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    Program Director - Oakland, United States - Improve Your Tomorrow

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    Job Description

    Job Description Salary:
    $75,000 to $90,000 a year
    Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc.
    Program Director - Bay Area

    Overview
    Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc.

    (IYT) is a college access and completion organization focused on increasing the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from colleges and universities.

    IYT's vision is a nation where young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system and are leaders in their communities.


    IYT is an AmeriCorps partner organization serving over 3,500 members across more than 60 sites in Sacramento County, Humboldt County, Yolo County, Central Valley, Bay Area and college students across the nation.


    Position Overview:


    Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director for College Academy oversees program sites and a team of program managers.


    In this role, the Program Director will build new and existing partnerships in the Bay Area, specifically in San Francisco, Oakland, Marin, San Leandro and surrounding areas while overseeing the successful implementation of core services, staff development and program fidelity across all sites.


    The first year of the position will serve as both the Program Director and acting Program Manager at our East Oakland school sites with the expectation that they will oversee a growing team of Program Managers in the Bay Area, which include Marin City, San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.


    Responsibilities:

    Program Management:
    Responsible for meeting the program's annual goals, including GPA, college retention, college graduation, and program engagement.
    Ensure site accountability to the program expectations and requirements as outlined in the district memorandum of understandings.
    Develop strong partnerships with IYT schools to support overall program goals, ensure fidelity to the IYT program model.
    Ensure proper training and supervision of IYT Staff and Mentor Fellows.
    Develop an effective plan of action for running our programs from inception to completion.
    Implementing strategies to develop and retain employees.
    Documenting and reporting on employees performance.
    Set goals for the program and track progress, set-backs, and overall performance.
    Responsible for the financial operation within their team and sites including tracking and managing expenses.
    Meet

    monthly/biweekly/weekly

    with college site key stakeholders.
    Strategically map out a program schedule, processes, and timeline and ensure it is followed.

    Facilitate structured site visits with policymakers and program supporters at key IYT schools to educate interested parties on the program model.

    Ensure the region has a thriving IYT presence along with strong student outcomes at program sites.

    Qualifications
    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;
    Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Bay Area, preferably within the regions we serve
    Excellent communication skills and judgment with the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality;
    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
    Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional late nights

    Education
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
    Master's degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Experience

    At least 3 to 5 years of experience managing, coaching, training, and developing leaders in education and or similar field.

    Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
    Adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing conditions; tolerance for adversity and uncertainty.
    Experience in project management.
    Experience in relationship building with diverse key stakeholders; families, students, school administration, funders and community leaders.
    Experience working with young men of color in an academic setting (preferred).

    Computer Skills
    Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Suite and Google applications

    Schedule
    Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, some weekends, evenings and organization-wide events are required.

    Location
    This position is based in the Bay Area and requires frequent travel between school sites throughout the Bay Area. It is recommended that the candidate lives near or in the Oakland/East Bay Area.

    A valid driver's license and vehicle are required. Mileage is reimbursable.

    Compensation
    This is a full-time, Exempt position with an annual salary of $75,000 to $90,000 a year DOE.

    Benefits include vision, health, dental, 403(b) retirement with 3% employer match after one year of employment, 2 weeks of accrued paid vacation and paid time off for school breaks.

    Requirement
    Clearance from background checks is required for employment, with fingerprinting expense covered by employer.
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    Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

    *Please note that this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.


    IYT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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