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Position Title: Assistant Program Director
Department: College Advising/ Leadership & Scholarship/ Peer Network
Reports to: Director of College Advising and Director of Leadership & Scholarship
Status: Full-time
Location: Denver, Colorado
Mission
Opening doors to higher education for Colorado students throughout their post-secondary journey through graduation. Building community while enriching the lives of families, fellow students, and those who follow.
The Ambassador Foundation welcomes students 15 years and older from traditionally under-represented populations who seek advice and assistance with all aspects of the college application process, leadership development, and graduation. We include refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and asylees, students from multicultural homes, first-generation, and multi-language speakers.
Personal Characteristics
This position requires a person who has a positive attitude, a commitment to the community we serve and a belief in our values and mission. They must have initiative and be committed to building trust and collaboration with staff, students, and their families. They are an individual who appreciates the energy and perseverance of our students and shares their enthusiasm. We value a sense of humor, self-awareness, pride in their work, and an individual who enjoys working on a team.
Program Descriptions
Overview of College Advising
We work with students on their college journey. Our students have come from 49 high schools here in Colorado and 41 countries. We meet students where they are and guide them through each step of the college application process all the way to graduation. We pay special attention to students during Summer Melt, a time when statistically many students drop out. We help them stay in school when appropriate and possible. We support students throughout the years, individually, and in groups through our College Advising Team.
When other services are needed for students in the College Advising Program, we connect them and their families with education groups and schools, social workers, school counselors and advisors, employers, attorneys and other appropriate support people and organizations.
We also hope to work with our students as they volunteer in our program and with other opportunities and with the added goal of employing students who are interested in our work.
Overview Leadership & Scholarship Program I
We offer an intensive month-long college prep program in June for rising high school seniors to prepare them for the fall, by completing most of the application tasks before they start the fall semester of their senior year. We help students research and tour schools, fill out applications, write essays for colleges and scholarships, complete the FAFSA form, review acceptances, secure the best possible financial aid support, write resumes, practice interviewing, make final decisions and successfully enroll, attend, be involved, graduate and find a meaningful career.
Overview of the Leadership & Scholarship Program II
An 11-week program covering a variety of topics including the development of effective leadership skills, public speaking and communication skills, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and the ability to utilize one’s individual personality traits to be a more effective leader. High school students who fit The Ambassador Foundation criteria and have completed the Summer Program for Seniors are eligible to take part in the Leadership and Scholarship Program (L&S).
Students that successfully complete the program will receive a $3000 scholarship and will be eligible to apply for 1 full-ride needs-based scholarship and 2 $2500 runner-up awards to a Colorado university through The Denver Foundation.
Overview of Peer Network
We provide a space for students to work with one another and become leaders through networking, community bonding and peer support as well as provide students with leadership opportunities and experience.
The focus is on developing a student-run organization and The Ambassador Program staff will provide support and coordination. The Student Leaders will organize activities and meetings with the students on their respective campuses. A mentor/mentee program is being developed. Larger events with participants from all the campuses will be planned. The Peer Network will also plan some workshops throughout the year.
Responsibilities for Assistant Program Director Position
- Meet weekly with the Program Directors of College Advising, The Leadership and Scholarship (L&S) Program and the Peer Network.
- Create and manage the lists, emails, and group texts for all programs.
- Assist Directors of all programs in planning larger community events.
- Attend and support Leadership & Scholarship I & II classes.
- Work one-on-one and in small groups with students, their families, schools, colleges, universities, technical colleges, immigrant/refugee services, organizations, and other support organizations in Colorado for all programs.
- Be available to work nights and weekends as necessary.
- Maintain knowledge of post-secondary educational opportunities in Colorado and other states/countries. Facilitate effective referrals to other educational institutions for all programs.
- Create opportunities for students to meet individuals who will expand their peer and professional networks for all programs.
- Create promotional and educational flyers or posters and social media posts for the purposes of recruiting, advertising, and sharing information related to the mission of The Ambassador Foundation for all programs.
- Assist in providing documentation per organization guidelines of all services as mandated by funders, including monthly reports, update database regarding case management, post-secondary enrollment, demographics, and other key data for all programs.
- Document and report monthly expenses for all programs.
- Communicate with campus cohort leaders for implementation and accountability for the Peer Network Program, and set up a record-keeping system.
- Facilitate and attend all Peer Network leader’s meetings and periodically attend cohort meetings on campus.
- Attend and participate in the L & S Program I & II workshops and provide tech support with Google classroom.
- Help develop and implement a mentor/mentee program for each campus cohort.
- Provide college support and assistance to and through graduation including scholarships, grants and FAFSA for College Advising program.
- Perform other duties and tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- B.A. Required. Experience working in a professional setting.
- Preferred: 3+ years of experience working with youth, ages 15+.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and knowledge with the ability and desire to work with people from a broad range of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, extensive documentation skills, and organized.
- Skilled at crisis management, problem solving, decision making, and mediation.
- Skilled at both teaching and supporting students individually and in groups.
- Maintains punctuality for work, appointments, and report dates.
- Experience working in a team setting and ability to communicate clearly with other staff members.
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of The Ambassador Foundation.
- Required computer skills: Google Suite, Canva and other programs as needed.
- Colorado Bureau of Investigations background check and clean DMV record.
- Commitment to long-term employment in a non-profit organization
Other Requirements
● Must have a car, must have a driver’s license and good driving record.
● Able to work at The Ambassador Foundation Office and other sites as needed.
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits
● Salary range is 45-60k depending on experience.
● This is a full-time position, scheduled at 40-hours per week.
● Compensation is dependent on experience. Benefits include employer compensation for medical, dental and vision insurance, 10 days of paid vacation time and PTO, 12 paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements as needed.
To Apply:
Please submit by email: (1) a cover letter, and (2) a résumé to The Ambassador Foundation. mfinch@theambassadorfoundation.org
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Position will remain open until filled.
The Ambassador Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.