Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation college students in the U.S. graduate within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit https://americaneedsyou.org/firstgenu/ to learn more.
Position Description
America Needs You - New Jersey was launched in 2012. The New Jersey program includes 24 Saturday workshops over two years, several additional transfer support sessions, and program events per year. This local site delivers professional development workshops to 180 Fellows (ambitious, first-generation college students) across two cohorts and their Mentor Coaches (accomplished professionals). The New Jersey team works with national staff on curriculum design and development, provides holistic career services support to Fellows, and recruits a new class of Fellows and Mentor Coaches each year.
As Program Manager, you will work with the New Jersey Executive Director and manage Career Success Coordinators to ensure the successful implementation of the ANY-NJ program and to help manage and cultivate stakeholder relationships. The Program Manager assists the Executive Director with fundraising and special initiatives and events and helps ensure the quality and consistency of the program’s services and deliverables. The Program Manager liaises with the Associate Board and leads Mentor Coach Recruitment. The Program Manager helps develop and maintain formal partnerships with colleges, universities, and corporations to secure recruitment and in-kind support. The Program Manager also works with Career Success Coordinators to oversee case management and internship support for Fellows and Mentor Coaches. This role reports directly to the New Jersey Executive Director. The position is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is currently hybrid, requiring in-person attendance at the office some days of the week, in-person attendance at monthly Saturday workshops in Northern New Jersey, and in-person attendance at other work-related events/meetings, as needed.
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Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: NJ Program Manager – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation college students in the U.S. graduate within six years…
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: NJ Program Manager –Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: NJ Program Manager –Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be…