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What do you do all day? National Math + Science Initiative seeks a highly organized individual willing to join our team as one of our Program Managers directly responsible for the management and strategic partnership with a cohort of districts and schools in our NMSI program.  The Program Manager ensures the high-quality implementation and sustainment of programming in the districts we serve by becoming strategic partners of school and district leaders who organize and prepare their teachers and students towards advancement in AP programming and STEM education. To achieve our mission, the NMSI Program Management team grounds our goals, planning and day-to-day work in our Program Management vision, which emphasizes the empowerment of districts and schools through coaching. Through the coaching of school and district leaders, we aim to promote sustainable and equitable STEM cultures where all students have access to rigorous academics and opportunities. What are the details? The Program Manager will demonstrate a commitment to NMSI’s mission, effective leadership and influencing skills, and experience in partnership development and management; data analysis and exceptional communication, prioritization, and organizational skills are critical for success in this role.  The ability to speak compellingly about our mission and services and develop content knowledge in key organizational initiatives is also required. While work will vary day to day, there are typical job responsibilities in this role: External Relationship Management Cultivation and onboarding of new district and school partners Lead sustainment planning and continuation of services strategy with partners Collaborate with districts to develop high-impact strategies related to program sustainability that engage families, communities, and local stakeholders Identify and build relationships with community partners to enhance school support, understand the regional landscape and its impact on student achievement, and continue growth in the region Represent NMSI as the leader in providing STEM education and increased opportunity for student success for every school and every region we partner  Active Program Management of Current Partners Build strong relationships with school-based and district leaders Coach school-based and district leaders to utilize data to develop strong academic programs in their schools, choose best practices for instruction, hire and train teachers, and implement and facilitate NMSI programming through continued communication, goal-setting, and clear expectations Collaborate with schools and districts to develop strategic plans, set goals, and integrate best practices that lead to sustainable programming and long-term continuation of NMSI strategies Draft, review, and distribute school-based communication critical to the implementation of the NMSI program and tailored to individual partners Coordinate the collection and reporting of teacher and student engagement data for dissemination to school partners and general reporting purposes Facilitate analysis of student and teacher performance data in each content area to identify areas for targeted intervention and best practice sharing Internal Collaboration Partner with NMSI regional teams, School Support Teams, and the greater Program Management Team to help ensure the districts and schools we serve receive the best possible service and support Collaborate across all NMSI teams to help achieve organizational goals Other duties as assigned.  What are we looking for? Experience & Education – Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required; minimum three years of experience working with school districts to coach teachers and leaders, develop strategy, provide support services, and implement programming. Managing Complexity – As NMSI transitions our programming to focus more on district engagement, your ability to navigate uncertainty and help transition the Program Manager role from current to future state. Skilled Communicator – You have excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, and the ability to authentically listen to, and connect with, diverse constituencies; present effectively to groups of varying sizes. Strategic Mindset – You’re a critical thinking who analyzes data effectively, sees ahead to future possibilities, and translates them into breakthrough strategies and you make good data-driven decisions. Collaboration – You build trust, communicate openly and develop partnerships inside and outside the organization to maximize our shared knowledge and bring greater value to our mission. Entrepreneurial – You live for the hustle that’s required to meet ambitious goals with an appetite for collaboration. Organized & Productive – You’re a master at project planning and managing multiple priorities and you do not let distractions or complexity prevent you from meeting goals. You are highly organized with extreme attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment. Reliable Transportation – You have access to reliable transportation to visit schools, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.  What else do we value? Accountability - Delivering on commitments made to our stakeholders, transparency about progress and outcomes, and ownership of responsibility for the decisions we make.  Equity - Access and opportunity for all students to succeed, regardless of zip code. Learning - Fostering dynamic learning environments for students and teachers and using internal and external feedback to continuously improve the quality of our work. Advocacy - Cultivation of strong, strategic relationships that expand our reach and influence and ensure continued positive student outcomes in the communities we serve. Want to learn more? The National Math and Science Initiative is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in today’s classrooms and ensuring that all students have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the global economy of the 21st century. Founded in 2007, NMSI began by dramatically improving student participation and success in rigorous Advanced Placement math, science and English courses in 85 courses across seven states. Today, NMSI has scaled its proven program to serve more than 1.5 million students, 50,000 teachers, 1,000 high schools and 45 universities across 40 states, and is having a demonstrable and lasting impact on student outcomes. NMSI Next , our five-year strategic plan, deepens our commitment to transform our current programs. In doing so, we will also launch a bold approach to partnering with school systems that drives outcomes not only at the student and school system levels, but also at the regional and national levels. NMSI Next is anchored on the concept that the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts and that our teamwork and program work go hand in hand.  Additionally, we believe that our impact at the school system, regional, and national levels will reinforce itself to ensure population-level outcomes.  We believe STEM education is the greatest lever to accessing opportunity and is unmatched in unlocking student potential. Specifically, NMSI Next will implement the following strategic levers so that all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners, pursue their passions and tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Catalyze bold thinking and enduring solutions for all students nationally Collaborate with regional stakeholders to drive sustainable changes Provide school systems a world-class K-12 solution set Build a strong, sustainable, and nimble organization positioning us to deliver exponential impact The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.   Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.    

City Year Columbus is seeking a Learning and Evaluation Director, who is responsible for developing and implementing trainings for AmeriCorps members and overseeing data evaluation efforts. Reporting to the Managing Director of Impact, the Learning and Evaluation Director will develop trainings specific to the City Year Columbus community. The Learning and Evaluation Director will create differentiated instruction for AmeriCorps members with varied qualifications. This individual will work closely with the Impact staff to train AmeriCorps members and ensure they are providing high quality service. Also, this individual is responsible for creating processes to capture, track and analyze data for internal and external audiences Job Description The Learning and Development Director oversees service delivery trainings for AmeriCorps while managing all data evaluation efforts. Corps Member Development Execute all training for AmeriCorps members, including events such as Pre-Service Training (3 weeks in July-August), a Mid-Year Summit (January) and on-going trainings year-round (weekly - September, 2 days per month – October-May). Work with the Impact staff to develop a comprehensive learning and development program for AmeriCorps members that varies for high school and college graduates. Provide targeted trainings to support AmeriCorps members in their implementation of whole school supports and individual student academic interventions. Work with Impact staff to identify training needs for AmeriCorps members and assess needs on an on-going basis. Coordinate Senior AmeriCorps Member leadership development training (July). Serve as site point for the Leadership After City (LACY) program. Includes Career Affinity Groups, a Mentoring program, plus other workshops designed to support the professional development of AmeriCorps Members. Utilize feedback gained in coaching sessions by Impact staff to improve supports and training for AmeriCorps members. Serve as site point and ensure the successful implementation of the Idealist Journey (a civic reflection program for AmeriCorps members) and Justice Talking. Analyzing and Evaluating Data Lead the site’s evaluation efforts, overseeing all evaluation tools and resources. Ensure all deadlines for data collection and analysis are met. Facilitate the data collection process at the individual schools and with the Columbus City School District. Coordinate the collection and analysis of all data required by stakeholders, including City Year, AmeriCorps, school district and funders. Distribute and collect start of year, mid-year, and end of year surveys to AmeriCorps members, teachers, principals and school liaisons. Analyze student-level data and various survey data to assess impact of specific programming. Manage and monitor cyschoolhouse (City Year’s internal online database), including data entry, as well as train and support staff and AmeriCorps members on its use. Create a data driven culture and decision-making environment that helps improve real-time service delivery and identify best practices. Serve as site evaluation point to our national Impact Team and participate in regular national conference calls with other site representatives. Use data strategically to help inform service delivery, learning, and development to ensure corps members are committed to student success and equipped to meet City Year standards as practitioners in schools. Program and Service Operations Assist with all AmeriCorps member operational aspects of the Impact department. Work with City Year Headquarters to share best practices in training and to continue to develop the Learning and Development program Coordinate training needs with City Year Columbus Impact Team to ensure efficient use of resources. Support and facilitate staff professional development and training opportunities in partnership with the Chief of Staff and Managing Director of Impact. Manage External Speakers and Develop Relationships Identify key people in the Columbus area who can support the Learning and Development program and provide high-quality learning and trainings to AmeriCorps members. Develop and manage external relationships with trainers across the Columbus area. Identify, screen, and secure all external and internal trainers. Participate in Organizational Initiatives Devote up to ten (10) days a year to corps member recruitment interviews. Attend and help mobilize your team(s) for whole site events like Opening Day, MLK Day, Annual Gala, Graduation, and other site-wide designated events. Participate in relevant network-wide meetings and calls providing insight, feedback, and collective problem-solving. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Candidates with a background in education or teaching preferred. City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus. Knowledge of educational systems and youth development. Training experience in the education, non-profit, or corporate sector. Ability to design interactive trainings with practical outcomes for adult learners Experience coaching young people and working with diverse populations. Commitment to and experience with community service, national service, and/or the development of young people as leaders. Thrives in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, diverse and fast-changing environment. Excellent written and oral skills, partnership-building, and event planning skills. Proven management capabilities, ability to work on a team, and attention to detail. Ability to analyze data to identify trends, cause-effect relationships and opportunities for improvement. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.