Program Manager - Minneapolis, United States - Improve Your Tomorrow
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description Salary:
$19.00/Hr - $25.00/Hr
Company Overview:
Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) was founded in 2013 with the mission to increase the number of young men of color (YMOC) to attend and graduate from colleges and universities.
We envision a world where men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and leaders in their communities.
With remarkable resilience, authenticity, and passion, we work to combat academic inequities and build a college-to-community pipeline.Position Overview:
Reporting to a College Academy Program Director, the Program Manager is responsible for student impact, building and sustaining a strong school partnership, and ensuring an impactful AmeriCorps member experience.
academic readiness, GPA, college eligibility, attendance, and student retention. The Program Manager will traditionally oversee 2 school sites.
Responsibilities include:
Student Impact
Responsible for meeting the program's annual goals, including GPA, college attendance, program engagement, A-G completion, and retention
Directly oversees the implementation of IYT core services
Oversee program data tracking through salesforce
Responsible for the financial operation at the site, including tracking and managing expenses
Contributes to building a culture of philanthropy at IYT by assisting with fundraising activities
Create and manage the program calendar
Other projects and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
School Partnership
Meet
monthly/biweekly/weekly
with school site key stakeholders, including principals, assistant principals, teachers, and other school site staff
Administer and oversee student site councils and parent site councils
Participate in school site meetings or special events, including but not limited to staff meetings, sporting events, potlucks, etc.
AmeriCorps Member Experience
Oversees and provides weekly one on one coaching sessions to 5-10 full and half time AmeriCorps members who serve as academic mentors, program assistants, and college advisors
Participate in quarterly learning and development opportunities
Assist AmeriCorps Director in meeting grant expectations and reporting requirements
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must Haves
Believe in the mission, vision, and values of IYT
Knows and can successfully articulate the organization and program mission, vision, and values to other stakeholders and collaborators;
Strong communication skills that can both inspire and push others to accomplish their goals.
Ability to operate with an appropriate, responsible level of transparency and vulnerability, engendering confidence and trust.
Ability to self-motivate to achieve results.
A multi-tasker with a solid ability to work under pressure.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Experience
2 years working directly with young men of color, preferably in an academic setting.
Computer Skills
G-suite
Salesforce
Zoom
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, some weekends, evenings and organization-wide events are required.
Pay Rate:
$19.00/Hr - $25.00/Hr
Benefits:
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, EAP and a 403(b) retirement with 3% employer match after one year of employment.
Location :
This position should live in the Twin Cities area and requires frequent travel between assigned school sites. A valid driver's license, insurance and vehicle are required. Mileage is reimbursable.
*Clearance from background checks is required for employment, with fingerprinting expenses covered by the employer.
IYT is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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