish) highly preferred but not required. Flexibility to work in multiple locations. Time is split between the College Possible office and affiliated schools. Desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization, ability to adapt, creativity, and commitment to excellence highly valued. Must have a desire to engage in diversity, inclusion and/or equity work. Access to reliable transportation required. Physical Requirements: •Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed. •Office environment with limited travel outside of the Milwaukee area. •Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day. What We Offer In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer: •An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally and in the broader country •Excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance •401(k) retirement plan •Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program •Personalized professional development and growth opportunities•A competitive salary commensurate with experience starting at $43,680 To Join Our Growing College Possible Team Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume and cover letter. Bilingual Spanish candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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College Possible Leadership Team

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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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