Lindy Scholars Program Manager

Job Summary

The Program Manager will lead the planning, support, and implementation of Drexel-operated programs that support middle school students in university-supported schools. The Program Manager will focus on the key strategy of this program, which is building connections between Drexel students and local middle school students using a two-pronged approach: by developing and offering project-based programming to middle school students; and developing and managing customized campus tours on Drexel’s campus that are appropriate for a middle school audience.

Essential Functions

• Develop a strategy to recruit student groups to develop and offer programming to middle school students in OST space. This may include a process for developing and evaluating RFPs, outreach to student organizations, and/or recruitment presentations to student groups.
• Act as connector between school community and Drexel groups.
• Provide onboarding support and logistics for Drexel students and faculty and staff advisor, including meeting regularly with each student group to offer ongoing coaching and feedback to improve programming.
• Work closely with OST and school staff to align scheduling between university and school district calendars.
• Identify alternate opportunities for students and faculty to engage in serving middle school students.
• Manage multiple projects and stages of program design and implementation.
• Build the capacity of Drexel community members in supporting neighborhood-based middle school partnerships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS) to develop a Drexel University campus tour that is targeted to engage and motivate middle school students.
• Provide on-the-ground support to middle school groups visiting campus as well as coordinating transportation and lunch as needed.
• Develop evaluation tools and regularly evaluate program with support from OST partners, including developing surveys and other tools.
• Prepare reports for external program funder and UCP Drexel leadership.
• Provide and post content on appropriate professional social media accounts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in school-based efforts in urban schools/districts, including experiences in conceptualization, strategic planning, or coaching.
• Supervisory, management, or coaching experience.
• Previous teaching experience or other leadership of youth programs.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to be self-starter and comfortable working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in an Education-related discipline, such as elementary or early childhood, STEM, higher education, curriculum and instruction or related field.
• Experience working with Philadelphia public schools or out-of-school-time programs for middle school.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of J. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Nov 19 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Dec 31 2022 Eastern Standard Time