Program Manager

We are seeking an engaged and energetic addition to our team. Read below for more information about this opportunity to work with our amazing scholars! Position Description Objective: Work directly with high-achieving, low-income, first-generation college-bound high school students and their parents in the metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson area to facilitate STEP's College Prep and Leadership Program. Main Duties: Organize and co-lead STEP's monthly college-prep workshops. Individually advise students throughout the college preparation and application process from sophomore through senior year. Outreach to high-school students and counselors. Communicate with and educate parents on the financial aid process. Research and develop student/alumni resources. Support the growth and improvement of the program in an innovative and sustainable manner. Additional Responsibilities: Work with students and parents to ensure full participation in workshops and overall program. Obtain admissions and financial aid information from targeted colleges. Help coordinate admission visits and meetings. Cultivate contacts at high schools for outreach to and recruitment of prospective, qualified students. Arrange and give outreach presentations at high schools. Provide application material and instructions to students, teachers, counselors, and school administrators. Review student applications to STEP and conduct student interviews. Assist with travel coordination for summer programs. Keep and update electronic records of student grades, attendance, homework completion, contact info., etc. Create and utilize documents and forms within the Google suite. Support year-round program projects as needed, including test prep courses and writing workshops. Represent STEP at events in Phoenix and Tucson. Qualifications Passion for STEP's mission to educate and empower low-income Arizona high schoolers to enroll in and graduate from college Bachelor's Degree Experience in teaching, counseling, and/or mentoring students Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom and Drive, Zoom Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills Efficient, self-motivated, and independent worker Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and stay organized Ability to develop creative strategies to engage students during workshops Ability to work well with teenagers (caring and patient yet firm) Ability to work well with colleagues, teachers, administrators, and parents Highly Preferred: Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) Preferred: Experience working with high school students or in college admissions. Additional Info./Benefits: Full-time position Health reimbursement up to $512/mo Generous Paid Time-Off Policy (3 weeks PTO plus holidays) Office from home Workshops / meetings with students at various locations Workshops held on weekends (and occasionally evenings) Evening work required as needed to individually check in with students Based in Phoenix Metropolitan Area with occasional travel to Tucson Purpose driven position Salary: $50,000 Desired Start Date: Mid-September Qualifications: Passion for STEP's mission to educate and empower low-income Arizona high schoolers to enroll in and graduate from college Bachelor's Degree Experience in teaching, counseling, and/or mentoring students Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom and Drive, Zoom Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills Efficient, self-motivated, and independent worker Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and stay organized Ability to develop creative strategies to engage students during workshops Ability to work well with teenagers (caring and patient yet firm) Ability to work well with colleagues, teachers, administrators, and parents Highly Preferred: Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) Preferred: Experience working with high school students or in college admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr STEP: Student Expedition Program