Position Description: Program Manager - College Readiness - YPIE Jersey City

YPIE partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college.

At YPIE Jersey City we believe:

• All young people, regardless of zip code, are entitled to a quality education, and a chance to discover their passions and share their talents with the world.

• Post-secondary education is essential to upward economic mobility.

• Readiness for, access to, and persistence in college are integral to degree attainment.

With support from the YPIE team, students become lifelong learners equipped to thrive in the future economy and empowered to contribute to their communities and humanity. If you have the experience and determination to change the course of a student’s life, review this position description for info and next steps.

JOB MISSION

YPIE programs prepare students with the academic and life skills needed for college success. YPIE seeks an Program Manager to provide academic support in school and after school, and teach a career-pathway program that will prepare students for college success.

RESPONSIBILITIES & RESULTS - ACADEMICS/MAJORS

Academics

• After-school Instruction: Plan and execute daily academic lessons/tutoring sessions to ensure each student improves their academic skills in core course subjects.

• In-school Student Support: Develop and support academic intervention plans to both directly tutor students and foster self-advocacy so students identify and seek school support structures.

Majors

• Plan, coordinate, and teach one or more career-pathway programs (“YPIE Majors”), such as debate, entrepreneurship, or robotics.

• Facilitate real-world project-based learning experiences for students that empower them to compete and contribute to their field.

Student Engagement & Effective Relationships

• Develop strong professional relationships with students in order to facilitate targeted and comprehensive support.

• Help connect students to crucial YPIE and external resources as necessary and hold students accountable for milestones to achieve their goals.

• Collaborate with volunteers to assist in providing services to YPIE students

Family Engagement

• Maintain active, collaborative relationships with key family figures in students' lives, coordinating to address students’ challenges and reinforce goals.

• Facilitate meetings involving a family figure for each student.

Program Administration & Recruitment

• Manage student records and leverage data systems to proactively identify student challenges and concerns.

• Manage relevant program logistics and communicate with key stakeholders about timelines and necessary tasks.

• Recruit for a new cohort of YPIE Scholars each year, proactively collaborating with district partners to identify target students and deliver info sessions and presentations.

VALUES

YPIE team members:

• are always learning, embracing feedback and pursuing growth alongside our students.

• do whatever it takes, consistently going the extra mile to get the job done with the highest degree of quality.

• sweat the details, approaching tasks with meticulous attention to every element and pride in high-quality work.

• collaborate, regularly coordinating with key internal and external partners to advance strategic goals.

• track and use data, maintaining strong records and regularly consulting data to inspire effective decision-making.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for consideration, applicants should have:

• Bachelors degree required

• An outcomes-focused orientation

• Ability to make arrangements for daily travel/transitions between program sites

• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours as student needs arise

The most competitive applicants will possess:

• Teaching certification or certificate of eligibility

• Experience with ensuring equity for a diverse population of students

• Ability to see the big picture and sweat the small stuff at the same time

• Ability to create good systems & willingness to execute existing systems/processes

• Proven organizational and program tracking skills

• Flexibility; able to roll with the punches

• Spanish, Arabic, or other bilingual fluency a plus

You are likely to be successful in this role if:

• You enjoy solving challenging problems to reach measurable outcomes.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, where you will manage your own time to support each student.

• You are hungry for collaboration.

JOB DETAILS

Location: In-person across multiple program sites in Jersey City, NJ

Hours: Full-time, summers off

Calendar: Readiness - Jersey City

Salary range: $62,500 to $72,500

Benefits: YPIE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan with matching contributions

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Partial cell phone reimbursement

• Personalized staff learning opportunities