College Possible · 20 hours ago
Program Manager - Success
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCollege Possible is dedicated to helping students navigate the path to college. The Program Manager, Success is responsible for leading the implementation of college success programming, supervising Advising Specialists, and ensuring high-quality support for students to achieve their educational goals.
CharityEducationNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive programming aligned with College Possible's mission and theory of practice
Implement Oregon-specific programming strategies in partnership with the Director of Programs
Ensure that the Success program operates with fidelity to the College Possible model and moves toward ambitious outcomes
Use data and feedback loops to continuously evaluate, improve, and adapt advising strategies to ensure student success and equitable outcomes
Identify benchmarks that reflect the overall College Possible metrics and serve as programmatic tools for decision making and performance goals
Directly supervise a team of Advising Specialists, providing coaching, support, accountability, and performance management
Observe Advising Specialists and provide feedback and support in their professional practice
Facilitate regular team meetings, individual check-ins, and professional development plans
Cultivate a positive team culture that supports both staff well-being and student outcomes
Serve as the primary point of contact for college and community partners relevant to your advising team
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Oregon's partners/colleges and universities, ensuring program alignment and responsiveness to student needs
Collaborate with College Possible's national teams to align programming with organization-wide initiatives and resources
The Program Manager is responsible for fostering working relationship with the retention liaison for post-secondary partners. Examples of partnership stewardship include: Provide College Possible semester data on student engagement, key topics covered by coaching conversations, student progress completing registration and financial aid, and individual student needs
Request partner data to inform enrollment verification as needed
Collaborate with key campus staff on events that include College Possible students
Build a communication line with key staff in offices such as (registrar, financial aid, academic advising and admissions)
Ensure accurate, timely tracking of student progress and program engagement via organizational data systems
Use data to inform staff coaching, program decisions, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to grant reporting, evaluations, and strategic planning as needed
Utilize KPIs to track progress towards organizational milestones through data tracking and report development
Support the recruitment and onboarding of Advising Specialists and students as needed
Represent College Possible in outreach efforts, student events, and partner convenings
Develop and implement Success program budget each fiscal year
Evaluate program-related expenditures and analyze budget performance on a monthly basis
Oversee Direct Student Aid implementation
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Three to five years related work experience demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility
At least three years of related supervisory experience required
Significant commitment to the mission of helping economically disadvantaged students admission into college and persist to degree completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Flexibility to work in multiple locations
Demonstrated ability to use, collect, and analyze data
Ability to recruit, select, and train qualified individuals
Proven record of facilitation and collaboration with organizations and the community
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Products
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
Office environment with limited travel
Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day
Preferred
Familiarity with college academic process including financial aid, as well as project management
Benefits
Complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Unlimited paid time off program
Personalized professional development and growth opportunities
Company
College Possible
College Possible is a nonprofit organization.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.43MKey Investors
Green Bay Packers FoundationPanera Bread FoundationTravelers Insurance
2025-01-16Grant· $1M
2024-06-19Grant· $0.12M
2024-03-19Grant
Leadership Team
Siva Kumari
Chief Executive Officer
Catherine Marciano
Vice President, Partnerships
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