High School Program Coordinator (Enrichment Focused) - Student U

Our High School Program aims to ensure that 100% of students graduate on-time and are prepared to attend the college or post-secondary option of their choice by providing students with academic support, personal well-being, and exposure to in-school and out-of-school opportunities to reach their full potential. When students transition to high school, they are paired with an Advocate and based on their grade or academic need, they could also work closely with an Academic Coach or College Advisor. This person will support their students with academic development, social/emotional well-being, career and college exploration, and overall personal growth.

Depending on their grade, high school students participate in our Summer Academy or our Internship program in the summer. Students can also receive assistance in finding other summer enrichment opportunities that fit their academic needs and interests. All high school students participate in local college tours to inform their college decisions and are supported through the application process by our part-time College Advising Team (College Advisors) and our full-time College Readiness and Success Manager to ensure they apply to and enroll in best-fit colleges. Student U believes that all students can succeed and works to ensure that 100% of our students will graduate from high school prepared to succeed in college.

This position works in close partnership with one other High School Program Coordinator and currently reports to the Program Director. In partnership with other Student U staff, this team works collaboratively to plan, implement, and evaluate programming for approximately 200 high school students and families, conducts research for new high school initiatives by analyzing local and national best practices, and develops ambitious goals and innovative ideas to push the high school program forward. One of the goals specific to this position is to grow and develop the enrichment/professional development opportunities for all high school students and to help students discover their career interests and pathways. As a member of our full-time staff, the High School Program Coordinator participates in all staff meetings, professional developments, and special projects across departments.

The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates a passion for supporting high school students, working collaboratively on a team, and strongly believes in Student U's mission and core values.

Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Coordination

• Plan and implement high school wide events, which currently include U Prep Days and co-managing the high school part-time staff hiring, orientation, and training.

• Oversee the implementation of daily programming at minimum of one evening per week (High School Programming is two days per week)

• Plan and implement high school summer programming in partnership with the High School Team (this includes management of the upperclassmen experience plus assistance with Summer Academy for ninth and tenth grade students as needed)

• Develop new programs as necessary.

• Ensure that programmatic data is accurate and maintained.

Workforce/Career Development

• Design and coordinate systems to connect high school students with summer enrichment opportunities that fit their career/college interests.

• Oversee recruitment, implementation and execution of volunteer, leadership, and career exploration opportunities for students within the high school program.

• Utilize Student U events to maximize opportunities to host professional development opportunities for students and families.

• Develop and manage strategic community partnerships that support career discovery, community engagement and leadership opportunities for students, including but not limited to the Summer Internship Program, Creative Mentorship Program, and additional partnership programs established with the HS Program.

Part-Time Staff Management

• Lead recruitment and selection process of year-round high school part-time staff and support in recruitment of high school summer positions (Internship Coordinator, Summer Academy Leadership Team, etc.).

• Lead creation of training materials and implementation of all high school related training on a team in collaboration with other Student U staff.

• Oversee professional development and evaluation of high school advocates and summer staff.

• Directly supervise and co-manage the high school part-time staff (school year and seasonal) and one Internship Coordinator (spring/summer) to ensure program goals are met. At times, this High School Program Coordinator will also support the management of the Summer Academy high school staff.

Student and Family Support

• Develop and maintain family partnerships to best support students and families and connect families with the necessary staff and resources.

• Foster relationships with Durham Public Schools to best support students' academic and personal well-being needs.

• Advocate on behalf of students and families to schools and other stakeholders, when necessary.

• Collaborate with Student U staff and community partners to best support students' needs.

• Monitor and track student and family engagement with the program and other necessary program data as needed.

Direct Reports:High School part-time staff (school year and seasonal), Internship Coordinator and summer part-time staff (summer)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, PERSONAL TRAITS and COMPETENCIES

• At least three years of management experience preferred

• At least three years of experience working with high school students, Student U students, or Durham Public Schools preferred

• Spanish proficiency preferred, but not required

• Experience with and sensitivity towards culturally and financially diverse students and families

• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Team player who is flexible and willing to help whenever necessary

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Willingness to work some evenings and some weekends

• Personal commitment to Student U's Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is $50,000. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Equity & Child Safeguarding Policy

• Student U is committed to fostering an inclusive culture within our organization where people from various backgrounds can participate fully and equitably, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission. We strongly desire to meet candidates who have backgrounds similar to those of the students we serve.

Student U has a commitment to ensuring the safety of our students. All staff will participate in the Darkness to Light Training, which is a child safeguarding training to help them understand why it is necessary to safeguard and protect children and to be fully aware of the procedure for reporting concerns.

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