Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success - College Possible Leadership Team

Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success

College Possible Philadelphia

About College Possible

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success organizations in the country, since 2000 College Possible has empowered more than 85,700 students on their path to earning a college degree. Its pioneering model matches eligible students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help them overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Compared with their peers from similar backgrounds, College Possible students are 30% more likely to enroll in college the year after high school graduation, and three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as College Possible coaches in communities throughout the country. Many represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide.

Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual operating budget of ~$33.5 million, more than 190 full-time employees and more than 245 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 25,700 students nationwide.

Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Saint Paul, MN; and Seattle, WA; as well as Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings. Alternative application formats are available upon request by contacting hr@collegepossible.org.

Your Role as Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy leader to join our successful, growing organization as a part of our program leadership team. The Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success will work closely to lead and ensure high-quality execution of Success initiatives and projects and collaborate with other program leadership to provide overall management for Success programming and to the College Success program team.

• Ensure Program Quality & Provide Organizational Management: Oversee the adaptation and implementation of College Possible programming to ensure high-quality Success Program initiatives and projects at the site level. Ensure that the Success program operates with fidelity to the College Possible model and moves toward ambitious outcomes. In that aim, the Senior Program Manager will ensure high quality training and development for AmeriCorps members and Program Coordinators based on site needs. They will also identify site benchmarks that reflect the overall College Possible metrics and serve as programmatic tools for decision making and performance goals.

• Strategic Planning and Leadership: The Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success works on a strategy to build the vision, structures, programming and relationships that will lay the foundation for a robust sustainable program that centers students. In addition, strategy should take into consideration possible events outside our direct control such as changes in the political or labor market environments and shifts with AmeriCorps. The Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success will work closely with the Senior Manager of Programs and Program Director on this strategy.

• Program Development: In collaboration with PHL College Success staff, other site departments, community partners and higher education institutions, Part-Time Program Coordinators will develop, build on and/or maintain key initiatives. Key initiatives are identified by the site and support student engagement, persistence, and graduation. Examples of initiatives include:

• Scholarship and Emergency Aid
• Career Readiness programming & workshops
• On-campus Community Leaders
• Nudge Mass Messaging Campaign

• Partner Management: Partner management is of the utmost importance for the success of the Success program. Specifically, the Part-Time Program Coordinator - Success is responsible for owning higher education partnerships and community partners as they relate to the Success program. The Part-Time Program Coordinator is responsible for fostering working relationship with the retention liaison for post-secondary partners. Examples of partnership stewardship include:
  • Provide College Possible semester data on student engagement, key topics covered by coaching conversation, student progress completing registration and financial aid, and individual student needs.
  • Request partner data to inform enrollment verification as needed.
  • Collaborating with key campus staff on events that include College Possible students.
  • Building a communication line with key staff in offices such as (registrar, financial aid, academic advising and admissions).
  • Facilitate introduction of other key College Possible staff including the Program Coordinator and coaches who will be working with students on their campus.
  • Request partner data to inform registration.

• Success Program Growth: Work with Senior Director of Programs to assess opportunity for new and expanded partnerships within higher education and the community. Opportunities should reflect College Possible student enrollment, interest and/or need

• Supervise Train and Support Program Staff: Supervise select Program, Project & CPT staff related to the Success team. Lead initiatives and projects to ensure program staff and the Success program is a highly visible and growing program to attain desired program outcomes.

• Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress: Work with the Senior Program Manager and Program Director to collect and analyze data that demonstrates student and program outcomes and use that information for program management and reporting to stakeholders.

• Manage Success Program Budget for the Site: Develops and implements Success 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 an increasing level of responsibility.
• At least three years of related supervisory experience required.
• Experience with AmeriCorps, VISTA, or other service programs preferred.
• Familiarity with college academic process including financial aid as well as project management preferred.

• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Products.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Significant commitment to the mission of helping low-income students' admission into college and persist to degree completion.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
• 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.
• Ability to recruit, select, and train qualified individuals.
• Proven record of facilitation and collaboration with organizations and the community.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

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

To Join Our Growing College Possible Team

Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume and cover letter.