Administrator of College & Career Development

Are you ready to lead Rochester teens toward their brightest futures? EnCompass seeks a dynamic Administrator of College and Career Development to spearhead our innovative out-of-school time initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll equip middle and high school students for success in school and beyond. Collaborating closely with program coordinators and staff, you'll drive the implementation of our holistic approach to education, encompassing academic support, social-emotional enrichment, college and career exposure, job placement, and personalized mentorship. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll provide insights to refine program design and performance metrics, championing evidence-based models and continuous improvement. Your impact will extend beyond our organization as you forge meaningful partnerships within the community, representing EnCompass in youth engagement, college readiness, and workforce development initiatives. If you're passionate about youth development, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change, join us today.

SUMMARY:The Administrator of College and Career Development will oversee EnCompass’ comprehensive youth development programs. This administrator will collaborate with program coordinators and staff to ensure these programs are implemented with fidelity to EnCompass’ mission to prepare students for success in school and life. With a focus on college and career readiness, the person in this role will support a whole-child model inclusive of academic tutoring, social-emotional enrichments, college and career exposures, job placement, and one-to-one mentorship. Senior organizational leadership will look to this administrator for feedback and guidance on program design and performance measures with an emphasis on evidence-based models and continuous improvement. As a member of the EnCompass leadership team, the administrator will collaborate with colleagues to promote cross-program alignment and will also supervise program coordinators and navigators who provide direct service to youth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee Youth Development ProgrammingReview program-specific foundational documents including, but not limited to, logic models, participant agreements, and partner-facing program overviews to align with organizational goals and best practices in youth development; revise when appropriate.Solicit, incorporate, and prioritize youth voice and feedback in program design and continuous improvement.Work with program coordinators to ensure programs are implemented as designed; support coordinators and front-line staff in day-to-day operations by observing, participating in, and debriefing program events and activities regularly, including mandatory attendance on an annual multi-day overnight college tour trip.Uphold protocols that ensure the safety of all program participants and staff.Develop and monitor program budgets to reflect and appropriately utilize relevant funding; partner with coordinators to track spending.Collaborate with program coordinators to create a clear profile of the appropriate participants and corresponding recruitment strategies to reach enrollment targets.Work with Data & Evaluation Manager and Director to identify evidence-based program measures; monitor progress toward articulated outcomes; adjust when necessary.Manage Relevant Community Partnerships and Represent EnCompass in the CommunityFoster effective collaboration with existing schools (K-12s and colleges) and community partners; work with partners to brainstorm and execute action steps for addressing issues facing youth.Collaborate with program coordinators to identify appropriate schools, employers, agencies, and providers for new partnerships to meet the evolving needs of youth.Attend meetings and events that relate to youth engagement, college readiness, and workforce development in Monroe County.Represent EnCompass with external stakeholders and at relevant community meetings.Organizational LeadershipCommunicate a clear vision for youth development services to colleagues across various organizational teams.Participate in EnCompass leadership meetings; represent the interests and perspectives of youth, as well as the teams supporting them, within supervised programs.Identify opportunities for internal collaboration, service layering, and strengthening of the K-12+ pipeline and career pathways.Support effective communication and partnership between academic and navigation programs and corresponding staff.Collaborate with communications and development team to leverage appropriate grant opportunities, track and report relevant data outcomes, and communicate the importance and impact of our youth development programs.Staff SupervisionAssign responsibilities/duties to the coordinators and navigators.Monitor and evaluate performance with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.Offer ongoing professional coaching tailored to the role of each direct report.Identify appropriate external professional development opportunities to meet the needs of staff.Additional responsibilities, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Unyielding commitment to students, families, and the EnCompass missionEffective communication skills, particularly as they relate to the development of trusting relationships with staff, students, and familiesCommitment to the principles of multiculturalism, diversity, and collegialityCommitment to sustaining and expanding community partnershipsDedication to a whole-child, youth- and family-driven approach to service deliveryCollaborative approach to service delivery and conflict resolutionExperience with and expertise in evidence-based best practices youth development, college transitions, and job readinessHigh standards of professionalism in all aspects of performance; ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality in job-related mattersFlexibility and creativity in developing and delivering services and programsIndependence, initiative, resourcefulness and an attitude of teamwork and serviceAbility to coach and supervise a high performing teamFamiliarity with current research in family-school-community partnerships, social-emotional learning, developmental relationships, and restorative practicesProficiency with Microsoft Office and client databases/student information systems

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum –Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or relevant field3 years of experience working with youth in a professional capacity2 years of experience managing, developing, or supervising staffValid NYS Driver’s LicensePreferred –Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant field5 years of experience managing programs

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