Description
About Minds Matter Boston
Minds Matter Boston (MMB) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world. For the last 23+ years, every Minds Matter Boston graduate has gained admission to a 4-year college.
Position Overview
The Program Manager is a critical member of the program team who is primarily responsible for managing the programmatic needs and operations of MMB’s college access programming for 10th and 11th grade mentees and volunteers. The Program Manager will have a direct impact on the sustainability of our long-term goals and the success of our programming.
This is a highly collaborative position that works with stakeholders throughout the organization, including all Minds Matter Boston staff members, the volunteer corps, the student body, and high school partners. The College Access Program Manager (10th/11th grade) will report to the Associate Director of College Access (ADCA).
Core Responsibilities
Program Management
Lead operations of Saturday programming for 10th and 11th grade mentees and mentors ensure high-quality program delivery with support from Operations Coordinator (OC) and ADCA
Oversee the application and placement processes for Minds Matter Boston’s Junior Summer programs; manage a team of volunteers who support the enrollment and onboarding of all students in a summer enrichment opportunity
Oversee mentee onboarding and exiting
Oversee entire student concerns process, serving as primary contact for all volunteer and student concerns in the 10th and 11th grade; determine strategy to best support community member and loop in staff and outside supports as needed
Manage and track key data related to summer programs, and student and volunteer retention
Lead and manage the student advisory and family advisory councils
Student Recruitment
Manage the Student Recruitment process including organizing and executing on in-person info sessions, managing the application review process, interview day, and final selection process
Build relationships with high school partners and develop engagement strategy to deepen investment in partnership
Lead a group of students to serve as ambassadors at select high schools in support of recruitment
Essential Qualities
Collaborative, open to feedback and new ideas
Student-centered and people-first
Committed to pursuing ongoing personal and professional development related to diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion
Self-starter, ready to take initiative
Strong execution and delegation skills
Passionate about Minds Matter’s mission
Organized, with close attention to detail and ability to pivot
Qualifications
4+ years work experience in educational or nonprofit settings
Ability to work well with a small, close-knit team
Ability to manage key programming initiatives and drive toward KPIs
High cultural competence with experience serving diverse populations and students from low-income communities
Experience with CRM databases, such as Salesforce, preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing complex tasks and multiple projects and timelines
Bachelor’s degree required
Compensation & Benefits
$60,000 starting salary
Highly competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life and short and long-term disability insurance, 15 PTO days, 15 sick days, 15 paid holidays, 1-week December closure, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal days, and a 401K plan, Parental leave policy to support your family planning journey.
Minds Matter Boston is a hybrid organization. This position is in person 3 days a week and an additional Thursday of every month.
How To Apply
To submit a resume and cover letter, by listing Idealist.com or using this link https://ideali.st/3Kvbck.
Minds Matter Boston is an equal-opportunity employer and is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from those who identify as people of color and/or first-generation college graduates, as these experiences and identities reflect those of the students we serve.
