Program Coordinator for Alumni Support

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dynamic team of professionals and help young women and their families thrive through the Girls on the Rise program!

As a key mentor and guide, you’ll provide personalized support to participants, working alongside their families to ensure success in high school and beyond. From navigating transitions to high school to crafting a solid post-graduation plan, you’ll play a vital role in shaping bright futures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Immediate Community Relationships

• Work in conjunction with day-to-day after-school program staff to integrate transition activities into the after-school activities.
• Work closely with participants’ parents and families to establish trusting relationships and to orient participants and guide them through the transition program.
• Establish relationships with local schools (elementary/middle, secondary and colleges) to provide transition opportunities and avenues for participants.
• Maintain relationships with relevant high schools to ensure participants are successful and troubleshoot obstacles.
• Establish relationships with other community supports to assist in post-secondary transition to school or work.
• Work with other non-profits in the Merrick Center and surrounding community to form collaborations and partnerships for service provision.
• Document and maintain data on all program activities using transition database.

High School Transition

• Begin high school transition activities with 6 graders: host career days, arrange tours, attend open houses, host guest speakers.
• Discuss high school goals and choices with middle school participants and their families.
• Guide middle school participants and their families through high school applications, charter school registration, financial aid and enrollment.
• Collaborate with school personnel during the application process.
• Assist middle school participants with high school placement by conducting mock entrance interviews, scheduling shadow days and providing preparation for placement exams.
• Provide High School Placement Test preparation
• Facilitate discussions with transition groups about transition process, feelings about change, potential transition obstacles and solutions.

High School Success

• Provide mentoring, coaching, academic and social support to current high school participants.
• Collaborate with parents, students, high school personnel and other community-based supports to address transition obstacles and provide solutions.
• Begin goal setting for post-graduation years (e.g., higher education, formalized job training, employment).
• Provide test preparation for SAT and ACT
• Provide high school course selection advice in support of post-graduation goals.
• Maintain close contact with all high school participants, their families, counselors and teachers, including making frequent school site visits.
• Provide or procure individualized support services including tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring and service opportunities, as needed.
• Encourage engagement in positive extracurricular activities.
• Expose high school participants to higher education and career opportunities.
• Maintain monthly contacts and activities for high school participants.
• Maintain monthly contacts, or more as needed, with parents and families.

Post-Graduation Planning and Support

• Establish institutional partnerships with local colleges, universities, community colleges, training programs and employers to assist with transition from high school to college, training and career.
• Develop, in collaboration with participants and their families, a long-range plan for college or vocational studies.
• Develop a post-graduation plan that includes goals, objectives, activities, personnel and timelines.
• Identify and implement necessary supports to attain goals.
• Guide participants through the application process commensurate with their post-graduation plan.
• Assist with employment, training and college applications and financial aid forms.
• Offer counseling services and financial literacy education to participants and their families.
• Collaborate with high school counseling and student services staff.
• Utilize Christ Child members/volunteers as appropriate to assist with transition activities (e.g., establishing long-range partnerships with employers and educational institutions).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License and access to a vehicle during work hours.
• Ability to take ownership of the position, improve processes and assume new or different job duties as the position evolves.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines on multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent self-starter and collaborator who can discern required steps to achieve goals without specific task direction.
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects within budget.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, databases and Internet research.
• Minimum three years’ work experience, preferably in outreach and program capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, community outreach or related field required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a Cover Letter with a Resume
• Can you drive locally within the greater Washington, DC, area for student meetings and site visits at least 40% of the work week?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Working with Youth in Urban Setting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000