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$68k-99k (estimate)
Full Time | Social & Legal Services
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KidWorks Community Development Corporation is Hiring a College & Career Director Near Santa Ana, CA
Job DescriptionORGANIZATIONKidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, exists to unleash youth potential. KidWorks serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more visit http://www.kidworksoc.org/ourstory/.
Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the College & Career Director is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating college and career programs at KidWorks. These programs, primarily serving first generation college students, have the objective of preparing students for a successful college or vocational enrollment and success in the workplace. Responsibilities include managing college and career staff (currently two: a coordinator and a program assistant), overseeing College and Career programming, related partners, and program goals and outcomes.
Roles And ResponsibilitiesProgram Design and Implementation
Education/Experience
KidWorks is an equal opportunity employer.
Company DescriptionKidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, exists to unleash youth potential. KidWorks serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more visit http://www.kidworksoc.org/ourstory/.
KidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, exists to unleash youth potential. KidWorks serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more visit http://www.kidworksoc.org/ourstory/.
Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the College & Career Director is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating college and career programs at KidWorks. These programs, primarily serving first generation college students, have the objective of preparing students for a successful college or vocational enrollment and success in the workplace. Responsibilities include managing college and career staff (currently two: a coordinator and a program assistant), overseeing College and Career programming, related partners, and program goals and outcomes.
Roles And ResponsibilitiesProgram Design and Implementation
- Manage and coordinate overall aspects of College and Career Program and department staff.
- Maintain a college and career awareness culture that supports our preschool to college graduation efforts.
- Ensure successful implementation of College Apps Academy at KidWorks and partner agencies.
- Ensure students and families are provided information about career opportunities as well as college admissions processes, financial aid, scholarship opportunities and applications.
- Maintain strong communication with parents, in particular of college bound seniors; partner with Family and Community Engagement staff.
- Ensure students receive one-on-one and group career and college readiness classes/counseling.
- Plan for and provide targeted referrals to support services, campus visits, job postings, internships, resources, and information to College Cohort Students.
- Oversee and support mentoring program for high school seniors to early college students.
- Serve as an internal consultant to After School program staff in academic and college readiness program design and readiness continuum.
- Develop and implement a summer transition plan for graduating seniors.
- Manage a community college transfer support plan for cohort students.
- Develop, collaborate and network with career (vocational) training programs and associations to better support all KidWorks graduates.
- Coordinate Student Alumni Network communications and activities.
- Develop and manage department budget working closely with supervisor and Senior Director of Finance.
- Partner with Philanthropy Team to identify donor and corporate engagement opportunities, program needs, grant reporting and student highlights.
- Stay informed about the current and future trends related to college graduation and career training.
- Design and oversee the implementation of activities and resources (mentoring, campus involvement, internships, etc.) to increase college retention and achieve college cohort graduation goals.
- Ensure that program design, implementation, and development of community partnerships lead to annual goals, activities, and outcomes.
- Create and manage data tracking tools for internal evaluation and quality improvement, including but not limited to surveys, KidTrax database, and case management.
- Support and report progress on measurable program evaluation goals, indicators, and activities in a timely manner.
- Build organization awareness through community presentations, speaking engagements, and community task force participation, as appropriate.
- Create a sense of community by exemplifying and communicating KidWorks vision, mission, and values.
- Serve as active member of Program Leadership Team, under the Senior Director of Programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
- Two to four year experience in an equivalent or related position working with youth/college students.
- Staff supervision a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Excellent writing, communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning, organization, time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and cross-cultural communication skills across various demographic audiences
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and awareness of the first generation college student experience.
- Exhibit resourcefulness in meeting goals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Valid drivers’ license and willing to drive students in a company van on occasion.
- Covid-19 completed vaccination series.
KidWorks is an equal opportunity employer.
Company DescriptionKidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, exists to unleash youth potential. KidWorks serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more visit http://www.kidworksoc.org/ourstory/.
KidWorks, a well-respected community development organization located in central Santa Ana, exists to unleash youth potential. KidWorks serves over 800 children, youth, and parents every week through preschool, after-school tutoring and enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement and advocacy. To learn more visit http://www.kidworksoc.org/ourstory/.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$68k-99k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/30/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/04/2024
WEBSITE
kidworksoc.org
HEADQUARTERS
SANTA ANA, CA
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1993
CEO
RICK RAWLINS
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
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About KidWorks Community Development Corporation
KidWorks, founded in 1993 by Larry and Jayme Acosta, began in a tiny, one-room apartment on Townsend Street as a summer safe haven for children and youth. Today, KidWorks operates four community centers in at-risk neighborhoods of central Santa Ana. Over 1,000 children, youth, and parents participate in our weekly programs and over 4,000 community members are served annually. KidWorks has grown into a vibrant non-profit that serves central Santa Ana students and families through a fully licensed preschool, after-school programs, tutoring, mentoring, and adult services in the areas of health, p...arenting classes, and support groups. In partnership with our valued supporters and volunteers, we are guiding children and youth towards positive life choices and redirecting their path towards college and career success.
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