Program Director - Boston

The primary responsibilities of the program director are to oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six (6) university partners; manage a staff of up to four (4) trainers and one program coordinator; and coordinate all program operations for the site. These operations include:

Developing and maintaining a scholarship nominating network of high schools and community-based organizations; Managing the Dynamic Assessment Process (Posse's recruitment program), Pre-Collegiate Training, and Campus Programs; Working closely with the Career Program; Developing the program calendar; Maintaining strong relationships with university partner administrators and staff; Monitoring student academic performance, retention, and graduation rates; Providing regular reports about student outcomes; Ensuring trainer development and effectiveness through coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback; Supporting the director in maintaining university relations through campus visits and regular communication with designated university administrators and faculty. The program director must be detail-oriented, highly organized, enthusiastic, a great communicator, hard-working, and a strong role model. The program director reports directly to the director of the site.

Qualities/Qualifications: Minimum 2-3 years experience in youth development/training programs; Minimum 2-3 years of management experience; Self-motivated; Strong organizational skills; Strong facilitation skills; Positive and determined; Good writing and communication skills; Knowledge of Boston area public high schools is a plus; Willing to travel frequently; Demonstrated belief in Posse's mission and values.
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