College to Career Program Manager

COLLEGE TO CAREER PROGRAM MANAGER

About College Visions: Founded in 2004, College Visions (CV) is one of the oldest and most comprehensive college success organizations in Rhode Island. Every year, CV empowers over 550 first-generation students to pursue their dream of earning a college degree. CV Scholars receive individualized support beginning with the college application process through college graduation. Our vision is that CV Scholars will earn degrees, build meaningful careers, and become our next generation of leaders.

Position Overview: The College to Career Program (CCP) Manager ensures that CV Scholars have access to the resources and support they need to explore career options, engage in meaningful professional development, and navigate the college to career transition. The CCP Manager: (1) develops and delivers career-focused curricula, (2) trains and supports CV staff to deliver career programming, (3) organizes career events and activities, (4) oversees the career mentoring program, (5) manages partnerships with career partners, and (6) supports students through the job search and application process. Reporting to CV’s Executive Director, the CCP Manager will work closely with the full program team to ensure that career programming is effectively integrated throughout the overall program. This is an in-person role with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Program Implementation

• Design and implement a career exploration and development curriculum.
• Plan and facilitate career readiness workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and professional communication.
• Organize and execute career-related events and activities, including CV’s annual First-Gen Career Summit.
• Develop and maintain career resources for students, including job search guides and job and internship databases.

Student Support & Advising

• Provide one-on-one and group advising to students on career exploration, professional development, and job search strategies.
• Support students in securing internships, fellowships, and other professional experiences.
• Guide students through the job and graduate school application process.

Mentorship & Volunteer Engagement

• Oversee CV’s career mentoring program, including recruiting and training professionals to serve as mentors for CV Scholars, managing mentor-mentee matching, and providing ongoing support to ensure productive mentoring relationships.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with volunteers, employers, and industry professionals to expand career development opportunities for students.

Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Work closely with the College Access and College Success teams to integrate career development into student programming.
• Track and evaluate program outcomes, using student feedback and data to continuously improve the CCP program.

Professional Growth

• Seek out external professional development opportunities and maintain familiarity with best practices and emerging research in career services, workforce development, and employment trends.
• Build a network of professional contacts.
• Strive for excellence, reflect on challenges, and celebrate victories.

Qualifications

• Passion for CV’s mission and commitment to educational and career equity for first-generation, low-income students.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or certification in career counseling, education, student affairs, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in career services, workforce development, student advising, or a related field.
• Experience developing and delivering career-focused programming, including workshops, events, and mentorship initiatives.
• Strong advising and coaching skills, with the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with students, volunteers, employers, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a team.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $65K-$70K. CV offers generous time off, a hybrid work schedule, medical/dental/vision, retirement match, and other benefits.

Apply: Application deadline is Friday, January 23, 2026. Please send your resume and cover letter to Fernando Mendes at fernando@collegevisions.org.

CV offers generous time off, a hybrid work schedule, medical/dental/vision, retirement match, and other benefits.