Program Manager, Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program

SchoolHouse Connection (SHC) is a leading national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with educators, service providers, youth, and families. We are seeking a compassionate and responsive Program Manager to support our Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program. In this role, you will provide intensive, individualized support to scholars who have experienced homelessness, guiding them as they pursue and persist in higher education.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.
• Flexible Environment: Work from home with a supportive team and occasional travel opportunities.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that values work-life balance.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to state and national policy advocacy and expand your professional network.

Key Responsibilities

• One to One Scholar Support: Provide remote, personalized one-on-one support to 30-40 scholars nationwide, assisting with college admissions, FAFSA, campus and health referrals, and accessing resources for housing, food, and other basic needs.
• Coordination: Collaborate weekly with YLS staff to coordinate scholar support, share insights, and ensure a unified approach to meeting their needs.
• Trip Planning: Plan and coordinate logistics and programming for three annual scholar trips (four nights/five days), including travel arrangements, itineraries, and ensuring smooth operations and active scholar engagement.
• Internal Presentation and Facilitation: Lead monthly Zoom calls with groups of scholars to build rapport, create space for connection, and deliver content in a clear and engaging way.
• External Presentation and Facilitation: Present at conferences and webinars to share insights, best practices, and program outcomes, while collaborating with internal teams to amplify scholar voices and inform their work.
• Data Collection and Evaluation: Record and maintain documentation of scholar interactions and services provided, regularly assess the effectiveness of support initiatives, and provide feedback to the YLS Director to improve program outcomes and align with scholar needs.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years in youth development, case management, or program management, with a focus on underserved populations. Experience working with students who have experienced homelessness is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Proven ability to provide ethical, intensive support to youth and young adults. Strong attention to detail with demonstrated experience in coordinating trip planning logistics. Ability to thrive in a virtual environment, offering effective scholar support remotely.
• Competencies: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while effectively supporting 30-40 scholars. Proficiency in virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, etc.). Awareness and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of scholars, with a commitment to inclusivity.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to the highest ethical standards and trauma-informed practices.

Equal Opportunity

SchoolHouse Connection provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials to jobs@schoolhouseconnection.org with the subject line “Program Manager, Scholar Support” by March 7, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Cover letter specific to the position
• Current resume highlighting relevant experience
• Two references

About SchoolHouse Connection

SHC is the nation’s leading expert on the early care and education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. We provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth. Our Youth Leadership and Scholarship program provides financial support, long-term mentorship, and peer support to young people experiencing homelessness as they transition into post-secondary education, throughout their higher education experience, and into the workforce. Our scholars are leaders in all our programmatic work, as authors, public speakers, and advisers.