Director of Scholar Programs
Point Foundation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible program leadership experience, with 7-10 years preferred
- Experience designing curriculum, workshops, or leadership development programs
- Experience implementing and improving technology-enabled systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and support seamless program delivery.
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Experience with program assessment and evaluation
- Experience supervising staff and leading cross-functional teams
- Commitment to LGBTQ+ and ally communities and inclusive, identity-affirming program design
- Strong communication and partnership-building skills
Benefits
- 100% Employer-paid medical plans (health, dental, vision)
- Monthly technology stipend ($150)
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan (with 3% employer matching)
- Generous vacation, personal, and sick schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
curriculum designprogram assessmentprogram evaluationtechnology-enabled systemsoperational efficiencyprogram deliverygoal-setting processesKPI developmentprogram content strategylearning architecture
Soft skills
project managementorganizational skillscommunication skillspartnership-buildingcoachingperformance evaluationrelationship managementstrategic thinkingcross-functional team leadershipcommitment to inclusivity
Certifications
Bachelor's degree