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An established leader in the Northeast Ohio civic landscape, College Now has been changing the lives of students in our region since 1967. We do this by providing college and career access advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services to students from middle school through adulthood with a special focus on supporting those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students. An individual filling this position can expect to have a direct impact on Northeast Ohio students and families.
When you work for College Now, you are part of an innovative and visionary team, committed to College Now's mission, vision and values as we are committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace for team members. Offering superior benefits, ample opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make an impact on the community, College Now is where careers are made and grown.
POSITION TITLE: Manager, Advising Programs and Services
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours / week; occasional evening and weekend hours; some flexibility with remote work when possible
LOCATION: Rotating between office location and school or partner sites in the community
REPORTS TO: Senior Director or Director of Advising Programs and Services
ASSIGNED TO: Advising Programs and Services Department
SALARY: Starts at $54,000 and may increase based upon relevant experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Advising Program and Services Manager work consists primarily of seven (7) categories of work. The Manager completes the following essential functions:
Program Design, Planning the initiation, planning and documentation of programs and projects for Advising Programs and Services.
Program Operations, Management, and Monitoring – the ongoing implementation, support and monitoring of the projects and programs
Program Budgeting – the regular tracking of project and program expenditures
Business Development Support – the engagement needed to build and sustain partnerships
Leadership and Development of Staff – the design, curation, and implementation of professional development and learning opportunities for staff
Research and Program Evaluation/Compliance – the review and assessment of delivering quality services
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS REQUIRED: Experience working in a team environment with a collaborative focus. Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot complex situations, and manage issues with creative and effective solutions in a professional manner is critical. Skilled in active listening with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders. Actively able to anticipate both barriers and opportunities to program design and implementation. Effective written and verbal communication include being highly competent in group presentations and audience management. Knowledgeable of financial aid process, regulations, and compliance preferred (but will also be trained). Must have the ability to partner with schools, agencies, and other institutes of higher learning.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Facilitate meetings on various virtual meeting tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, and GoToMeeting
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Generally, 3 to 5 years prior experience working in education, higher education, related non-profit or service organization, or college and career access organization required with a priority on direct service experience. Knowledge of federally funded programs such as TRiO, GEAR UP, or 21st Century helpful. Familiarity with the designated communities is highly desirable. Experience working with youth is ideal. Knowledge of career exploration and college access preferred.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in related fields of education, counseling, sociology, psychology, social work, nonprofit management ideal. Master’s Degree in fields of education, social work, counseling, public health, ideal.
DISCLAIMER: “Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.”
Full Time
Business Services
$90k-125k (estimate)
02/22/2024
04/21/2024
collegenowgc.org
Cleveland, OH
100 - 200
Business Services