Program Director - Boston

The primary responsibilities of the program director are to oversee and manage the Posse program for up to six (6) university partners; manage a staff of up to four (4) trainers and one program coordinator; and coordinate all program operations for the site. These operations include:

1. Developing and maintaining a scholarship nominating network of high schools and community-based organizations;
2. Managing the Dynamic Assessment Process (Posse’s recruitment program), Pre-Collegiate Training, and Campus Programs;
3. Working closely with the Career Program;
4. Developing the program calendar;
5. Maintaining strong relationships with university partner administrators and staff;
6. Monitoring student academic performance, retention, and graduation rates;
7. Providing regular reports about student outcomes;
8. Ensuring trainer development and effectiveness through coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback;
9. Supporting the director in maintaining university relations through campus visits and regular communication with designated university administrators and faculty.

The program director must be detail-oriented, highly organized, enthusiastic, a great communicator, hard-working, and a strong role model. The program director reports directly to the director of the site.

Qualities/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in youth development/training programs;
• Minimum 2-3 years of management experience;
• Self-motivated;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong facilitation skills;
• Positive and determined;
• Good writing and communication skills;
• Knowledge of Boston area public high schools is a plus;
• Willing to travel frequently;
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values.