Manager, Career and Leadership Development

The Manager, Career and Leadership Development is a key member of the Scholar & Alumni Success Team. Your role will be to work collaboratively to develop further and implement A Better Chance’s career navigation and leadership positioning programs for Scholars and Alumni. You will work frequently with A Better Chance corporate partners, support year-round Scholar enrichment, plan and facilitate group and individual workshops, and orchestrate large-scale events (virtual, hybrid, and in-person) for A Better Chance Scholars and Alumni and families.

Who We Are:

For over 60 years, A Better Chance has been a driving force in the effort to increase educational attainment among underrepresented youth. A Better Chance believes diversity in independent schools has the power to transform individuals, families, schools, and communities. A Better Chance has worked with high-performing students from historically underserved communities, their families, and over 200 Member Schools to ensure these communities have access to the transformational educational opportunities provided by independent schools across the United States.

Our Core Competencies:

Teamwork: You love to work together as a team to support each other and leverage the talent and experience of those you work with.

Collaboration: You actively seek input and ideas from others. To affect change, it means we all need to be rowing together.

Adaptability and Problem Solving: You love a challenge, solving problems and leading from the front.

Ownership & Passion: You don’t just do your work but are always looking to make things better – for the team, for our scholars and for society.

Relational Mindset: Our work is about building relationships and that should be your jam.

The position will require you to be flexible with hours and do what is necessary for the general function of the Programs Department. Evening and weekend work is required. The position is a full-time, in-office position and based in New York, NY. Travel to A Better Chance’s core markets is required.

QUALITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with youth; counseling experience; facilitation experience; and 3 – 5 years previous work experience desired
• Strong knowledge of internship, career readiness, and leadership development programming for middle school, high school, and/or college students
• Experience working with middle-school, high-school, and/or college-aged students in group, and individual settings
• Experience managing direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to approach program management with curiosity and flexibility
• Excellent demonstrated skills in writing, communication, presentation, and time-management
• Ability to relate to, and engage with middle-school, high-school students, college-aged students, and families from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of independent schools is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently independently and within a team
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a hybrid office-centered work environment
• Excited to travel throughout the year (current driver’s license strongly preferred)
• Computer skills (Microsoft suite, Google suite, internet research, etc.)
• Demonstrated belief in the A Better Chance mission
• Bilingual a plus

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Manage all data tracking related to Scholar and College-age Alumni programmatic engagement
• Cultivate and steward relationships with a portfolio of highly engaged Scholars and College-age Alumni to ensure they have access to the resources they need and to cement loyalty to the A Better Chance brand
• Co-manage the planning and execution of annual events such as Virtual College Fair (September), Summer Opportunities Fair (December), & Career Week (March)
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate year-round workshops for all student groups focused on: career exploration, preparation, and navigation; entrepreneurship & financial literacy; and leadership development
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new initiatives aimed at building Scholar and College-age Alumni leadership capacity
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts, corporate partners and vendors to provide best in class content, tools and service for scholars and their families

PROGRAM DEPARTMENT SUPPORT

• Participate in reading and evaluating A Better Chance applications
• Participate in Member School Fair days as needed
• Assist in selection of A Better Chance pre-college program partner participants
• Assist in the selection of A Better Chance scholarship award winners
• Periodic travel to support the Programs Department generally
• Support general Programs Department events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• An understanding of when mission and service must be prioritized
• A love of group work
• The desire to lead by example
• A get-it-done attitude
• Curiosity
• An ability to listen and synthesize
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Discretion
• Desire to build something new with a get-it-done attitude
• A sense of humor
• Patience

EEOC Statement

A Better Chance, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.