Program Director
Good Shepherd Services
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bronx • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $72,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manages and develops the Bronx Lifelink Program which assists students with college preparation and support, job readiness and career exploration.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders from Good Shepherd Services high school programs, CUNY colleges, vocational training programs and other youth serving institutions.
- Develops and manages educational and vocational support services and curriculum for all Lifelink students throughout the year.
- Supervise and develop Bronx Lifelink staff including full time College Access and Success Counselor(s), Internship & Career Coordinator, and part time peer coaches/tutors.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Bronx Lifelink Program.
- Develop and oversee educational services that prepare students for transitioning into college.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive programs to facilitate and maintain student college retention including outreach, counseling, academic supports, life skills and concrete supports.
- Develop and oversee services that facilitate career exploration, work readiness and financial literacy for program participants.
- Supervise the recruitment and outreach efforts needed to enroll participants in Lifelink program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred.
- A minimum of five years experience working with young adults using a youth, family and community development framework is required.
- Strong group facilitation or teaching skills required.
- Experience working in, or closely with college(s) and vocational programs/institutions required.
- 2 years of Supervisory Experience preferred.
- Passionate about assuring young peoples success in college or vocational pathways to careers.
- High level of familiarity with the structure, resources and function of colleges and vocational programs/institutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication strongly preferred.
- Proven organizational and teamwork skills required.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice a plus.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, and/or youth development perspective.
Benefits
- Work from home eligible 1x/week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
curriculum developmenteducational support servicesvocational support servicescollege preparationjob readinesscareer explorationfinancial literacystudent retention strategiesgroup facilitationteaching
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsteamworksupervisory skillspassion for youth successoutreach skillscollaborationstrength-based perspectiveyouth development perspectivetrauma informed practice
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree