Pre-College Programs Assistant Director

Role Overview

• Oversee daily team operations to ensure all programming aligns with project objectives
• Lead team meetings as needed
• Assist with expense tracking and budget monitoring in coordination with the Program Director
• Support completion of the Annual Progress Report by ensuring accurate data entry and verification
• Ensure programming, publications, and part-time staff reflect positively on the organization
• Maintain clean and accurate data in the student database and support all required grant recordkeeping
• Produce program reports as needed
• Maintain accurate participant records
• Complete expense requests and track time and effort
• Train and supervise part-time College Access Advisors and Office Assistants
• Provide daily oversight of the After School Program to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Lead planning for field trips to colleges, universities, cultural locations, and hands-on STEM activities
• Support successful postsecondary matriculation by assisting students individually with FAFSA, college applications, and scholarship applications
• Direct and coordinate student recruitment efforts at target schools
• Review student applications and recommend selections to the Project Director
• Ensure program evaluation data is collected for field trips, events, and other program services
• Assist with annual planning for both Summer and Academic Year programming

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field
• Three years of experience working with disadvantaged youth in educational settings
• Proficient knowledge of college-entry processes, including FAFSA, scholarship essay writing, and degree planning
• Strong ability to manage details, plan and execute program events, and oversee complex tasks
• High proficiency in technology, including social media

Benefits

• Opportunity Resource Services is committed to a policy of providing employment opportunities to all qualified people regardless of economic or social status
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities