Director of Academic Programs (Lancaster)

Attollo Director of Programs, 11th Grade

About Attollo Prep: It is a fulfilling time to join the Attollo Prep team. Attollo has undergone a transformational change, going from serving a handful of 12th graders to annually working with over 400 11th and 12th grade scholars from ten school districts across Lancaster County! This has positioned us as the leading college access organization in Lancaster, with an alumni base of 1000+ who are attending or graduated from top colleges and universities across the country, including:

• Duke University
• Franklin & Marshall College
• Northeastern University
• University of Pennsylvania
• Princeton University
• Boston University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• University of Southern California

Role Overview: The Attollo 11th Grade Programs Coordinator will be instrumental in supporting the Chief Programs Officer (CPO) to create an enriching and engaging experience for all our scholars that promotes youth development, exposes scholars to colleges and careers, and sets them up for success after graduation. The mission? To build a pipeline of diverse leaders in Lancaster centered on academic achievement, self-empowerment, and social engagement.

11th Grade Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee the Attollo Recruit 6-week onboarding process and Spring Programming, including developing curriculum, communicating with school partners, parents, and students, and meeting regularly with leads
• Participate in and lead the Attollo Recruit 6-week onboarding process
• Support Spring Programming alongside CPO
• Support Summer Programming alongside CPO
• Support Planning of All College Tours (Fall Attollo Recruit College Tours & Summer National College Tours) alongside CPO
• Participate in the hiring process of Attollo Programming Interns/Support Personnel

General Program Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Monitor and approve program expenditures and maintain records pertaining to program activities
• Assist the Chief Programs Officer with their programmatic tasks and duties
• Purchase or approve equipment and supplies needed by the staff and program
• Check in with the program’s staff and support growth and program development through regular check-ins with Attollo Mentors and College Access Fellows
• Schedule program work, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program, and set priorities for managing the program
• Develop, manage, and report on qualitative and quantitative evaluation structures for programs
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners
• Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations (video conferencing, presentations, etc.)
• Keep all members of the team up-to-date with relevant project information
• Organize program materials in Attollo Drive
• Represent the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task-forces; promote existing and new programs and/or policies

Qualifications:

• College graduate, B.Ed. or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience working with high school students and/or college access programs
• Experience with the college application process
• Experience with program development
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to adapt to changing priorities
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent planning, organization, interpersonal, and communication (written/verbal) skills
• Experience working within the secondary and/or postsecondary education systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Google Suite, Canva (preferable)
• Reliable transportation

Additional Expectations:

• As part of our culture, we expect every team member to be a mentor to our scholars because it is essential for us to remember our purpose: serving scholars in their pursuit of academic achievement, social engagement, and self-empowerment.
• mornings required during the fall (Attollo Recruit Season)

Hours:

• Working hours vary seasonally
• Early mornings required during the fall (Attollo Recruit Season) + occasional evenings & weekends
• Occasional evenings & weekends required during the spring and summer
• Up to three weeks of travel during the summer to support college tours

Benefits:

• Salary: $50,000 - $65,000
• Full Benefits [Health, Dental, and Vision]
• Free Parking in Downtown Lancaster 24/7
• Federal Holidays Off
• 10 Days of Paid Time Off

To Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line [NAME]: Director of Programs, 11th Grade Application.