Point Foundation

Director

• Serve as a critical thought and implementation partner to the Chief Program Officer
• Represent the CPO in internal strategy meetings and selected external engagements
• Lead annual planning and goal-setting processes for scholar-facing programming
• Implement and refine technology-enabled systems and processes that streamline operations and support efficient program delivery at scale.
• Develop department KPIs and ensure alignment with organizational priorities
• Manage the planning and execution of virtual and in-person programs (including the National Leadership Conference and New Scholar Orientation) by overseeing program content, scholar and volunteer engagement, logistics, and communications
• Design the annual virtual program curriculum, including educational goals, topic flow, and facilitation structures
• Lead program content strategy and learning architecture for the in-person summer conference
• Ensure coherence between virtual, in-person, and partner-driven programming
• Maintain a multi-year program development framework that supports scholar growth
• Use evaluation data to refine program design and drive continuous improvement
• Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate, foundation, and content partners
• Design programming with partners to ensure relevance and alignment with learning goals
• Represent the program team in strategic partner initiatives
• Interpret, maintain, and refine policies related to scholar participation and compliance
• Make final decisions on escalated scholar petitions, including LOAs, enrollment exemptions, and extensions
• Oversee scholar outcomes tracking and ensure accurate reporting
• Supervise the Manager and Coordinator; set goals, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Establish and oversee department-wide operational processes and standards
• Ensure efficient alignment between programming and internal operations

Director of Scholar Programs