Associate Program Director

College Possible - Texas

Hybrid work environment (must be able to commute to Austin TX for events and team meetings)

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped put more than 59,000 students from disinvested communities on the path to economic mobility via completion of a college degree. Its proven near-peer coaching model, delivered by recent college graduates serving as AmeriCorps members, provides high-touch interventions proven to help students navigate and overcome the most common barriers to college access, retention and degree completion. 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 growing nonprofit coaching students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of leaders. 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 ~$33.5 million, more than 190 full-time employees and more than 245 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 25,700 students nationwide.

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; Austin, TX; and has Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org.

Your Role as an Associate Program Director

The Associate Program Director works closely with the Program Director to oversee Flagship programmatic activities at College Possible - Texas. Flagship program staff oversee AmeriCorps members who work in high schools and colleges as in-person, site-based support for first generation students. The Associate Director directly supervises the Flagship Access (high school) Program Managers and Success (college) Program Managers, and supports the Program Director in guiding the development, administration and evaluation of College Possible's Flagship program in Austin and Central Texas.

Ensure Program Quality & Provide Organizational Management - 30%

• Drive the delivery of high-quality programming to students with fidelity to the College Possible model and curriculum.
• Develop and oversee the day-to-day implementation of effective program delivery systems at the high school and college campus level.
• Work closely with the Program Director to oversee the implementation of the program budget including tracking and reporting monthly budget expenditures.
• Lead and direct student recruitment efforts at Flagship high school partner campuses.
• Support the Program Director in developing, implementing and cultivating a program team culture that aligns with and supports the mission and vision of College Possible.
• Work with the AmeriCorps Recruitment Manager to effectively facilitate the recruitment, placement and support of service members.
• Support the Program Director and Director of Operations to ensure College Possible - Texas AmeriCorps member compliance.
• Develop and implement program budget for each fiscal year. Evaluate and approve program-related expenditures. Analyze budget performance on a monthly basis.

Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress - 20%

• Serve as program data management and Salesforce platform lead as well as the site liaison to the College Possible National Information Technology (IT) Department.
• Use key metrics and indicators to track and analyze program progress, identify trends, and develop interventions for continuous program improvement.
• Ensure the regular and timely reporting of programs data to Flagship partner high schools (campus and district), colleges, College Possible - Texas site leadership including the Program Director, Director of Development and Executive Director as well as College Possible National and other important stakeholders.

Supervise, Train and Support Program Staff - 25%

• Oversee the management of the day-to-day activities of Program Managers and AmeriCorps members
• Ensure that staff and service member training is in alignment with organizational goals and objectives and is responsive to the needs of College Possible Texas students and Flagship partners.
• Provide coaching and support to Flagship Program Managers.
• Work with the Program Director to plan and oversee annual and ongoing program training for staff and service members as well as site-wide orientation efforts.

Partnership Management - 15%

• Establish, develop and maintain Flagship partnership relationships at the high school and college campus level.
• Support Program Director to cultivate and maintain relationships on the district level, and work with the Community Engagement Manager to support connections with community partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Related Work Experience:

• At least three years of related successful experience demonstrating progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in classroom instruction and curriculum design, preferred, with a familiarity with college admission and college access issues.

Computer/Software Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and experience in database management.

Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

• Strong management abilities with significant experience managing people and programs.
• High energy with the proven ability to engage, inspire and motivate others.
• Passion for and demonstrated commitment to the College Possible mission and public service.
• Vision and demonstrated ability to develop, promote and deliver positive results.
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to recruit, select and train qualified individuals.
• Entrepreneurial skills and spirit, with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to focus clearly on outcomes.
• Proven record of facilitating collaboration and cooperation with organizations and the community.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed.
• Office environment with limited travel.
• 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
• a competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 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

To Join Our Growing College Possible Team

Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers - Include a resume and cover letter.