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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