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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
OVERVIEW:Reporting to an Associate Director of Marketing, the Senior Marketing Manager will work with teams around the country to effectively execute our marketing strategy, foster brand alignment across the organization, and provide strong project management for major multi-stakeholder projects. Working closely with and across functional teams at Year Up, the Senior Marketing Manager will provide excellent service to major internal clients by managing
OVERVIEW:Reporting to an Associate Director of Marketing, the Senior Marketing Manager will work with teams around the country to effectively execute our marketing strategy, foster brand alignment across the organization, and provide strong project management for major multi-stakeholder projects. Working closely with and across functional teams at Year Up, the Senior Marketing Manager will provide excellent service to major internal clients by managing expectations, finding creative solutions to challenges, and delivering high-quality, timely work.To be successful in this role, you'll characterize yourself as a self-starter with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills, and an essential enthusiasm for delivering high-impact solutions with measurable results. You have experience managing and motivating a team. You are fluent in digital and social tools and are up to date on the latest industry trends. You have a sharp eye for compelling design, keen writing and... communication skills, and an analytical mindset. You pride yourself on your strategic thinking and project management skills, leveraging your ability to manage up, down, and across to move projects forward and get things done. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders. Strong candidates will also bring a passion for meaningful work and social justice and will be excited and prepared to engage with Year Up's mission and constituents.The Senior Marketing Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Marketing StrategyWork closely with internal teams and external partners to develop strategies that will engage, inspire, and drive our stakeholders to action, in support of our organizational goalsManage the creation, execution and optimization of marketing channels and mediums including, but not limited to: email, social, web, print, video, contentEffectively manage the Year Up brand by regularly reviewing existing Marketing efforts and executing appropriate reporting to demonstrate impact and opportunities for growth.Create processes that can support the effective and efficient execution of routine or administrative tasksFind opportunities to improve and/or repurpose existing content to benefit our local markets and national functional teamsManage relationships with key stakeholders, providing marketing expertise, communicating regularly, addressing challenges, and ensuring project success from planning to delivery and distributionProject ManagementPartner with internal teams and external partners to develop collateral and campaigns that will engage, inspire, and drive our stakeholders to action; could include creative strategy, project management, data analysis, and/or execution, depending on scope of deliverablesManage content creation across channels and mediums as needed, (print, digital, email, mobile, and social)Create and present strong project plans, briefs, and strategies that keep our stakeholder personas central, and ensure team alignment and efficient and effective project execution within appropriate timeframesWork with freelancers and contractors to ensure deliverables are aligned to organizational standards, speak to our audiences, and meet Marketing objectivesPeople ManagementSupervise and manage Marketing Specialist(s) to ensure business continuityOnboard and integrate new members to the teamLead effective meetings and provide strong follow upCoordinate with different internal Year Up teams to ensure strong executionIdentify any additional cross functional needs with the support of the launch teamNational Team/Learning Community MemberAct as a learning community member by participating and engaging with Year Up studentsParticipate in staff meetings and trainingsQUALIFICATIONS:5-8 years of work experience preferred; some management experience preferredExperience managing B2B marketing efforts preferredExcellent project management skills and organizational skillsTrack record of successful management of client relationshipsPreferred proficiency in relevant Marketing tools, including Microsoft Office and, as needed: Adobe Creative Suite, Marketo, Salesforce, Drupal, Google Analytics, or similar systemsExperience leading social media for a business; proficiency and understanding a plus across LinkedIn, Twitter and FacebookAbility to translate brand guidelines and elements across various types of contentCreative mindset with an eye for visual designPassion for thinking up new ways to reach and engage your audience-ideas big and smallAbility to manage many competing priorities and communicate effectively when priorities shiftStrong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with a can-do attitudeA passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year UpUnderstanding of the Opportunity Divide and its driversCommitment to diversity and inclusionSalary Range: $75,000 - $85,000#LI-HybridCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)** This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.TO APPLY:Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls
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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
OVERVIEW:
The Enrollment Manager reports directly to the Associate Director of Recruitment Admissions and drives the recruitment & admissions processes with the goal of accurately and efficiently identifying and admitting young adults who are the best fit for Year Up's program. The Enrollment Manager will develop relationships and correspond with prospective students, coordinate advertising and... social media campaigns, lead information session
OVERVIEW:
The Enrollment Manager reports directly to the Associate Director of Recruitment Admissions and drives the recruitment & admissions processes with the goal of accurately and efficiently identifying and admitting young adults who are the best fit for Year Up's program. The Enrollment Manager will develop relationships and correspond with prospective students, coordinate advertising and... social media campaigns, lead information session presentations and assist in building and managing relationships with college/employer partners, local schools and community-based organizations across the area to steward interested applicants into our admissions process who are strongly aligned with our programmatic outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization where you can leverage your relationship building and public speaking skills to draw highly qualified prospective students to the Year Up program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess superior communication skills, skilled at relationship building, familiar with the local community, and enthusiastic about Year Up's mission.
The Enrollment Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate in building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment
• In partnership with the Recruitment team, develop and implement a recruitment plan to effectively build a strong pipeline of prospective students for each class
• Cultivate and coordinate relationships with our community college/employer partners to identify prospective applicants
• Build and maintain relationships with local high schools, community-based organizations and other groups that work with young adults from a full range of local communities to increase the pipeline of interested qualified candidates
• Engage with prospective students through email, phone, text message, and in-person
• Create and oversee a social media strategy to target high-potential candidates
• Manage online and print ad placement for recruitment purposes
• Host information sessions for interested candidates and present compelling information about Year Up's program offerings
• Manage the development and distribution of Year Up admissions collateral to local organizations
• Organize and implement recruitment events
• Oversee the implementation and monitor the success of the student ambassador program
• Develop partnerships with community-based organizations and other partners that provide social services and student resources
Student Assessment/Admissions
• Lead the team in admitting and enrolling of a full class of students
• Create and manage the admissions calendar and ensure the implementation of all associated steps
• Engage students at every stage of the admissions pipeline, with the goal of transforming prospective students into applicants, and applicants into enrolled students
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and psychosocial assessments with prospective students as part of the admissions process
• Facilitate Decision Forums and student on-boarding
• Serve as a point of contact for potential applicants
• Facilitate enrollment process with our college/employer partner, as applicable
• Provide excellent customer service to every prospective student via phone and in-person
• Work closely with Recruitment team to ensure strategic alignment and pipeline updates
Database & Document Management
• Analyze and manage data to design and produce regular reports that track, document and measure recruitment & admissions progress; make appropriate recommendations for future initiatives based on program needs
• Enter data, manage reports and ensure data integrity within Year Up's national database (Salesforce.com)
• Liaise with key partners to obtain student information
• Develop proficiency in Salesforce.com report generation and usage to track recruitment statistics and inform improvements to the recruitment process
• Track the weekly progress towards admissions & recruitment-related goals
• Ensure proper usage of Year Up database and systems to ensure the most efficient storage of information and utilization of data
Partner Liaison (as applicable - will depend on individual site)
• Serve as a conduit between the college (enrollment and financial aid offices)/employer-based team and Year Up program staff
• Manage day-to-day relationship(s) with the employer/college partner 's administration (enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, operations, human resources, project lead, etc.) to oversee on-site recruitment and ensure that enrollment and financial aid information is up-to-date
• Ensure that all of the employer/college partner's enrollment objectives are integrated into project plans, data collection, and outcomes measurement
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
This position may require occasional attendance at weekend or evening events
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 years of professional experience preferred, preferably in recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and/or partnership development
• Experience creating and managing social media campaigns to drive results
• Pipeline management experience preferred
• Previous customer service experience (cold calling experience a plus)
• Community outreach and public speaking experience
• Ability to assess student's social-emotional needs
• A high level of detail-orientation, and an analytical focus on process
• Effective communication skills with strong follow up
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-start
• Ability to connect quickly and authentically with people
• Experience managing and working with external stakeholders
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, with a willingness to be flexible
• Professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with young, ethnically diverse populations
• Evidence of cultural sensitivity in past employment and life experiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
The Enrollment Manager reports directly to the Associate Director of Recruitment Admissions and drives the recruitment & admissions processes with the goal of accurately and efficiently identifying and admitting young adults who are the best fit for Year Up's program. The Enrollment Manager will develop relationships and correspond with prospective students, coordinate advertising and... social media campaigns, lead information session presentations and assist in building and managing relationships with college/employer partners, local schools and community-based organizations across the area to steward interested applicants into our admissions process who are strongly aligned with our programmatic outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization where you can leverage your relationship building and public speaking skills to draw highly qualified prospective students to the Year Up program. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess superior communication skills, skilled at relationship building, familiar with the local community, and enthusiastic about Year Up's mission.
The Enrollment Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate in building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment
• In partnership with the Recruitment team, develop and implement a recruitment plan to effectively build a strong pipeline of prospective students for each class
• Cultivate and coordinate relationships with our community college/employer partners to identify prospective applicants
• Build and maintain relationships with local high schools, community-based organizations and other groups that work with young adults from a full range of local communities to increase the pipeline of interested qualified candidates
• Engage with prospective students through email, phone, text message, and in-person
• Create and oversee a social media strategy to target high-potential candidates
• Manage online and print ad placement for recruitment purposes
• Host information sessions for interested candidates and present compelling information about Year Up's program offerings
• Manage the development and distribution of Year Up admissions collateral to local organizations
• Organize and implement recruitment events
• Oversee the implementation and monitor the success of the student ambassador program
• Develop partnerships with community-based organizations and other partners that provide social services and student resources
Student Assessment/Admissions
• Lead the team in admitting and enrolling of a full class of students
• Create and manage the admissions calendar and ensure the implementation of all associated steps
• Engage students at every stage of the admissions pipeline, with the goal of transforming prospective students into applicants, and applicants into enrolled students
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and psychosocial assessments with prospective students as part of the admissions process
• Facilitate Decision Forums and student on-boarding
• Serve as a point of contact for potential applicants
• Facilitate enrollment process with our college/employer partner, as applicable
• Provide excellent customer service to every prospective student via phone and in-person
• Work closely with Recruitment team to ensure strategic alignment and pipeline updates
Database & Document Management
• Analyze and manage data to design and produce regular reports that track, document and measure recruitment & admissions progress; make appropriate recommendations for future initiatives based on program needs
• Enter data, manage reports and ensure data integrity within Year Up's national database (Salesforce.com)
• Liaise with key partners to obtain student information
• Develop proficiency in Salesforce.com report generation and usage to track recruitment statistics and inform improvements to the recruitment process
• Track the weekly progress towards admissions & recruitment-related goals
• Ensure proper usage of Year Up database and systems to ensure the most efficient storage of information and utilization of data
Partner Liaison (as applicable - will depend on individual site)
• Serve as a conduit between the college (enrollment and financial aid offices)/employer-based team and Year Up program staff
• Manage day-to-day relationship(s) with the employer/college partner 's administration (enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, operations, human resources, project lead, etc.) to oversee on-site recruitment and ensure that enrollment and financial aid information is up-to-date
• Ensure that all of the employer/college partner's enrollment objectives are integrated into project plans, data collection, and outcomes measurement
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
This position may require occasional attendance at weekend or evening events
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 years of professional experience preferred, preferably in recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and/or partnership development
• Experience creating and managing social media campaigns to drive results
• Pipeline management experience preferred
• Previous customer service experience (cold calling experience a plus)
• Community outreach and public speaking experience
• Ability to assess student's social-emotional needs
• A high level of detail-orientation, and an analytical focus on process
• Effective communication skills with strong follow up
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-start
• Ability to connect quickly and authentically with people
• Experience managing and working with external stakeholders
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, with a willingness to be flexible
• Professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with young, ethnically diverse populations
• Evidence of cultural sensitivity in past employment and life experiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
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posted_at: 16 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Principal Gifts Team Lead, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors/prospects in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on... proactively identifying and engaging new high net worth donors
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Principal Gifts Team Lead, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors/prospects in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on... proactively identifying and engaging new high net worth donors independently or in partnership with our research team and our Campaign Committee and other leaders.
To be successful in this role, you will be someone who has cultivated, solicited, closed, and stewarded critical business relationships and/or donors at the seven-figure gift level. You will feel at home working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes.
The Senior Director of Philanthropy will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward individual and family foundation donors at seven-figure gift level and prep leadership or other influencers involved in donor relationships
• Connect or engage with high net worth individuals likely to make $1M+ gifts
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70 individuals or families
• Collaborate with the team lead and leadership team on creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and solicitation of Campaign Committee members
• Collaborate with prospect research and Campaign Committee members to identify and approach new leads
• Track all contacts and activity in fundraising database (Salesforce.com)
• Collaborate and coordinate with Development staff on all necessary prospect research, communication and cultivation event logistics
• Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information
• Other duties as assigned
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach /mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Principal Gifts Team Lead, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors/prospects in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on... proactively identifying and engaging new high net worth donors independently or in partnership with our research team and our Campaign Committee and other leaders.
To be successful in this role, you will be someone who has cultivated, solicited, closed, and stewarded critical business relationships and/or donors at the seven-figure gift level. You will feel at home working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes.
The Senior Director of Philanthropy will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward individual and family foundation donors at seven-figure gift level and prep leadership or other influencers involved in donor relationships
• Connect or engage with high net worth individuals likely to make $1M+ gifts
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70 individuals or families
• Collaborate with the team lead and leadership team on creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and solicitation of Campaign Committee members
• Collaborate with prospect research and Campaign Committee members to identify and approach new leads
• Track all contacts and activity in fundraising database (Salesforce.com)
• Collaborate and coordinate with Development staff on all necessary prospect research, communication and cultivation event logistics
• Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information
• Other duties as assigned
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach /mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
via Talent.com
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
OVERVIEW :
The Associate Director of Enrollment reports directly to the Director of Recruitment and Admissions and leads the strategy and execution of local recruitment efforts with the goal of creating a robust pipeline of young adults who are ready, interested in, and the right fit for Year Up's programs...
The Associate Director of Enrollment is responsible for developing and building relationships with feeder organizations throughout the local
OVERVIEW :
The Associate Director of Enrollment reports directly to the Director of Recruitment and Admissions and leads the strategy and execution of local recruitment efforts with the goal of creating a robust pipeline of young adults who are ready, interested in, and the right fit for Year Up's programs...
The Associate Director of Enrollment is responsible for developing and building relationships with feeder organizations throughout the local market and with our community college partner to recruit interested young adults every six months.
The Associate Director of Enrollment will support the creation of processes, practices, and trainings to ensure recruitment targets are met each cycle.
You will also oversee the Recruitment team, work closely with other site teams to guarantee high-quality outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is passionate about motivating a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals.
You will be strategic, results-oriented, relationship-driven, and analytical in order to optimize quality and drive results.
You will tactfully navigate building relationships with a wide range of community-based organizations and with our established community college partner.
As the leader of a site team, you will employ superior communication and relationship-building skills to enhance Year Up's programmatic success through efficient and effective team operations, community relationships, and other internal and external partnerships.
The Associate Director of Enrollment will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Recruitment
Cultivate and manage existing community and college partnerships with the goal of expanding the reach of the regional recruitment team;
model best-practice relationship building
• Execute a regional strategy to target recruitment efforts, cultivate existing community partnerships, establish new partnerships to diversify recruitment pool, ensure a robust recruitment pipeline, and foster Year Up's recognition in the community.
• Proactively develop and execute multiple outreach channels including social media, networking events, and presentations with community partners to ensure diversity in the candidate pool
• Cultivate and expand existing community relationships and establish new partnerships
• Provide support to staff as they work with students who need social work support identified through the admissions process or in the course of their involvement in the Year Up program
• Other duties as assigned
Data and Performance Management
• Work with team leadership to create recruitment goals and develop engagement strategies through use of historical data
• Use real-time data to report on progress towards goals, provide an ongoing assessment of recruitment activities (i.e. conversion of prospects and ROI for activities), and course-correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary
• Manage Salesforce.com platform to track and interpret analytics regarding pipeline development
Leadership
Support cross-departmental and cross-site collaboration with leadership team to ensure programmatic outcomes are met and systems for best practice sharing are created and managed effectively
Site Team / Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach / mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS :
• Minimum of 4-5 years of work experience in a high-growth organization
• Experience developing and implementing significant strategic relationships and / or client management experience; excellent executive presence and client building skills, with focus on details and follow-through
• Intimate structural understanding of the higher-education system and an ability to navigate within a community college
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a wide variety of people; intuitive, empathic communicator who can quickly build rapport, trust, and credibility
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and persistent with demonstrated success managing and inspiring individuals and teams toward ambitious, measurable results
• Strategic thinker with a clear understanding and comfort with data and how it informs programming and performance; one who can recognize trends, analyze data, and drive strategic recommendations
• Experience with Salesforce.com preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets.
For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits : Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Professional Development : Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis).
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION :
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code.
Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies : providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni;
empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship.
Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas / Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City / Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work.
Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people.
The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy.
We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity : http : / / www.yearup.org / about-us / careers / commitment-to-diversity /
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements.
Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY :
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
Last updated : 2024-03-11 Show more details...
The Associate Director of Enrollment reports directly to the Director of Recruitment and Admissions and leads the strategy and execution of local recruitment efforts with the goal of creating a robust pipeline of young adults who are ready, interested in, and the right fit for Year Up's programs...
The Associate Director of Enrollment is responsible for developing and building relationships with feeder organizations throughout the local market and with our community college partner to recruit interested young adults every six months.
The Associate Director of Enrollment will support the creation of processes, practices, and trainings to ensure recruitment targets are met each cycle.
You will also oversee the Recruitment team, work closely with other site teams to guarantee high-quality outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is passionate about motivating a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals.
You will be strategic, results-oriented, relationship-driven, and analytical in order to optimize quality and drive results.
You will tactfully navigate building relationships with a wide range of community-based organizations and with our established community college partner.
As the leader of a site team, you will employ superior communication and relationship-building skills to enhance Year Up's programmatic success through efficient and effective team operations, community relationships, and other internal and external partnerships.
The Associate Director of Enrollment will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Recruitment
Cultivate and manage existing community and college partnerships with the goal of expanding the reach of the regional recruitment team;
model best-practice relationship building
• Execute a regional strategy to target recruitment efforts, cultivate existing community partnerships, establish new partnerships to diversify recruitment pool, ensure a robust recruitment pipeline, and foster Year Up's recognition in the community.
• Proactively develop and execute multiple outreach channels including social media, networking events, and presentations with community partners to ensure diversity in the candidate pool
• Cultivate and expand existing community relationships and establish new partnerships
• Provide support to staff as they work with students who need social work support identified through the admissions process or in the course of their involvement in the Year Up program
• Other duties as assigned
Data and Performance Management
• Work with team leadership to create recruitment goals and develop engagement strategies through use of historical data
• Use real-time data to report on progress towards goals, provide an ongoing assessment of recruitment activities (i.e. conversion of prospects and ROI for activities), and course-correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary
• Manage Salesforce.com platform to track and interpret analytics regarding pipeline development
Leadership
Support cross-departmental and cross-site collaboration with leadership team to ensure programmatic outcomes are met and systems for best practice sharing are created and managed effectively
Site Team / Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach / mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS :
• Minimum of 4-5 years of work experience in a high-growth organization
• Experience developing and implementing significant strategic relationships and / or client management experience; excellent executive presence and client building skills, with focus on details and follow-through
• Intimate structural understanding of the higher-education system and an ability to navigate within a community college
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a wide variety of people; intuitive, empathic communicator who can quickly build rapport, trust, and credibility
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and persistent with demonstrated success managing and inspiring individuals and teams toward ambitious, measurable results
• Strategic thinker with a clear understanding and comfort with data and how it informs programming and performance; one who can recognize trends, analyze data, and drive strategic recommendations
• Experience with Salesforce.com preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets.
For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits : Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Professional Development : Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis).
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION :
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code.
Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies : providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni;
empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship.
Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas / Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City / Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work.
Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people.
The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy.
We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity : http : / / www.yearup.org / about-us / careers / commitment-to-diversity /
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements.
Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY :
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
Last updated : 2024-03-11 Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Principal Gifts Team Lead, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors/prospects in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on... proactively identifying and engaging new high net worth donors
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Principal Gifts Team Lead, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors/prospects in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on... proactively identifying and engaging new high net worth donors independently or in partnership with our research team and our Campaign Committee and other leaders.
To be successful in this role, you will be someone who has cultivated, solicited, closed, and stewarded critical business relationships and/or donors at the seven-figure gift level. You will feel at home working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes.
The Senior Director of Philanthropy will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Development
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward individual and family foundation donors at seven-figure gift level and prep leadership or other influencers involved in donor relationships
• Connect or engage with high net worth individuals likely to make $1M+ gifts
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70 individuals or families
• Collaborate with the team lead and leadership team on creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and solicitation of Campaign Committee members
• Collaborate with prospect research and Campaign Committee members to identify and approach new leads
• Track all contacts and activity in fundraising database (Salesforce.com)
• Collaborate and coordinate with Development staff on all necessary prospect research, communication and cultivation event logistics
• Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information
• Other duties as assigned
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach /mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Qualifications
• At least 7 years of development, business development, investor relations, or high-level sales experience.
• Demonstrated comfort and experience with identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and closing significant gifts or building and managing critical external relationships
• Experience assessing and closing major business opportunities regardless of industry: engaging, cultivating, and stewarding new stakeholders and converting into long-term partnerships
• Capacity for strategic leadership and vision to work with senior leadership on fundraising priorities and to use moves management and metrics to ensure accountability
• Effectiveness in independent and teamwork, with assiduous attention to sharing information with others.
• Communications skills sufficient for clearly discussing complex issues with diverse audiences and energizing listeners
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Experience in Salesforce or donor database preferred.
• Strong execution and follow-up
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally 20-25% of the time
• Highly self-motivated, accountable and able to make decisions independently
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Seattle Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
Compensation & Benefits
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
Organization Description
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
Commitment To Diversity
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
To Apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Principal Gifts Team Lead, the Senior Director of Philanthropy will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors/prospects in support of the Year Up mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on... proactively identifying and engaging new high net worth donors independently or in partnership with our research team and our Campaign Committee and other leaders.
To be successful in this role, you will be someone who has cultivated, solicited, closed, and stewarded critical business relationships and/or donors at the seven-figure gift level. You will feel at home working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes.
The Senior Director of Philanthropy will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Development
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward individual and family foundation donors at seven-figure gift level and prep leadership or other influencers involved in donor relationships
• Connect or engage with high net worth individuals likely to make $1M+ gifts
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 70 individuals or families
• Collaborate with the team lead and leadership team on creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and solicitation of Campaign Committee members
• Collaborate with prospect research and Campaign Committee members to identify and approach new leads
• Track all contacts and activity in fundraising database (Salesforce.com)
• Collaborate and coordinate with Development staff on all necessary prospect research, communication and cultivation event logistics
• Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information
• Other duties as assigned
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach /mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Qualifications
• At least 7 years of development, business development, investor relations, or high-level sales experience.
• Demonstrated comfort and experience with identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and closing significant gifts or building and managing critical external relationships
• Experience assessing and closing major business opportunities regardless of industry: engaging, cultivating, and stewarding new stakeholders and converting into long-term partnerships
• Capacity for strategic leadership and vision to work with senior leadership on fundraising priorities and to use moves management and metrics to ensure accountability
• Effectiveness in independent and teamwork, with assiduous attention to sharing information with others.
• Communications skills sufficient for clearly discussing complex issues with diverse audiences and energizing listeners
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Experience in Salesforce or donor database preferred.
• Strong execution and follow-up
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally 20-25% of the time
• Highly self-motivated, accountable and able to make decisions independently
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Seattle Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
Compensation & Benefits
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
Organization Description
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
Commitment To Diversity
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
To Apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
via ZipRecruiter
posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will serve as an important part of Year Up's National Research & Evaluation Team and will support all team efforts related to systems change and scalable programmatic solutions. They will help implement strategy, program evaluations, and research to demonstrate impact and support... efforts related to (1) employer and training provider
OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will serve as an important part of Year Up's National Research & Evaluation Team and will support all team efforts related to systems change and scalable programmatic solutions. They will help implement strategy, program evaluations, and research to demonstrate impact and support... efforts related to (1) employer and training provider systems, and (2) Year Up's direct service programs. They will be responsible for analyzing data and providing technical assistance on large-scale research projects, data collection and analysis efforts, and other local and national research opportunities. Ideal candidates are committed to applying utilization-focused, culturally responsive evaluation practices to inform business decisions that drive high-quality, innovative, strategic growth.
To succeed in this role, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will need to be comfortable working across teams focused on a variety of related but distinct projects. They will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to translate and communicate complicated research, program, and systems change efforts in clear, concise ways. They have experience measuring the impact of large-scale change and are also gifted at providing technical support-in both online and in-person formats-to promote the collection and maintenance of high-quality data and the effective use of research results with teams across the country. The ideal candidate is analytic, comfortable working in ambiguity, and is open to using all types of research methods because our team believes there are many ways of knowing. They have strong project management and presentation skills, can tailor communication to diverse audiences to foster change and set direction, and can independently drive execution of projects on tight timelines.
Keeping with Year Up's values, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a coach, affiliate, mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, helping to build and sustain a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Thought Leadership
• Support Year Up's organization-wide research and evaluation strategy to measure and improve program and efforts to change employer and training provider systems
• In partnership with the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, serve as a research and evaluation expert paired with a specific teams, regularly communicate progress, facilitate research and evaluation-related discussions, and consult with all other departments that seek to use data to make business decisions
• Coauthor and edit research reports, blog articles, and white papers to support Year Up's evolving research agenda
• Serve as an evangelist and champion for a broad array of evaluation methods within Year Up (including more novel and emergent strategies related to measuring large-scale systems change), introducing and reinforcing evaluation concepts across the organization
Data Collection and Use
• Support the creation and training of tools for data collection and analysis
• Generate high-value insights from qualitative and quantitative data, including progress against KPIs, opportunities for improvement, and "bright spots" in the data
• Train other key staff in data analysis and evaluation methods to ensure best practices are incorporated into existing systems
• Provide technical assistance and oversight of learning plans for new program pilots and partnerships-leveraging both existing data sources and creating new instruments, as needed-to advance Year Up's learning agendas
Research
• Manage internal research projects associated with scaling by both conducting internal studies and coaching leaders across the organization through their own projects; includes generation of key hypotheses, study design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection, analyses, and reporting
• Alongside all other members of the Research & Evaluation team, identify gaps and redundancies in Year Up's research agenda and data practices, and design, lead, and prioritize projects and processes to address unmet needs
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach/affiliate/mentor/tutor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of work experience in social science research or related field required; experience providing technical assistance to and assisting in the evaluation or delivery of human services programs preferred
• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research required, including familiarity with impact evaluation studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials) and improvement science methodologies (e.g., rapid-cycle, formative evaluations), managing and analyzing large data sets, conducting descriptive statistical analyses, writing technical reports for internal and external audiences, and leveraging methods like process tracing and most significant change to infer causality in ambiguous situations
• Experience working with teams at the earliest stages of their evaluation journeys; demonstrated ability to empower and build trust, understanding, and capacity among stakeholders in a variety of non-technical roles across the business
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel techniques (e.g., formulas, macros, pivot tables) required; some experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, SPSS) and SQL preferred; experience with Salesforce.com, Qualtrics, and business intelligence visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) preferred
• Strong communicator; able to communicate results (orally and in writing) in a clear, effective manner for various audiences (internal/external, technical/non-technical) and experience empowering non-evaluators to conduct evaluation activities
• Experience managing large or complex projects with excellent project management skills
• Smart, strategic thinker with effective, diplomatic, and proactive leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within large, multi-site organizations with local and national stakeholders preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to travel domestically
Salary Range- $75,000 - $90,000
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
Reporting to the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will serve as an important part of Year Up's National Research & Evaluation Team and will support all team efforts related to systems change and scalable programmatic solutions. They will help implement strategy, program evaluations, and research to demonstrate impact and support... efforts related to (1) employer and training provider systems, and (2) Year Up's direct service programs. They will be responsible for analyzing data and providing technical assistance on large-scale research projects, data collection and analysis efforts, and other local and national research opportunities. Ideal candidates are committed to applying utilization-focused, culturally responsive evaluation practices to inform business decisions that drive high-quality, innovative, strategic growth.
To succeed in this role, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will need to be comfortable working across teams focused on a variety of related but distinct projects. They will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to translate and communicate complicated research, program, and systems change efforts in clear, concise ways. They have experience measuring the impact of large-scale change and are also gifted at providing technical support-in both online and in-person formats-to promote the collection and maintenance of high-quality data and the effective use of research results with teams across the country. The ideal candidate is analytic, comfortable working in ambiguity, and is open to using all types of research methods because our team believes there are many ways of knowing. They have strong project management and presentation skills, can tailor communication to diverse audiences to foster change and set direction, and can independently drive execution of projects on tight timelines.
Keeping with Year Up's values, the Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a coach, affiliate, mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, helping to build and sustain a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Thought Leadership
• Support Year Up's organization-wide research and evaluation strategy to measure and improve program and efforts to change employer and training provider systems
• In partnership with the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, serve as a research and evaluation expert paired with a specific teams, regularly communicate progress, facilitate research and evaluation-related discussions, and consult with all other departments that seek to use data to make business decisions
• Coauthor and edit research reports, blog articles, and white papers to support Year Up's evolving research agenda
• Serve as an evangelist and champion for a broad array of evaluation methods within Year Up (including more novel and emergent strategies related to measuring large-scale systems change), introducing and reinforcing evaluation concepts across the organization
Data Collection and Use
• Support the creation and training of tools for data collection and analysis
• Generate high-value insights from qualitative and quantitative data, including progress against KPIs, opportunities for improvement, and "bright spots" in the data
• Train other key staff in data analysis and evaluation methods to ensure best practices are incorporated into existing systems
• Provide technical assistance and oversight of learning plans for new program pilots and partnerships-leveraging both existing data sources and creating new instruments, as needed-to advance Year Up's learning agendas
Research
• Manage internal research projects associated with scaling by both conducting internal studies and coaching leaders across the organization through their own projects; includes generation of key hypotheses, study design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection, analyses, and reporting
• Alongside all other members of the Research & Evaluation team, identify gaps and redundancies in Year Up's research agenda and data practices, and design, lead, and prioritize projects and processes to address unmet needs
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach/affiliate/mentor/tutor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of work experience in social science research or related field required; experience providing technical assistance to and assisting in the evaluation or delivery of human services programs preferred
• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research required, including familiarity with impact evaluation studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials) and improvement science methodologies (e.g., rapid-cycle, formative evaluations), managing and analyzing large data sets, conducting descriptive statistical analyses, writing technical reports for internal and external audiences, and leveraging methods like process tracing and most significant change to infer causality in ambiguous situations
• Experience working with teams at the earliest stages of their evaluation journeys; demonstrated ability to empower and build trust, understanding, and capacity among stakeholders in a variety of non-technical roles across the business
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel techniques (e.g., formulas, macros, pivot tables) required; some experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, SPSS) and SQL preferred; experience with Salesforce.com, Qualtrics, and business intelligence visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) preferred
• Strong communicator; able to communicate results (orally and in writing) in a clear, effective manner for various audiences (internal/external, technical/non-technical) and experience empowering non-evaluators to conduct evaluation activities
• Experience managing large or complex projects with excellent project management skills
• Smart, strategic thinker with effective, diplomatic, and proactive leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within large, multi-site organizations with local and national stakeholders preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to travel domestically
Salary Range- $75,000 - $90,000
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
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posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
OVERVIEW:
The Industry Skills Instructor (Multisite Banking & Customer Success) will report to the Academic Director and will teach courses in...
• Basics of computer applications, such as MS Outlook & Excel
• Banking systems, such as CRMs, ledger systems, reporting tools, and deposit, loan & credit processing capabilities
• Introductory content in Consumer Banking and Security Industry Essentials certification
• Content covering the basics
OVERVIEW:
The Industry Skills Instructor (Multisite Banking & Customer Success) will report to the Academic Director and will teach courses in...
• Basics of computer applications, such as MS Outlook & Excel
• Banking systems, such as CRMs, ledger systems, reporting tools, and deposit, loan & credit processing capabilities
• Introductory content in Consumer Banking and Security Industry Essentials certification
• Content covering the basics of Customer Service with experiential learning applications
• Foundational content to prepare participants for SIE certification training
The Industry Skills Instructor (Multisite Banking & Customer Success) will be someone with expertise in the industry specific skills that will ensure a learner's readiness for work-based experiences at fortune 100 companies. They will be working with a well-established curriculum designed to ensure learners achieve the baseline competencies to be effective entry-level employees and kick-start their careers. The Instructor will be able to adapt learning style to meet the needs of learners with varying backgrounds, resources, interests, and abilities. Emphasis in the virtual classroom will be on experiential learning and hand-on practice. Learners will achieve the key industry specific competencies required through in-depth role-plays, practice, and real-life application, as guided by the instructor.
The foundation of Year Up's business model is high expectations and high support. Instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping them to build confidence, and advising them on choices that will help them reach their goals. Instructors are also key members of the centralized academic team and are expected to support collaboration on interdisciplinary projects and serve as support for more junior instructors. The Instructor will be working with student participants across multiple geography markets and will be connecting with young adults virtually as they prepare for internships at a variety of corporate partners.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring a passion for education, strong classroom experience, and a passion for innovatively driving skill development of young adults in a virtual setting. You are someone who finds satisfaction in developing and delivering creative, interactive lessons, and serving as a coach to our young adults. You are also interested in using your experience and expertise to strengthen the overall instructional capacity of the team.
In keeping with Year Up's values, the Instructor will also have the opportunity to interact with students on an individual level, as a group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
We are open to candidates living in any of the states in which Year Up operates https://www.yearup.org/locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
• Instruct courses in in basics of computer applications such as Outlook & Excel, CRM systems, and intro/basic content related to Consumer Banking and Financial Operations of approximately 50-60 students daily, in classes of 25-30, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses
• Produce and instruct high-quality, student-driven, and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up contract and behavior-modification model
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Industry Skills curricula
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up's performance
• Ensure that students' communication abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and college partners
• Coordinate academic team efforts, including collaboration on interdisciplinary projects
• Provide regular clear student progress updates through weekly assessment grading and Work Based Experience Readiness evaluations
• Other duties as assigned
Academic Team/Learning Community Member
• Attend and participate in ongoing curriculum planning meetings with Academic team
• Attend and participate in weekly Academic Team Meetings and periodic Professional Development workshops and trainings
• Serve as a coach for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Participate in professional development activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience as an educator required
• Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred
• 1+ years of experience in finance, client services, or business preferred
• 1+ years' experience teaching or working with youth preferred
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands-on, interactive learning environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in customer service techniques, Personal Finance, and/or CRMs
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong teamwork skills
• Willingness to teach in the day, evening, or at unconventional times (potentially Saturday) as necessary
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
• Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect) preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Salary Range: $52,700 - $77,000
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
The Industry Skills Instructor (Multisite Banking & Customer Success) will report to the Academic Director and will teach courses in...
• Basics of computer applications, such as MS Outlook & Excel
• Banking systems, such as CRMs, ledger systems, reporting tools, and deposit, loan & credit processing capabilities
• Introductory content in Consumer Banking and Security Industry Essentials certification
• Content covering the basics of Customer Service with experiential learning applications
• Foundational content to prepare participants for SIE certification training
The Industry Skills Instructor (Multisite Banking & Customer Success) will be someone with expertise in the industry specific skills that will ensure a learner's readiness for work-based experiences at fortune 100 companies. They will be working with a well-established curriculum designed to ensure learners achieve the baseline competencies to be effective entry-level employees and kick-start their careers. The Instructor will be able to adapt learning style to meet the needs of learners with varying backgrounds, resources, interests, and abilities. Emphasis in the virtual classroom will be on experiential learning and hand-on practice. Learners will achieve the key industry specific competencies required through in-depth role-plays, practice, and real-life application, as guided by the instructor.
The foundation of Year Up's business model is high expectations and high support. Instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping them to build confidence, and advising them on choices that will help them reach their goals. Instructors are also key members of the centralized academic team and are expected to support collaboration on interdisciplinary projects and serve as support for more junior instructors. The Instructor will be working with student participants across multiple geography markets and will be connecting with young adults virtually as they prepare for internships at a variety of corporate partners.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring a passion for education, strong classroom experience, and a passion for innovatively driving skill development of young adults in a virtual setting. You are someone who finds satisfaction in developing and delivering creative, interactive lessons, and serving as a coach to our young adults. You are also interested in using your experience and expertise to strengthen the overall instructional capacity of the team.
In keeping with Year Up's values, the Instructor will also have the opportunity to interact with students on an individual level, as a group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
We are open to candidates living in any of the states in which Year Up operates https://www.yearup.org/locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
• Instruct courses in in basics of computer applications such as Outlook & Excel, CRM systems, and intro/basic content related to Consumer Banking and Financial Operations of approximately 50-60 students daily, in classes of 25-30, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses
• Produce and instruct high-quality, student-driven, and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up contract and behavior-modification model
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Industry Skills curricula
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up's performance
• Ensure that students' communication abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and college partners
• Coordinate academic team efforts, including collaboration on interdisciplinary projects
• Provide regular clear student progress updates through weekly assessment grading and Work Based Experience Readiness evaluations
• Other duties as assigned
Academic Team/Learning Community Member
• Attend and participate in ongoing curriculum planning meetings with Academic team
• Attend and participate in weekly Academic Team Meetings and periodic Professional Development workshops and trainings
• Serve as a coach for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Participate in professional development activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience as an educator required
• Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred
• 1+ years of experience in finance, client services, or business preferred
• 1+ years' experience teaching or working with youth preferred
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands-on, interactive learning environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in customer service techniques, Personal Finance, and/or CRMs
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong teamwork skills
• Willingness to teach in the day, evening, or at unconventional times (potentially Saturday) as necessary
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
• Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect) preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Salary Range: $52,700 - $77,000
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
via ZipRecruiter
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 52,700–77,267 a year
OVERVIEW:
The Student Services Manager will report directly to the Associate Director of Student Services and will provide professional support services to prospective and current Year Up students. The Student Services Manager is responsible for monitoring and supporting students' success throughout the program by assessing external readiness factors and intervening as appropriate to assist with... barrier mitigation and reduction. This role includes
OVERVIEW:
The Student Services Manager will report directly to the Associate Director of Student Services and will provide professional support services to prospective and current Year Up students. The Student Services Manager is responsible for monitoring and supporting students' success throughout the program by assessing external readiness factors and intervening as appropriate to assist with... barrier mitigation and reduction. This role includes direct case management support of students, building internal program capacity for student services, and expanding access to external resources for delivering counseling and related social services.
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced social work professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You will be skilled at working in a multidisciplinary setting while also being comfortable testing new infrastructure, providing feedback, and participating in conversations about program growth and how to best support our students and interns. In addition, you will maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and ethics, and possess an ability to communicate with and relate to diverse audiences.
In keeping with Year Up values, the Student Services Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students, staff and site leaders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Enrollment and On-boarding
• Participate in prospective student engagement activities to identify students who will be successful in the Year Up program
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments of prospective students to assess readiness and Year Up's ability to support them through the program
• Conduct Onboarding Student Support Plan interviews and written plans for conditionally accepted students
• Collaborate with site-based staff to address student needs and barriers by sourcing community supports and referring students to resources (e.g. healthcare, childcare, legal representation)
• Other duties as assigned
Direct Services
• Build relationships with students through individual meetings, group sessions, and by being a visible presence on site and/or virtually
• Provide one-on-one crisis intervention to assess student and intern needs, stabilize, and provide a Barrier Reduction Support Plan connecting students to appropriate available resources
• Document student/intern interactions, case management work and referrals in the organization's database tracking system
• Develop and facilitate supportive or psycho-educational and community resource groups (e.g. benefits enrollment, wellness, life skills, prevention groups) as needed
• Program Development and Functional Team Support
• Participate actively as a member of the Students Services team, contributing ideas and recommendations for improving programming and processes based on student needs and staff experiences
• Manage Student Services interns (BSW, MSW) supporting the site, and direct their work as needed. Provide supervision for licensure as needed
• Represent Student Services in weekly site level meetings to discuss the progress of students and interns, and to develop interventions and provide direction, as appropriate
• Serve as a consult for staff as they support students and interns through Program
• Make recommendations to the Year Up STS team to strengthen partnerships for student support services offered on-site and off-site
Partnership Development & Capacity Building
• Initiate and manage the building of new relationships with community-based organizations and social service agencies to address student needs. Develop, steward, and enhance existing relationships
• Make recommendations to Year Up Student Services team, site leadership, and college partners to improve collaborative experiences for the student support services offered on-site and off-site
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a member of a learning community (LC), supporting student programming and program facilitation on a weekly basis
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings and complete LC required tasks
• Develop supportive and trusting relationships with students and act as a tertiary level of support for all students by consistently interacting with the learning community programmatic activities
Salary Range: $52,700-$77,267
The location for this position is flexible and open to candidates living in any of the states in which Year Up operates. https://www.yearup.org/locations
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2-4 years of experience preferred, specifically as an advocate or case manager for historically underserved and disenfranchised individuals, particularly young adults
• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work is strongly preferred (the ability to secure the SIFI certification is required in order to manage Student Services MSW interns)
• Knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention protocols and modalities
• An existing network of contacts within, and extensive knowledge of the social services resources available in the local region
• History of cultivating relationships and building alliances with agencies and schools
• Proficient in professional case management documentation with skills in creating support plans and capturing clear written case notes
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to connect with people from a variety of lived experiences
• Experience with facilitation and instruction in group environments
• Uphold company core values in all interactions
• A proven passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
The Student Services Manager will report directly to the Associate Director of Student Services and will provide professional support services to prospective and current Year Up students. The Student Services Manager is responsible for monitoring and supporting students' success throughout the program by assessing external readiness factors and intervening as appropriate to assist with... barrier mitigation and reduction. This role includes direct case management support of students, building internal program capacity for student services, and expanding access to external resources for delivering counseling and related social services.
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced social work professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You will be skilled at working in a multidisciplinary setting while also being comfortable testing new infrastructure, providing feedback, and participating in conversations about program growth and how to best support our students and interns. In addition, you will maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and ethics, and possess an ability to communicate with and relate to diverse audiences.
In keeping with Year Up values, the Student Services Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students, staff and site leaders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Enrollment and On-boarding
• Participate in prospective student engagement activities to identify students who will be successful in the Year Up program
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments of prospective students to assess readiness and Year Up's ability to support them through the program
• Conduct Onboarding Student Support Plan interviews and written plans for conditionally accepted students
• Collaborate with site-based staff to address student needs and barriers by sourcing community supports and referring students to resources (e.g. healthcare, childcare, legal representation)
• Other duties as assigned
Direct Services
• Build relationships with students through individual meetings, group sessions, and by being a visible presence on site and/or virtually
• Provide one-on-one crisis intervention to assess student and intern needs, stabilize, and provide a Barrier Reduction Support Plan connecting students to appropriate available resources
• Document student/intern interactions, case management work and referrals in the organization's database tracking system
• Develop and facilitate supportive or psycho-educational and community resource groups (e.g. benefits enrollment, wellness, life skills, prevention groups) as needed
• Program Development and Functional Team Support
• Participate actively as a member of the Students Services team, contributing ideas and recommendations for improving programming and processes based on student needs and staff experiences
• Manage Student Services interns (BSW, MSW) supporting the site, and direct their work as needed. Provide supervision for licensure as needed
• Represent Student Services in weekly site level meetings to discuss the progress of students and interns, and to develop interventions and provide direction, as appropriate
• Serve as a consult for staff as they support students and interns through Program
• Make recommendations to the Year Up STS team to strengthen partnerships for student support services offered on-site and off-site
Partnership Development & Capacity Building
• Initiate and manage the building of new relationships with community-based organizations and social service agencies to address student needs. Develop, steward, and enhance existing relationships
• Make recommendations to Year Up Student Services team, site leadership, and college partners to improve collaborative experiences for the student support services offered on-site and off-site
Site Team/Learning Community Member
• Serve as a member of a learning community (LC), supporting student programming and program facilitation on a weekly basis
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings and complete LC required tasks
• Develop supportive and trusting relationships with students and act as a tertiary level of support for all students by consistently interacting with the learning community programmatic activities
Salary Range: $52,700-$77,267
The location for this position is flexible and open to candidates living in any of the states in which Year Up operates. https://www.yearup.org/locations
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2-4 years of experience preferred, specifically as an advocate or case manager for historically underserved and disenfranchised individuals, particularly young adults
• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work is strongly preferred (the ability to secure the SIFI certification is required in order to manage Student Services MSW interns)
• Knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention protocols and modalities
• An existing network of contacts within, and extensive knowledge of the social services resources available in the local region
• History of cultivating relationships and building alliances with agencies and schools
• Proficient in professional case management documentation with skills in creating support plans and capturing clear written case notes
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to connect with people from a variety of lived experiences
• Experience with facilitation and instruction in group environments
• Uphold company core values in all interactions
• A proven passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
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posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Multi-Site Application Development Associate Director of Program, the Program Manager position is a core component of the Year Up program. This position is responsible for leading and managing a virtual Learning Community comprised of approximately 30-60 young adults, a group of professional skills coaches, with the ultimate mission of providing high-quality service to... the students in the community as they prepare for
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Multi-Site Application Development Associate Director of Program, the Program Manager position is a core component of the Year Up program. This position is responsible for leading and managing a virtual Learning Community comprised of approximately 30-60 young adults, a group of professional skills coaches, with the ultimate mission of providing high-quality service to... the students in the community as they prepare for corporate internships and careers in Year Up-related job fields. Successful outcomes for this role include maintaining 85% retention during the Learning and Development phase and no more than 10% attrition in the internship phase, student satisfaction with the Program, and 75% positive outcomes 4 months after graduation.
The Program Manager will also be a critical partner to Corporate Engagement teammates in ensuring a successful internship experience for interns and employers alike. Effective service delivery during the internship program contributes to Year Up's mission in several important ways, since intern performance and intern/supervisor satisfaction directly influence Year Up's graduation rate, conversion from internship to employment, and the renewal/growth of our employer relationships.
Achieving success before, during, and at the conclusion of the internship phase depends on maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including students, internship supervisors, and Year Up colleagues across a range of functions. You will support a portfolio of interns and supervisors throughout the internship phase, including monitoring intern performance via bi-weekly communication with interns and supervisors, coordinating service recovery across internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating cyclical programmatic processes. In many ways, you serve as the "in-house expert" on the ingredients required for a successful internship experience and the "command center" that ensures other functions are playing their roles accordingly.
To be successful in this role, you will bring excellent communication, administrative, and management skills as well as the ability to interface with students, functional departments, and outside stakeholders as we work to achieve our mission. You will have experience working with internship programs that bridge educational and corporate environments. As an ideal candidate, you exude a spirit of customer service, demonstrate superb organizational skills, and take pride in your ability to bring clarity to ambiguous or complex situations. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is energized by the opportunity to ensure our young adults exceed the expectations of the nation's top employers.
This position will work across functions and departments, as well as with all Learning Community members to help provide students with individualized support by addressing challenges and understanding when to leverage other resources.
The Program Manager will also interact with students as a professional skills coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive environment, with trust among students, faculty and staff.
We are open to candidates living in any of the states in which Year Up operates (EST working hours required) https://www.yearup.org/locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive Student Success
• Serve as a role model by reflecting and maintaining Year Up culture and embodying our values and operating principles while preparing students for corporate internships
• Manage, uphold, and track student contracts in a consistent manner to ensure timely and accurate student payment
• Work in collaboration with the Internship Services team to coordinate intern performance management
• Oversee student performance to ensure seamless transition from learning and development phase to the internship phase
• Work with the Associate Director of Program to oversee student performance evaluation processes Balance serving students and ensuring the overall success of the Learning Community by making appropriate decisions that are both student-centered and in line with our Year Up's mission, vision, and values
• Collaborate with Student Services, Academic staff/instructors, Internship Services, Employment Placement, and all Learning Community members to identify and respond to student needs; ensure students receive high-quality services and individualized support
• Drive the development and management of individualized student performance/professional development plans in coordination with aforementioned stakeholders to ensure student success
• In our co-located college partnership channel (the Professional Training Corps), build and manage relationships with critical college faculty to align around student performance, academic excellence and ensure that the needs of both parties are met and drive a process to share information on an on-going basis
Learning Community Management
• Manage the day-to-day and annual operations of the Learning Community, including the calendar, and staff assignments/accountabilities
• Ensure all activities are planned, organized, and executed with high quality Plan and run new student orientation; in collaboration with the Admissions team, oversee student transition into the program, coordinate orientation activities and ensure that students become acquainted with resources, staff, and program expectations
• Develop and maintain healthy and high functioning relationships with other functional areas of the organization that are critical to success in serving students
• Represent the Program Manager perspective when working with various functional areas at Year Up, including but not limited to Admissions, Corporate Engagement, and other partners.
• Identify students and interns for events; track student involvement with onsite guests, help prepare students for donor/outreach meetings, graduation, etc.
• Collaborate with Development team on stewarding mentor relationships Understand learning community-related data and synthesize/report out on trends (ex. contract, student performance)
Internship Preparation
• Drive internship on-boarding activities including necessary background checks, drug screens, and applications as well as coordinating the collection of internship information and manager orientation
• Manage planning, logistics, and facilitation of internship readiness workshops with the Corporate Engagement team, as well as other functional staff, designed to build relationships with interns in your portfolio, including reviewing the internship contract and covering logistics with interns prior to internship start date
• In partnership with Corporate Engagement colleagues, drive a clear supervisor engagement plan for each account before the start of internship to ensure roles are clear
Internship Management
• Proactively ensure bi-weekly contact with interns and supervisors to monitor performance and satisfaction via phone, email, or in-person meetings; provide coaching where appropriate
• Track, analyze and report out on performance status across the internship portfolio (based on ongoing feedback, supervisor/intern survey responses, and other performance data) and highlight key trends for consideration
• Act as an escalation point to support and resolve "tier 1" issues and coordinate response to more significant issues by escalating to Program Managers, coaches, Student Services, and Corporate Engagement colleagues
• Resolve "tier 2" issues and coordinate response to more significant issues by escalating to Program Managers, coaches, Student Services, and Corporate Engagement colleagues
• Work in partnership with Program Managers to drive the development of performance improvement (EPIC) plans for interns, gathering feedback from interns and managers, and communicating closely with Corporate Engagement team
• Ensure the accurate, on-time completion of timesheets and status reports weekly in alignment with the online student contract
• As appropriate and in partnership with Corporate Engagement colleagues, manage the planning and delivery of events designed to improve the supervisor experience (i.e. Corporate Partner Days/Roundtables)
• Uphold the 'high service, high support, high expectations' program model in interactions with all stakeholders
Internship Close-Out
• When employers intend to make an employment offer to an intern, drive and track account specific conversion processes and work with partner HR or staffing agencies to ensure interns complete paperwork/process as needed
• Ensure close communication with Employment Placement colleagues to ensure interns are factoring conversion opportunities into their overall job search
• Enter employment records in Salesforce for intern conversions
Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach for a small number of students
• Participate in and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous work in student affairs, first-year orientation, college guidance counseling, residence life, multiculturalism/diversity or related higher education roles
• Extensive work with Year Up's target population in high stakes environments with clear performance outcome measures
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to administrate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritizing and delegating as needed
• Interest in working a fast-paced, dynamic, complex start-up and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Coaching ability and high comfort level in having one-on-one coaching conversations with staff and students alike
• Sense of vision, prudence, and purpose using collaborative/servant leadership style to direct the overall vision of team
• Proven ability to make good, proactive decisions in potentially emotionally charged situations and/or in the absence of complete clarity; comfortable taking risks
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with others across the organization
• Sound judgment, maturity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent oral and written communication skills A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Salary Range: $45,900 - $65,900
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point Show more details...
Reporting to the Multi-Site Application Development Associate Director of Program, the Program Manager position is a core component of the Year Up program. This position is responsible for leading and managing a virtual Learning Community comprised of approximately 30-60 young adults, a group of professional skills coaches, with the ultimate mission of providing high-quality service to... the students in the community as they prepare for corporate internships and careers in Year Up-related job fields. Successful outcomes for this role include maintaining 85% retention during the Learning and Development phase and no more than 10% attrition in the internship phase, student satisfaction with the Program, and 75% positive outcomes 4 months after graduation.
The Program Manager will also be a critical partner to Corporate Engagement teammates in ensuring a successful internship experience for interns and employers alike. Effective service delivery during the internship program contributes to Year Up's mission in several important ways, since intern performance and intern/supervisor satisfaction directly influence Year Up's graduation rate, conversion from internship to employment, and the renewal/growth of our employer relationships.
Achieving success before, during, and at the conclusion of the internship phase depends on maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including students, internship supervisors, and Year Up colleagues across a range of functions. You will support a portfolio of interns and supervisors throughout the internship phase, including monitoring intern performance via bi-weekly communication with interns and supervisors, coordinating service recovery across internal and external stakeholders, and facilitating cyclical programmatic processes. In many ways, you serve as the "in-house expert" on the ingredients required for a successful internship experience and the "command center" that ensures other functions are playing their roles accordingly.
To be successful in this role, you will bring excellent communication, administrative, and management skills as well as the ability to interface with students, functional departments, and outside stakeholders as we work to achieve our mission. You will have experience working with internship programs that bridge educational and corporate environments. As an ideal candidate, you exude a spirit of customer service, demonstrate superb organizational skills, and take pride in your ability to bring clarity to ambiguous or complex situations. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is energized by the opportunity to ensure our young adults exceed the expectations of the nation's top employers.
This position will work across functions and departments, as well as with all Learning Community members to help provide students with individualized support by addressing challenges and understanding when to leverage other resources.
The Program Manager will also interact with students as a professional skills coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive environment, with trust among students, faculty and staff.
We are open to candidates living in any of the states in which Year Up operates (EST working hours required) https://www.yearup.org/locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive Student Success
• Serve as a role model by reflecting and maintaining Year Up culture and embodying our values and operating principles while preparing students for corporate internships
• Manage, uphold, and track student contracts in a consistent manner to ensure timely and accurate student payment
• Work in collaboration with the Internship Services team to coordinate intern performance management
• Oversee student performance to ensure seamless transition from learning and development phase to the internship phase
• Work with the Associate Director of Program to oversee student performance evaluation processes Balance serving students and ensuring the overall success of the Learning Community by making appropriate decisions that are both student-centered and in line with our Year Up's mission, vision, and values
• Collaborate with Student Services, Academic staff/instructors, Internship Services, Employment Placement, and all Learning Community members to identify and respond to student needs; ensure students receive high-quality services and individualized support
• Drive the development and management of individualized student performance/professional development plans in coordination with aforementioned stakeholders to ensure student success
• In our co-located college partnership channel (the Professional Training Corps), build and manage relationships with critical college faculty to align around student performance, academic excellence and ensure that the needs of both parties are met and drive a process to share information on an on-going basis
Learning Community Management
• Manage the day-to-day and annual operations of the Learning Community, including the calendar, and staff assignments/accountabilities
• Ensure all activities are planned, organized, and executed with high quality Plan and run new student orientation; in collaboration with the Admissions team, oversee student transition into the program, coordinate orientation activities and ensure that students become acquainted with resources, staff, and program expectations
• Develop and maintain healthy and high functioning relationships with other functional areas of the organization that are critical to success in serving students
• Represent the Program Manager perspective when working with various functional areas at Year Up, including but not limited to Admissions, Corporate Engagement, and other partners.
• Identify students and interns for events; track student involvement with onsite guests, help prepare students for donor/outreach meetings, graduation, etc.
• Collaborate with Development team on stewarding mentor relationships Understand learning community-related data and synthesize/report out on trends (ex. contract, student performance)
Internship Preparation
• Drive internship on-boarding activities including necessary background checks, drug screens, and applications as well as coordinating the collection of internship information and manager orientation
• Manage planning, logistics, and facilitation of internship readiness workshops with the Corporate Engagement team, as well as other functional staff, designed to build relationships with interns in your portfolio, including reviewing the internship contract and covering logistics with interns prior to internship start date
• In partnership with Corporate Engagement colleagues, drive a clear supervisor engagement plan for each account before the start of internship to ensure roles are clear
Internship Management
• Proactively ensure bi-weekly contact with interns and supervisors to monitor performance and satisfaction via phone, email, or in-person meetings; provide coaching where appropriate
• Track, analyze and report out on performance status across the internship portfolio (based on ongoing feedback, supervisor/intern survey responses, and other performance data) and highlight key trends for consideration
• Act as an escalation point to support and resolve "tier 1" issues and coordinate response to more significant issues by escalating to Program Managers, coaches, Student Services, and Corporate Engagement colleagues
• Resolve "tier 2" issues and coordinate response to more significant issues by escalating to Program Managers, coaches, Student Services, and Corporate Engagement colleagues
• Work in partnership with Program Managers to drive the development of performance improvement (EPIC) plans for interns, gathering feedback from interns and managers, and communicating closely with Corporate Engagement team
• Ensure the accurate, on-time completion of timesheets and status reports weekly in alignment with the online student contract
• As appropriate and in partnership with Corporate Engagement colleagues, manage the planning and delivery of events designed to improve the supervisor experience (i.e. Corporate Partner Days/Roundtables)
• Uphold the 'high service, high support, high expectations' program model in interactions with all stakeholders
Internship Close-Out
• When employers intend to make an employment offer to an intern, drive and track account specific conversion processes and work with partner HR or staffing agencies to ensure interns complete paperwork/process as needed
• Ensure close communication with Employment Placement colleagues to ensure interns are factoring conversion opportunities into their overall job search
• Enter employment records in Salesforce for intern conversions
Learning Community Member
• Serve as a coach for a small number of students
• Participate in and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous work in student affairs, first-year orientation, college guidance counseling, residence life, multiculturalism/diversity or related higher education roles
• Extensive work with Year Up's target population in high stakes environments with clear performance outcome measures
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to administrate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritizing and delegating as needed
• Interest in working a fast-paced, dynamic, complex start-up and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Coaching ability and high comfort level in having one-on-one coaching conversations with staff and students alike
• Sense of vision, prudence, and purpose using collaborative/servant leadership style to direct the overall vision of team
• Proven ability to make good, proactive decisions in potentially emotionally charged situations and/or in the absence of complete clarity; comfortable taking risks
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with others across the organization
• Sound judgment, maturity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent oral and written communication skills A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Salary Range: $45,900 - $65,900
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point Show more details...
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OVERVIEW:
The Information Technology Instructor will report to the Associate Director of Academics and will teach the basics of computer applications and computer network support from an existing but evolving curriculum. Emphasis in the classroom is on the students learning from each other and through their own curiosity. The foundation of Year Up's business model is high expectations and high... support. Instructors spend much of their time guiding
OVERVIEW:
The Information Technology Instructor will report to the Associate Director of Academics and will teach the basics of computer applications and computer network support from an existing but evolving curriculum. Emphasis in the classroom is on the students learning from each other and through their own curiosity. The foundation of Year Up's business model is high expectations and high... support. Instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping them to build confidence, and advising them on choices that will help them reach their goals. The Information Technology Instructor is also a key member of the local academic team, and may be expected to take on additional projects at the request of the Associate Director of Academics.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring a passion for education, strong classroom experience, and a depth of diverse knowledge of technology, and its application in the corporate workplace. You're someone who finds satisfaction in developing and delivering creative, interactive lessons, and serving as an advisor and coach to our young adults.
The Information Technology Instructor will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
We understand that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications below. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
• Instruct Information Technology courses of approximately 30-50 students daily, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses, and includes computer application, hardware and networking
• Produce and instruct high quality, student driven and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up contract and behavior modification model
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Information Technology curriculum
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up's performance
• Ensure that students' communications abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and University partners
• Take on additional academic projects as needed
Academic Team/Learning Community Member
• Attend and participate in ongoing curriculum planning meetings with Academic team
• Attend and participate in weekly Academic Team Meetings and periodic Professional Development workshops and trainings
• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) required, Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field plus relevant industry standard certification: A+, MCSE etc. acceptable
• Master's Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience as an educator, additional experience as an industry/corporate training a plus
• 1+ years' experience teaching or working with urban youth preferred
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands on, interactive learning environment
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong team work skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team Moderate degree of technical literacy required; strong technical literacy a plus
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
• Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred
• Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect) preferred
• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
NYC Salary Range: $56,400 - $65,800
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
The Information Technology Instructor will report to the Associate Director of Academics and will teach the basics of computer applications and computer network support from an existing but evolving curriculum. Emphasis in the classroom is on the students learning from each other and through their own curiosity. The foundation of Year Up's business model is high expectations and high... support. Instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping them to build confidence, and advising them on choices that will help them reach their goals. The Information Technology Instructor is also a key member of the local academic team, and may be expected to take on additional projects at the request of the Associate Director of Academics.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring a passion for education, strong classroom experience, and a depth of diverse knowledge of technology, and its application in the corporate workplace. You're someone who finds satisfaction in developing and delivering creative, interactive lessons, and serving as an advisor and coach to our young adults.
The Information Technology Instructor will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.
We understand that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications below. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
• Instruct Information Technology courses of approximately 30-50 students daily, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses, and includes computer application, hardware and networking
• Produce and instruct high quality, student driven and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up contract and behavior modification model
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Information Technology curriculum
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up's performance
• Ensure that students' communications abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and University partners
• Take on additional academic projects as needed
Academic Team/Learning Community Member
• Attend and participate in ongoing curriculum planning meetings with Academic team
• Attend and participate in weekly Academic Team Meetings and periodic Professional Development workshops and trainings
• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) required, Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field plus relevant industry standard certification: A+, MCSE etc. acceptable
• Master's Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience as an educator, additional experience as an industry/corporate training a plus
• 1+ years' experience teaching or working with urban youth preferred
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands on, interactive learning environment
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong team work skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team Moderate degree of technical literacy required; strong technical literacy a plus
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
• Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred
• Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect) preferred
• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
NYC Salary Range: $56,400 - $65,800
#LI-Hybrid
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• * This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls Show more details...
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