The Program Manager for Road to Hire will support the growing College Program. The Program Manager should be motivated by the opportunity to develop staff and design programming that creates opportunities for historically marginalized youth to transition successfully to college and ultimately pursue high-earning careers in STEM and business.

The Program Manager will adeptly manage and prioritize projects, work closely with their peers, and manage a team of Student Career Coaches. This person will design, build and facilitate programming focused on the transition from high school to college and successful student persistence and retention.

Ideal candidates will possess a positive, energetic attitude and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Additionally, the successful candidate will understand that people are the greatest asset within the College Program and will cultivate, challenge, and develop a strong, high-performing team. A first-hand understanding of the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to successfully navigate the transition to college and succeed during the first two years of college is required. 

This is a hybrid role based out of our South Charlotte office. The team is in office weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage, train, evaluate, and develop Student Career Coaches.
  • Design, build and facilitate programming focused on the transition from high school to college and successful student persistence and retention.
  • Support end-to-end program operations and results for one of Road to Hire’s key programs
  • Identify current gaps/opportunities with students, our coaching model, and programming and proactively pivot approaches to address needs and present solutions
  • Develop and maintain relationships with advising and student engagement departments at university partners
  • Maintain comprehensive dashboards and data tracking tools to identify Scholar performance, trends and impact of program changes.

What We're Looking For:

  • 4+ years of experience in academic advising, student development, and college programming
  • 5+ years of experience developing and managing a high-performing team
  • Evidence of managing complex projects end-to-end
  • Passionate about and strongly aligned with Road to Hire’s core beliefs and educational philosophy; excited to create employment opportunities for underserved young adults
  • Accountable team player with exceptional communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Results driver that has an aptitude for making real-time decisions, measuring results and changing course when necessary.
  • Strong level of accountability and ability to communicate across functional teams to drive priorities, anticipate pitfalls, and raise issues before they become project blockers.
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership and results in corporate, nonprofit or academic setting
  • Strong relationship-building skills and ability to quickly build trust with direct reports and a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Desire to work hands-on in a performance-based, analytically-driven, and fast-paced environment while displaying confidence and a professional presence
  • Comfortable working autonomously

Compensation

  • Compensation Range: $70,000-85,000*
     *Note actual salary is based on qualifications, and experience. 

Perks and Benefits:

  • Unparalleled Experience: 
    • 1:1 Coaching and Stretch Assignments early in your career
    •  Robust L & D Offerings
    • Global Peer Network for more seasoned talent
  • World Class Mental Wellness: 
    • Access to Free Therapy Sessions and Emotional or Work-Life Counseling Sessions for all US Employees and Family Members
    • Free Calm Subscription
  • Family Support, Planning, and Fertility: 
    • Support for every unique path to parenthood including fertility, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, parental bonding, and more. 
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Insurance Coverage 
    • Life Insurance
    • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • 401k with Match
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid Schedule + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
    • On-site Collaboration and Work From Home (WFH) Days 
    • Holiday Pay
    • Winter Week: Company Recognized Holiday between Christmas and New Years 
  • On-Site Perks: 
    • Full Gym and Yoga Studio
    • Free Fitness Classes
    • Tennis Courts
    • Pickleball Courts
    • Indoor Basketball Court
    • On-site Chefs and Baristas ($1 Lattes!) 
    • Frequent Community Events and Celebrity Guest Speakers 
  • Inclusive Benefits: Perfect Score in 2024  from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for outstanding efforts in promoting LGBTQ+ equality within the workplace. 

Who We Are:

Road to Hire, a nonprofit organization founded in Charlotte, is committed to breaking down economic mobility barriers and paving the way for young people to access equitable, opportunity-rich futures. Road to Hire programs include:

  • R2H High School: partners with six Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools to help motivated students gain entry to meaningful careers after high school. This support includes paid internships, in-school classes, college scholarships and career preparation
  • R2H Apprenticeships : links talented 19-26 year-olds from groups who are underrepresented in tech with employers who are committed to using nontraditional talent pipelines to diversify and enhance their tech workforces
  • R2H College Program: supports graduates of the R2H High School program through college scholarships, career coaching and paid internships. Students are able to graduate without crippling debt from public universities in NC or R2H private school partners, including UNC Chapel Hill, NC A&T University, Johnson C. Smith University and many others
  • Golden Door Scholars (GDS) : promotes educational and economic justice for DACA and undocumented students through college scholarships, internships, robust mentorship and job placement support.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations.

 

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