Role Summary
The College Success Director will be responsible for overseeing and advancing the mission to provide educational and personal growth opportunities to underestimated youth. This role will lead the EAGLE Scholars Program, utilizing creative resources and partnerships to drive student success. The Director will be responsible for managing the Family Support Specialist and AmeriCorps interns and effectively engaging volunteers to ensure quality programming. As the organization grows, the Director will help onboard and delegate responsibilities to new staff, ensuring program expansion meets evolving community needs. Relationship-building with Scholars, their families, and Scholar alumni will be a top priority.

Core Competencies

1. Strategic Program Management: Develop and execute a creative, mission-aligned vision for the EAGLE Scholars Program, emphasizing community involvement and sustainable growth.

2. Community and Volunteer Engagement: Engage a wide range of community members, volunteers, and organizations to support program goals, directing resources and ensuring quality in volunteer-led activities.

3. Cultural Competency and Advocacy: Demonstrate cultural awareness and provide supportive, high-quality programming for first-generation and underserved students, addressing specific educational and personal needs.

4. Creative Problem-Solving: Innovate ways to involve Scholars, volunteers, nonprofits, and educational partners to provide new programmatic opportunities.

5. Student Relationship Building: Cultivate meaningful connections with Scholars and families, prioritizing their long-term success and program engagement.

6. Field Engagement: Lead College, Career, and Cultural field trips, and provide in-person program supervision at the main facility, Thursday Meet-Ups, and other event times as needed.

7. Leadership for Program Growth: Empower existing and new staff, interns, and volunteers, assigning impactful roles that help the Director grow the EAGLE Scholars Program.

Role Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Development

• Design, implement, and grow the EAGLE Scholars Program to support Scholars’ college, career, and personal success.

• Creatively engage volunteers and community organizations to facilitate aspects of the program, ensuring they deliver high-quality experiences for Scholars.

• Explore and integrate new programming opportunities focused on college readiness, leadership, and personal development.

• Design and lead field trips focused on college, career, and cultural exploration.

• Supervise and maintain quality programming at weekly Meet-Ups and in-house sessions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster relationships with Scholars and their families, focusing on a welcoming, supportive, and engaging program environment.

• Engage and connect with program alumni, building long-term relationships to inspire current Scholars.

• Build and nurture connections with community organizations, educational institutions, and other partners to enhance resources and opportunities for Scholars.

• Actively recruit volunteers and corporate partners to support program objectives and leverage resources for sustainability.

Volunteer and Resource Management

• Work with the Community Engagement Coordinator to engage volunteers and ensure they receive training to meet program standards.

• Oversee the quality and implementation of volunteer-led sessions and other programming elements.

• Utilize a CRM, or other data source until a CRM is identified, to track Scholar and family engagement, managing data and communications to support student success.

Student Success and Relationship Management

• Maintain close communication with Scholars, tracking progress and providing encouragement.

• Create student leadership opportunities and support Scholar-led initiatives that promotes engagement and growth.

• Implement processes to ensure Scholars receive the resources needed to navigate college applications, Scholarships, and career planning.

• Facilitate meetings to address concerns and celebrate milestones with relevant stakeholders.

Resource Management and Compliance

• Oversee program budgets and inventory, ensuring responsible resource management.

• Maintain compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements.

Role Segmentation

• Program Leadership and Development (40%)

• Stakeholder and Volunteer Engagement (30%)

• Student Success and Relationship Building (20%)

• Resource Management and Compliance (10%)

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, or similar field; Master’s preferred.

• Experience working with middle and high school students and providing college readiness support.

• Strong public speaking, writing, and event management skills.

• Conversational proficiency in a second language preferred.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

• Ability to transport students in a 15-passenger van.

• Proficiency in data management software (e.g., Google Suite, Salesforce, College Planner Pro).

• Physical ability to lift/carry items up to 20 lbs and work outdoors in varying temperatures.

HOW TO APPLY

We are excited you are interested in applying. Do you meet most of the qualifications but still want more details on the role? Apply! 

To be considered for this role you must submit a resume AND completed thought questions to the following email:apply@vmydf.com.

If you need accommodations of any kind in completing either task, please contact janet@vmydf.com.