PROGRAM MANAGER
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Programs Manager is a central member of the Point Foundation Program team supporting the Program Director in administering each of Point Foundation’s scholarship and grant programs. Key responsibilities include the planning and execution of Point’s selections procedures for its Flagship, Community College, and BIPOC scholarship programs. The Program Manager serves as the primary contact between scholars and the organization and regularly communicates with scholars about organizational policies and scholarship requirements. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the creation and implementation of programmatic events and leadership trainings as needed.
Reports To: Program Director
Works with: Development and Finance Staff
Status: Full-Time Administrative Exempt
Work Location: Los Angeles
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Scholarship Selections
-In collaboration with the Program Director, participate in the planning and execution of annual scholar selections processes for Point’s Flagship, Community College, and BIPOC Scholarship Program
-Conduct annual application reader trainings including preparation of application reader documents
-Participate in meetings of Board of Directors Scholarship Subcommittee and serve as Secretary
Point Scholar Communications and Support
-Administer and/or oversee all communications with Scholars on behalf of the organization
-Manage scholar challenges or issues as they arise with input from Program Department and organizational leadership
-Oversee the Flagship Scholar Community Service requirements ensuring compliance and completion annually
-Manage Scholar compliance of Point’s Contract of Excellence and keep Senior Staff Team apprised non-compliance
-Collaborate with Program and Finance staff to create and update scholar related policies and procedures
-Recruit, train, and oversee a coach for each Community College Scholar, including facilitation of 4x
yearly check-ins
Internships
-Monitor the policies and procedures related to internships offered to Point Scholars
-Oversee the assessment of needs and interests of Point Scholars for possible internships
Other
-Work with Program team to develop and deliver effective tools measuring program success and impact
-Make and implement recommendations for scholarship program improvements
-Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred (or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience)
– At least 2 years Prior experience working with student populations, particularly LGBTQ student populations
-Strong computer proficiency – Windows/MS Office 365 OS and related applications preferred
-Work experience or familiarity related to the nonprofit sector (work and or volunteer)
-Prior experience with database management programs (ex: Raiser’s Edge, FileMaker, etc.)
-Prior experience with data collecting, reporting, measurement, and evaluation in support of program creation and/or refinement
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE A CANDIDATE COMPETITVE FOR THIS ROLE
-Strong interpersonal skills to virtually manage a group of students across the country
-Strong knowledge of, or connection to, the LGBTQ community, related issues, and helpful resources
-Familiarity and comfort with LGBTQ terminology and language used by LGBTQ students
-Excellent time, resource, and project management skills
-Advanced verbal and professional written communication abilities, including presentation skills
-Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential stakeholders and diverse groups
-Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills
-Enjoy group work and collaboration but also possess the ability to work independently
-Demonstrate integrity and strive for excellence
-Able to manage multiple projects and remain focused in the face of pressure, and deliver against timelines
-Strong emotional intelligence and an ability to partner with diverse leadership teams
-Able to maintain strict confidentiality
GENERAL
-Passionate about Point’s mission and able to promote and communicate the organization’s philosophy, mission, and values
-Flexibility of work schedule, as work obligations and other time-sensitive needs occasionally occur evenings/weekends
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary for this position is $54,080. Employee benefits include full medical insurance (health, vision, dental, life), flexible spending account, retirement plan, and generous vacation and sick schedules.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your cover letter and resume. Use your cover letter as an opportunity to let us know why you would like to join our team at Point Foundation. Only candidates that meet the required qualifications will be contacted. Due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to accept phone/email inquiries.
ABOUT POINT FOUNDATION
Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.
Point seeks to build community and springboard a new generation of LGBTQ leaders toward success. Point does this through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training, and is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.
Point’s work is vital because nearly one-third of LGBTQ students drop out of high school to escape the violence, harassment, and isolation they face there. As a result, many LGBTQ students say they are not planning to pursue opportunities for higher education.
Point Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to having the rich diversity of our community reflected in our workforce. It is the policy of Point Foundation to provide equal membership, employment, and service opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, membership in any labor organization, political ideology/affiliation, and; for employment only, height, weight, and record of arrest without conviction, disability of an otherwise qualified individual, or any other legally protected basis, to the fullest extent provided by applicable federal, state, and local law. This policy applies to employment, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the public.
Type: Full-time, Permanent.