Future Leader Program Manager - Young Adult Population
Future Leader Program Manager - Young Adult Population
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USD 59500 - 66000
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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
STRIVE is a national leader in workforce development solutions empowering individuals to discover their best future selves through innovative evidence-based career training and holistic lifelong support. STRIVE partners with employers funders and community organizations to close gaps in workforce needs and help local economies thrive. Founded in East Harlem NY in 1984 STRIVE has grown from its roots to now offer programs in locations across the country.
For more than 40 years STRIVE has been a catalyst for economic change and prosperity in underserved communities. Our tuition-free skills and job readiness training one-on-one support and lifetime personal coaching prepare students for careers in high-growth industries such as healthcare construction and logistics. With a proven pathway to possible 80% of STRIVE students graduate 76% attain employment and 70% retain employment long-term.
Looking to the future STRIVE has embarked on an ambitious ten-year growth plan to increase its impact in more locations nationwide aiming to serve up to 10000 individuals each year by 2033.
We meet individuals where they are providing free programs tailored to adults 18 including those impacted by the justice system. At STRIVE there is always a path forward.
See why STRIVE has been the pathway to possible for more than 40 years in our 3-minute mission video.
POSITION SUMMARY
Building on its innovative service model and established network of partners STRIVE Future Leaders is a multi-state and multi-site initiative funded by the US Department of Labor (USDOL) designed to support justice-impacted young adults ages 18-24 successful entry into local workforce growth industries.
The Program Manager will oversee and support successful program operations of the STRIVE Future Leaders Program to deepen the initiatives impact throughout STRIVEs network. The Program Manager will be responsible for developing program- specific structures and policies to meet the needs of program participants and key stakeholders while maintaining fidelity to the STRIVE Future Leaders service delivery model. Success in this role requires excellent attention to detail strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced youth-centered program environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the rollout implementation for STRIVE Future Leaders .
- Foster partnerships with community-based organizations community colleges local workforce development boards employers and key justice system stakeholders to ensure complete program enrollment and timely reporting back to any appropriate referral source.
- Ensure all outcomes are met including post-program follow-up and post-program recidivism tracking.
- Plan execute and support meaningful program activities for participants to maintain high levels of engagement throughout their program participation.
- Oversee the coordination of multiple service elements including education workforce development workforce credential bearing courses and other services as directed by the Program Director.
- Provide all program services that successfully assist young adults within their communities by providing consistent support guidance and encouragement that helps participants develop positive social relationships that achieve program outcomes.
- Supervise the Future Leaders Case Manager; ensure all Future Leaders staff maintains timely data entry of progress notes program attendance and other STRIVE Future Leaders milestones.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the program and local community college to provide targeted support to students engaged in educational and training experiences at partnering community college campuses.
- Monitor compliance with the STRIVE Future Leaders outcomes and applicable STRIVE and federal circulars and program requirements.
- Work with program staff to integrate essential organizational support services to ensure the STRIVE Future Leaders program participants success and transition.
- Play an active role in building team morale and culture around STRIVEs core values.
- Submit Monthly to the National Program Manager as compiled from monthly assessments and progress notes from case managers and facilitators.
- Travel required to STRIVE National annual professional development conveyings and grant-related conferences
- Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelors degree required.
- Informed of local and national youth and young adult social justice initiatives supporting young adults.
- Must have a minimum of three years of professional experience in program management.
- Must have knowledge of barriers to employment due to involvement within the justice system at large.
- Experience and or knowledge of local labor market demands and workforce development boards are preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of young adults development are required.
- Must have strong time and project management skills.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of public and nonprofit partners is a must. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Must have outstanding communication and writing skills
- Intermediate in Microsoft Office or Google Application Windows applications internet and email required. Experience with cloud-based software such as Apricot or Salesforce is helpful.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/Other) is helpful but not required.
Location: This is an in-office position in our Birmingham office and will require travel within Birmingham.
STRIVE offers a rich benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefits Program
- 401k with employer match
- 20 days of PTO (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Sick leave
- Up to $500 annual professional development reimbursement
- Paid holidays (including week of Christmas)
- Early closing each Friday during the summer
STRIVE considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; gender; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition genetic information or handicap unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
