Manager, Virtual Scholar Programming

Chicago Scholars

Manager leading Chicago Scholars’ Virtual Scholar Programming and high school curriculum development for college readiness and leadership advancement. Coordinating engagement data and cross-functional projects for Scholar success.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 - $62,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and program coordination for virtual education, with a focus on student engagement, data analysis, and community building. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and communication strategies to enhance program effectiveness and support Scholar success.

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Curriculum DevelopmentData AnalysisStudent EngagementProject ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentData AnalysisOnline ProgrammingUI/UX DesignRecruitment Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsWriting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSalesforceAsana

Industry Keywords

Virtual EducationCommunity BuildingScholar SupportCollege ReadinessCareer Advancement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the planning and development of high school Scholar curriculum for CS Virtual Scholars in REACH Pathways including college readiness, college counseling, Scholar supports, and career and leadership advancement
Coordinate cross-functional working groups to ensure REACH quests and tasks are cohesive and aligned across CS Virtual and CS Classic programs
Collaborate frequently with the REACH team to ensure timely development of quests and tasks in alignment with Chicago Scholars curriculum
Build quests and tasks directly in REACH with support from content leads across sub-teams
Develop and implement REACH activities that are highly engaging and support virtual community building among CS Virtual Scholars
Stay abreast of best practices within virtual, asynchronous student programs and implement best practices within CS Virtual
Collaborate frequently with colleagues across teams to ensure seamless transitions and engagement as CS Virtual Scholars move through the Chicago Scholars program
Continuously improve programming to incorporate innovative ideas that help grow the CS Virtual program year over year in alignment with long-term strategic plan goals
Establish and uphold CS Virtual Scholar engagement and participation requirements; regularly monitor and analyze Scholar engagement data to ensure they are on track to complete program requirements
Serve as the main contact for CS Virtual Scholars who need additional support to stay on track; provide guidance and resources, and support the CS Virtual Scholar disengagement and disenrollment processes if/when needed
Collaborate with the Data & Evaluation team to create surveys and opportunities to gather CS Virtual Scholar feedback; utilize data and feedback to recommend programmatic changes if/when needed
Identify metrics to ensure the success of the CS Virtual program and track progress against goals; address risks to remain on track toward long-term strategic plan goals
Manage communications to CS Virtual Scholars in collaboration with Marketing and Communications staff, including newsletters, announcements, reminders, and texts
Support the application and recruitment processes to advance ambitious Scholar enrollment goals
Create and support the development of CS Virtual recruitment materials aimed at informing prospective Scholars, families, high school counselors and community members about the program
Facilitate webinars and info sessions about CS Virtual throughout the recruitment process
Support CS Virtual Scholar acceptance and enrollment processes including updating enrollment forms, enrollment verification process, and onboarding of the new class
This role will occasionally work on nights and weekends for Scholar and Development events and programming. This role is also required to: Support new Scholar recruitment via high school visits and open house experiences
Support Chicago Scholars internal scholarship application review
Attend weekly, in-person, all-staff meetings (Tuesdays), bi-annual retreats, and weekly/monthly team and sub-team meetings
Attend and support required all-staff and Program Team events
Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience
Must live in the Chicagoland area.
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Salesforce and Asana project management software preferred
Experience with online, asynchronous programming, and/or UI/UX design preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Coordinate the planning and development of high school Scholar curriculum for CS Virtual Scholars in REACH Pathways including college readiness, college counseling, Scholar supports, and career and leadership advancement
Coordinate cross-functional working groups to ensure REACH quests and tasks are cohesive and aligned across CS Virtual and CS Classic programs
Collaborate frequently with the REACH team to ensure timely development of quests and tasks in alignment with Chicago Scholars curriculum
Build quests and tasks directly in REACH with support from content leads across sub-teams
Develop and implement REACH activities that are highly engaging and support virtual community building among CS Virtual Scholars
Stay abreast of best practices within virtual, asynchronous student programs and implement best practices within CS Virtual
Collaborate frequently with colleagues across teams to ensure seamless transitions and engagement as CS Virtual Scholars move through the Chicago Scholars program
Continuously improve programming to incorporate innovative ideas that help grow the CS Virtual program year over year in alignment with long-term strategic plan goals
Establish and uphold CS Virtual Scholar engagement and participation requirements; regularly monitor and analyze Scholar engagement data to ensure they are on track to complete program requirements
Serve as the main contact for CS Virtual Scholars who need additional support to stay on track; provide guidance and resources, and support the CS Virtual Scholar disengagement and disenrollment processes if/when needed
Collaborate with the Data & Evaluation team to create surveys and opportunities to gather CS Virtual Scholar feedback; utilize data and feedback to recommend programmatic changes if/when needed
Identify metrics to ensure the success of the CS Virtual program and track progress against goals; address risks to remain on track toward long-term strategic plan goals
Manage communications to CS Virtual Scholars in collaboration with Marketing and Communications staff, including newsletters, announcements, reminders, and texts
Support the application and recruitment processes to advance ambitious Scholar enrollment goals
Create and support the development of CS Virtual recruitment materials aimed at informing prospective Scholars, families, high school counselors and community members about the program
Facilitate webinars and info sessions about CS Virtual throughout the recruitment process
Support CS Virtual Scholar acceptance and enrollment processes including updating enrollment forms, enrollment verification process, and onboarding of the new class
This role will occasionally work on nights and weekends for Scholar and Development events and programming. This role is also required to: Support new Scholar recruitment via high school visits and open house experiences
Support Chicago Scholars internal scholarship application review
Attend weekly, in-person, all-staff meetings (Tuesdays), bi-annual retreats, and weekly/monthly team and sub-team meetings
Attend and support required all-staff and Program Team events
Other duties, as assigned 🎯 Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience
Must live in the Chicagoland area.
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Salesforce and Asana project management software preferred
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