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Program Director

College Mentoring Experience Inc

Program Director

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid Holidays

    Life Insurance

    Healthcare Reimbursement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Programs Director (PD) (Full-time, 40 hours) Exempt

    The Programs Director (PD) is responsible for the operational success of College Mentoring Experience (CME) ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation. The (PD) will manage a growing staff, overseeing all aspects of (CME) initiative, including hiring staff, managing the budget, and advertising the program to potential participants. The (PD) will set the scope of the program, setting deadlines, and delegating tasks to team members. The (PD) will be the key external face of (CME) in the community. The (PD) will report directly to the Executive Director (ED).

    General Accountabilities

    Cultivating existing relationships with vendors with the goal of ensuring sufficient space and resources, and access to services

    Developing and implementing strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas

    Developing and implementing a system to evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all staff

    Implementing a professional development program to address employee experience and skill gaps

    Working with staff to develop objective performance measurements across all sites, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all employees

    Instilling a sense of accountability among team members by modeling tight oversight of individual and organization performance standards

    Recruiting, hiring, and overseeing training and orientation of all staff members

    Job Qualifications

    Minimum of a BA, MA preferred

    At least 10 years of experience with three of those in a team management role

    Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs

    Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology to develop and implement program evaluation systems

    Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

    Knowledge of best practices in mentoring and student support services

    Must be able to successfully pass background checks

    Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation

    Must provide proof of COVID vaccination

    Benefits

    Healthcare Reimbursement

    Paid Time Off

    Paid Holidays

    Life Insurance

    Short-term Disability

    Professional Development

    May qualify for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

    College Mentoring Experience, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

    American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

    This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.