• Reporting to the Deputy Director, oversee the day-to-day management of the program.
• Lead and coach program staff.
• Foster strong relationships with and collaborate with key stakeholders, including Principals, Parents, Contractors, and Funders.
• Work with the Job Developer to develop a portfolio of business partners and internship placement sites.
• Maintain high standards for the program, ensuring quality implementation and monitoring of program milestones/outcomes.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate team members.
• Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching, and monthly staff development.
• Plan and implement program enrollment and orientation for participants.
• Provide oversight on the collection and analysis of program evaluation data.
• Maintain relationships with a network of schools, employer partners, and community-based organizations.
• In collaboration with the Deputy Director, oversee related budget issues. College Counseling:
• Guide families and scholars through the college application process, including SAT/ACT testing.
• Provide weekly office hours for families and scholars to ask questions and receive guidance.
• Plan and lead college visits.
• Guide students through the college application process, helping them identify and pursue appropriate post- secondary pathways.
• Complete clerical tasks associated with college counseling responsibilities.

• Collaborate with the Job Developer to identify students’ career interests and develop tailored internship placements.
• Support in maintaining all paperwork associated with the internship placement process.
• Plan and execute career panels, fairs, and workshops in collaboration with other team members.
• Provide guidance to Worksite Monitors/Instructors on maximizing internship experiences.
• Implement and execute all aspects of the recruitment and enrollment process.
• Support the handling of sensitive and required documents for audit compliance.
• Engage students’ families, as needed, to support the completion of their internship. Administration:
• Ensure compliance and maintain high-performing programs that meet contractual, regulatory, and agency standards.
• Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance.
• Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days.
• Coordinate and execute major events and activities.
• Communicate with NYCPS stakeholders and participate in meetings.
• Prepare monthly calendars of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
• Manage a budget plan that supports program needs and ensures timely spending.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Prior experience working with high school students and families and/or in the college admissions field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Fast learner with the ability to inquire and be open to feedback.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.

• Work takes place in a NYC Public High School which may require climbing stairs.
• Travel via public transportation or car may be required throughout NYC.
• Ability to travel between the program site and other locations for meetings and professional development.
• Flexibility to work outside regular office hours for special programs and events.
• Typical job hours are 8 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday, and events will take place during occasional nights and weekends.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced environments.