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The Program Manager for College Access is the lead designer of WP's 7th through 12th grade system of college and career exploration and preparation. Responsibilities include developing and improving the scope and sequence, coordinating its advising and coaching practices, and SAT preparation across the hybrid and remote programs. The Program Manager will report to the Associate Director. Wolverine Pathways is a hybrid work environment.
Program Leadership, & Supervision (65%)
- Design and improve scope and sequence for WP's overall system of college and career advising, including developing and improving curriculum and practices and complementary learning activities (e.g., student and family workshops; campus visits to Flint and Dearborn campuses; SAT Prep).
- Convene and support the work of staff members by assuming leadership in facilitating the daily implementation of the scope and sequence and central practices (i.e. Program Coordinators/Success Coaches and College Counselors).
- Be the main contact for parents and families around college advising. Utilizing phone calls and in-person meetings in the office and community, the Program Manager for College Access will provide high school and middle school students with the knowledge and resources needed to understand how to navigate the journey to college.
- Train and supervise instructors implementing 10th and 11th grade advising courses and college application advisors supporting scholars' completion of college applications.
- Coordinate workshops and trainings to support us in maintaining a college going culture and the continued learning and development of staff central to WP's college and career advising system.
12th Grade Advising/Coaching (25%)
- Advise 12th graders and their families in completing the college exploration and selection process, including hosting office hours and providing one-on-one advising on these and other related matters (e.g., completing FASFA, CSS Profile, evaluation of scholarships options) directing them to pertinent resources and offices as warranted.
Additional Administrative Responsibilities (10%)
- Maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, schools, and community and campus partners.
- Conduct (in consultation and cooperation with the Associate Director and Data Manager) data collection and analysis to ensure that all programming objectives are met to inform process improvement and reporting.
- Research and remain up to date on current practices and education legislation.
- Assume additional administrative responsibilities as requested by the Associate Director to ensure efficient functioning of the program.
- Minimum of M.A. in relevant concentration or 3+ years of experience in college-preparatory advising and in developing college preparation and advising curriculum.
- Prior experience working with high school and college students including low-income and underrepresented populations.
- Project and process management skills; Experience managing large events from start to finish.
- Demonstrated experience using a database to manage student information, monitor success and identify challenges.
- Evening and weekend availability in addition to regular work schedule and travel to remote programming sites if warranted.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) at the University of Michigan leads university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable University community. Our office also engages surrounding communities in mission-focused, mutually beneficial partnerships. To support this overarching effort, four units within our office - the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) and Wolverine Pathways - all work with ODEI to further the strategic vision of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
