Program Manager - Access

Job Description

Job Description

Program Manager, Access

College Possible Oregon

This Work Is Our Mission

At College Possible, we believe talent is universal. For many students, the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That's where you come in.

We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. When you join College Possible, you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together, we help students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees.

Our Impact

87% of College Possible students are admitted to college and are enrolled at 866 colleges and universities across the United States. Nationwide, we've served 99,000+ students since 2000.

Your Role as Program Manager – Access

The Program Manager - Access heads our programmatic efforts for the Flagship Access program (serving high school students) for the Oregon site. This position will work with the Director of Programs to lead and ensure high quality execution of Access initiatives and projects. This position will collaborate with other program leadership members to provide overall management and ensure quality programming at six partner high schools in the Portland Metro Area. This position is based in our Portland, Oregon office and will require occasional travel to our Flagship partner high schools. This position will also work with the centralized national support teams.

• Ensure Program Quality & Provide Organizational Management: Oversee and ensure the delivery of high-quality college access programming to high school students. Oversee the implementation of the College Possible curriculum and ensure that Advising Specialists receive adequate training, resources and guidance to successfully support students and achieve program goals.

• Strategic Planning and Leadership: As the College Access program continues to evolve, strategic vision for the long-term sustainability of the program is needed. The Program Manager works with the Program Director and Executive Director on strategy to build the vision, structures, programming and relationships that will lay the foundation for a robust sustainable program.

• Partner Management: Work to deepen partnerships and maintain successful relationships with high schools and associated districts, maintaining communication with key contacts to assess program quality, results and overall high school and district satisfaction; attend high school events where appropriate; and foster successful communication as the lead representative of College Possible Oregon. Develop and execute partner agreements and oversee invoice execution as a part of partnership management processes.

• Supervise, Train, and Support Program Staff: Supervise Advising Specialists and any related staff for the Access team. Provide regular support, guidance and oversight to ensure excellence in service, troubleshooting problems, and issues as they arise, and evaluating performance through regular check-ins. Lead in the development and implementation of a training calendar and professional development.

• Project Leadership: Take ownership of assigned program projects, responsible for developing project expectations, rollouts, and trainings, as well as overseeing implementation and collaboration with appropriate teams.

• Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress: Collect and analyze data that demonstrates student and program outcomes and use that information for program management, training development and reporting to stakeholders.

• Manage Access Program Budget for the Site: Develops and implements Access program budget each fiscal year. Evaluates program-related expenditures. Analyzes budget performance on a monthly basis.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

What You Bring

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Bachelor's Degree Required.

Relevant Experience:

• At least five years related work experience demonstrating increasing level of responsibility.
• At least three years of related supervisory experience and experience managing a team required.

• Familiarity with the college admissions process, college success strategies, transfer information, college landscape in Oregon, Portland area high school landscape, and/or financial aid strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Products and Salesforce preferred.
• Experience with data collection, data-informed practices, and program evaluation preferred.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Significant commitment to the mission of helping students from low-income backgrounds earn admission into college and persist to degree completion.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational opportunity for all students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations.
• Demonstrated ability to use collect and analyze data.
• Strong training and group facilitation skills preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to persevere, solve problems and remain solution-oriented in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel around Portland Metro on a regular basis.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed.
• Office environment with limited travel and some remote flexibility.
• 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 starting salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Encouraged sustainability through an unlimited paid time off program.
• Personalized professional development and growth opportunities.

To Join Our Growing College Possible Team

Please apply at: Include a resume and cover letter.