College and Career Prep Program Manager

Job Title: Battier Guide Detroit Program Manager

Position Overview:

As the Battier Guide Detroit Program Manager, you will play a vital role in empowering students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. Battier Guide Detroit is a new college and career preparatory program aimed at supporting approximately 30 students at University Prep (UPrep) Science and Math Charter School to apply for college, explore potential career paths, learn valuable soft skills of the professional world, and effectively network with local leaders and professionals. Job to begin in January or February 2025.

The Program Manager will be responsible for recruiting students, conducting college and career prep classes, fostering community partnerships, planning career exploration events, and reporting directly to the Battier Take Charge Director of Programs.

The Battier Guide Detroit Program Manager position requires initiative, clear and effective communication, independent decision making, and adaptability. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $57,000-$63,000 annually, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Recruitment:

• Develop and implement strategies to attract and enroll students in the Battier Guide Detroit Program. Potential avenues could be conducting information sessions, hosting workshops, or planning pep rallies to promote the program and its benefits.
• Collaborate with UPrep school administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify and reach out to potential participants.
• Review applications and conduct interviews of rising UPrep juniors and seniors to determine which applicants are admitted to the program.

College and Career Prep Classes:

• Deliver BTCF Guide College and Career Prep curriculum through twice weekly in-school workshops focused on college readiness, career exploration, financial aid, and application processes.
• Provide individualized support to students in navigating college admissions, including, but not limited to Common App support, SAT/ACT preparation, and essay writing.
• Work with students to identify and apply to outside private scholarships.

Community Partnerships:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, organizations, and higher education institutions to create opportunities for program participants. Ideally, the Program Manager will be able to draw on their own network, while effectively building relationships with the networks of existing partners.
• Collaborate with partners to offer internships, job shadowing experiences, and guest speaker events both in the school and offsite.

Career Exploration Events:

• Plan and coordinate (at minimum) monthly events to expose students to various career pathways and opportunities.
• Engage professionals to share their experiences and insights with program participants.

Effective Communication:

• Communicate weekly curriculum plans with the Director of Programs, discussing what went well and what could be improved, and any support that is needed.
• Write and send a weekly program report to mentors, community partners, school staff, and BTCF staff to let everyone know what the students were engaged with that week and any upcoming events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferably in college access or youth development programs.
• Strong knowledge of college admissions processes, financial aid options, and career development resources.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with partner organizations.
• Successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, fingerprinting, and clearance to work in educational settings