
About BEAM
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) creates pathways for students from low-income, low-access backgrounds to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists.
We provide BEAM students the same access to high-quality preparation in STEM as their more affluent peers, and we invest deeply in our students' success, with programming from middle school through college graduation focused on joyous, exciting, and rigorous mathematics, building vibrant communities, and supporting students in key life transitions such as college admissions and financial aid.
BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round, national program, serving 450+ students at six summer program sites and 600+ students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition, our BEAM National pilot program now reaches around 1000 elementary-aged students in seven different states, working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work. We've seen our students' successes first-hand, and it's backed by data: a quasi-experimental study found that students who attended our 7th grade summer program were 1.3X as likely to declare a STEM major as a matched comparison group.
ABOUT THE NEW YORK PROGRAM
BEAM New York serves students citywide, with concentrations of students in Central Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Upper Manhattan. The program serves up to 720 students in the BEAM Pathway Program who receive ongoing support during the school year, which includes individual academic advising, tutoring, and additional advanced math enrichment. The New York Program team includes 8 full-time staff, 110 seasonal employees.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Programs, New York is responsible for all programmatic, financial, and administrative aspects of BEAM’s New York-based program. Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer, this role is accountable for program implementation, oversight, and improvement, which includes collaborating with the other program departments (Summer Programs Management, College Success, Data & Operations, and Curriculum & Design) to lead initiatives at a local level that improve outcomes for program students and alumni.
The Director’s primary focus is aligning the local program with BEAM’s strategy and goals. This involves analyzing the program from a broad, high-level perspective while delegating day-to-day program activities to managers. A key job responsibility is to ensure that all of the New York program’s managers and staff are effectively working toward achieving program goals so that the program remains on schedule, on budget, and ultimately on an upward trajectory of growth and success.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Staff Management (40%)
Program Management and Compliance (35%)
Fundraising (15%)
Financial Oversight (10%)
QUALIFICATIONS
We understand that there are many paths to acquiring experience and therefore welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role who have demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Our process, as described below, has approximately four stages and we anticipate the process lasting about 4-6 weeks in total with someone starting in the role as soon as possible, although we are flexible with the specific date.
The initial step is to submit your application, including resumé and responses to a few short application questions, via our online portal. When your application is complete, we will follow up with next steps.
Next steps in our process will include a short 30-minute phone interview and/or sample projects so we can get to know you and you can show us your work. We believe in the importance of demonstrated ability and providing opportunities that allow candidates to demonstrate relevant skills for the role throughout our process. The final step of our process is a final interview with the team.
We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
SALARY, BENEFITS, AND OTHER DETAILS
The salary range for this position is $102,960 - $141,570. This is a good faith anticipated range of the job, but the actual pay will be based on any applicant’s skill and experience.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 10am to 6:00 pm (flexible)
BEAM provides a number of benefits including:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Beyond a commitment to nondiscrimination, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
BEAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), ethnicity, religion (including clothing or facial hair worn in accordance with the religious tenets), color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, gender (including actual or perceived sex, gender identity, and gender expression including a person’s actual or perceived gender-related self-image, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic, regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran, active military service member, or uniform service member, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, age (18 or older), predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, creed, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, unemployment status, salary history, credit history, an individual’s status as having a known relationship or association with a member or members of a protected category, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
All personnel decisions will be made in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and subject only to valid (job-related) requirements for employment, benefits, or promotional opportunities.