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IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW —Jackson, MS
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- Google Workspace
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- 403(b) matching
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Program Manager

IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW -
Jackson, MS

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Job Details

Full-time
$17 - $23 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

Google Workspace
Zoom
Salesforce Cloud
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Working with students
Computer skills
CRM system proficiency
Video conferences (communication methods)
Working with individuals from underserved communities
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Company Overview:

Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc. (IYT) is a college access and completion organization focused on increasing the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from colleges and universities. IYT’s vision is a nation where young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system and are leaders in their communities. IYT is an organization that serves underrepresented students across the nation.

Position Overview:

Reporting to a Program Director, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing student impact, building and sustaining a strong school partnership, and ensuring an impactful experience. This individual has direct accountability for meeting the organization’s bottom line goals in the following areas: academic readiness, GPA, college eligibility, attendance, and student retention. The Program Manager will traditionally oversee 2 school sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Success & College Access

Maintain a 25-student mentorship caseload
Provide college advising for seniors (if at HS site)
Responsible for meeting the program’s annual goals, including GPA, college attendance, program engagement, A-G completion, and retention
If placed at a high school site, PMs are responsible for senior/junior college advising (college applications, FAFSA/CADAA, intent to enroll, college decision day and graduation)
Directly oversees the implementation of IYT core services which includes quality control on mentorship sessions, academic support, member development workshops, college advising, and college tours
Other projects and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor

Mentor & Program Team Leadership

Directly supervise near-peer mentors placed at their site
Conduct weekly 1:1 coaching sessions and review session data and notes
Ensure mentors are equipped to deliver IYT’s core mentorship mode

School & Family Engagement Partnership

Serve as the primary liaison between IYT and the school site
Present and attend quarterly or at least once a semester school staff meetings to report on program progress
Engage in biweekly or monthly with school site key stakeholders, including principals, assistant principals, teachers, and other school site staff
Manage and build relationships with IYT families through fall family orientation, 1:1 check-ins, quarterly updates, and event outreach

Program Site Operations & Data Management

Lead coordination of site logistics: study halls, college field trips, and events
Enter and manage student data in Salesforce
Track site-level expenses, manage supplies, and submit required reports
Maintain and manage the program calendar and site communication

Additional duties as assigned

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, some weekends, evenings and organization-wide events are required.

Pay Rate:

$17.00-$23.00/hr

Benefits:

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, EAP and a 403(b) retirement with 3% employer match after one year of employment. We also provide 2 weeks of accrued paid vacation and paid time off for school breaks.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm. Some weekends, evenings, and organization-wide events are required.

Work Location & Travel:

This position is based on local middle school, high school, or college campuses. Frequent travel between assigned school sites, a valid driver's license, insurance, and vehicle are required. Mileage is reimbursable.

Must Haves

Believe in the mission, vision, and values of Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
Strong interpersonal skills that inspire and motivate others to action

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years required working directly with young men of color, preferably in an academic setting.
Management experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

G-suite
Salesforce
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