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The Education Project Program Manager oversees and coordinates programs, provides day-to-day support and training to the program staff, assists the Director of Education in implementing MDC's vision of quality of services and high impact for students through workshops, mentorships, graduation completion, post-secondary education advising, ongoing data-driven decision making and cross department collaboration. It also oversees the program and program staff using knowledge of pertinent Federal, OMB, TRIO regulations, MDC personnel policies and bargaining unit agreement. This is a project-specific position that will end December 31, 2019.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day operations of the designated Education program, staff and studentsCoordinate programming including schedules, staffing, field trips and other logistical needsReview plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing desired results, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of the programMonitor and establish performance goals, standards and other indicators of success on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Prepare and develop specialized reports and design methods of collecting data. Adjusts outputs to improve outcomes if not meeting targetsDevelop training for students and staffEnsure compliance with program contracts and budgets targetsDevelop community partnerships and attend community meetings and other events as assignedImplement communication and outreach strategiesAssist with grant writing and research for government and outreach strategiesPrepare and analyze reports for management and others, as requiredAssist in budget oversightTroubleshoot staff questions/inquiries regarding day to day operationsOversee administrative tasks including but not limited to federal data entry, document creation, program mailers, etc.Prepare, analyze and submit data reports for funders, agency and otherPrepare and analyze APR for final submissionProvide Ed Advisor coverage and back up as neededOther duties as assigned and delegated by Program DirectorMinimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Education, Administration, or Student Personnel Administration, or Counseling/Career Guidance or related fieldThree (3) years of supervisory and administration experienceThree (3) years of successful experience teaching, counseling and academically advising middle and high school students from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds or persons traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary educational institutionsKnowledge of performance management and demonstrated expertise in team developmentThree (3) years of experience working closely with low income individuals or families in eligibility workProven knowledge in public education, post-secondary education and dataKnowledge of socio-economic conditions of the target area barriers students face in achieving a post-secondary education. Familiarity with higher educations, admissions and financial aid processes.Ability to work collaboratively with businesses, schools, parents and community organizationsExperience with program implementationMust be willing to travel regionally to attend seminars, meetings, and conferencesThe incumbent must pass a national criminal background check, which will include fingerprinting and meet all regulated health requirementsThe incumbent must have reliable personal transportation and a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to employmentMDC is a dynamic non-profit known for using best practices and finding solutions for vulnerable people. MDC offers a range of job opportunities for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, demonstrate personal and professional integrity, and optimize human potential and inclusion. Through an integrated approach of empowering individuals to make their own choices, MDC fulfills our mission of promoting self-sufficiency and removing individuals and families from poverty. by Jobble

The Education Project Program Manager oversees and coordinates programs, provides day-to-day support and training to the program staff, assists the Director of Education in implementing MDC's vision of quality of services and high impact for students through workshops, mentorships, graduation completion, post-secondary education advising, ongoing data-driven decision making and cross department collaboration. It also oversees the program and program staff using knowledge of pertinent Federal, OMB, TRIO regulations, MDC personnel policies and bargaining unit agreement. This is a project-specific position that will end December 31, 2019.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day operations of the designated Education program, staff and studentsCoordinate programming including schedules, staffing, field trips and other logistical needsReview plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing desired results, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of the programMonitor and establish performance goals, standards and other indicators of success on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Prepare and develop specialized reports and design methods of collecting data. Adjusts outputs to improve outcomes if not meeting targetsDevelop training for students and staffEnsure compliance with program contracts and budgets targetsDevelop community partnerships and attend community meetings and other events as assignedImplement communication and outreach strategiesAssist with grant writing and research for government and outreach strategiesPrepare and analyze reports for management and others, as requiredAssist in budget oversightTroubleshoot staff questions/inquiries regarding day to day operationsOversee administrative tasks including but not limited to federal data entry, document creation, program mailers, etc.Prepare, analyze and submit data reports for funders, agency and otherPrepare and analyze APR for final submissionProvide Ed Advisor coverage and back up as neededOther duties as assigned and delegated by Program DirectorMinimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Education, Administration, or Student Personnel Administration, or Counseling/Career Guidance or related fieldThree (3) years of supervisory and administration experienceThree (3) years of successful experience teaching, counseling and academically advising middle and high school students from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds or persons traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary educational institutionsKnowledge of performance management and demonstrated expertise in team developmentThree (3) years of experience working closely with low income individuals or families in eligibility workProven knowledge in public education, post-secondary education and dataKnowledge of socio-economic conditions of the target area barriers students face in achieving a post-secondary education. Familiarity with higher educations, admissions and financial aid processes.Ability to work collaboratively with businesses, schools, parents and community organizationsExperience with program implementationMust be willing to travel regionally to attend seminars, meetings, and conferencesThe incumbent must pass a national criminal background check, which will include fingerprinting and meet all regulated health requirementsThe incumbent must have reliable personal transportation and a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to employmentMDC is a dynamic non-profit known for using best practices and finding solutions for vulnerable people. MDC offers a range of job opportunities for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, demonstrate personal and professional integrity, and optimize human potential and inclusion. Through an integrated approach of empowering individuals to make their own choices, MDC fulfills our mission of promoting self-sufficiency and removing individuals and families from poverty.

Are you passionate about social entrepreneurship, leadership development, and making an impact with your work? Do you aspire to help others reach their goals, learn more about themselves, and find ways to meaningfully engage with social and environmental challenges? Do you enjoy travel and want to join a fun, largely virtual, small, and flexible team with a startup feel? Then Emzingo|U may have the right new role for you. Emzingo|U is on the lookout for a new Academic Partnerships & Program Manager to be based in North America with significant travel. This exciting new role will support existing academic partnerships by broadening and deepening collaborations with these universities and drive growth for Emzingo|U through new partnerships with universities in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, this role includes serving as a program manager to many of Emzingo|U's international programs. This role is designed for someone who loves to travel and doesn't mind being away for long periods of time. Throughout the year, you will travel to learn about and support programs in South Africa, Peru, Spain, New York, Brazil, and/or Amsterdam. We expect this person to travel significantly, anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks at a time, between February - July to support Impact Learning Treks and international Summer Fellowship programs. Find a list and summary of all of our programs here: EmzingoU Leadership and Social Impact Programs. We are looking for someone who loves working with people and is passionate about leadership development, social impact, and working to solve challenging social and environmental problems. As a certified B-Corp and values-based social enterprise, we believe strongly in our mission to inspire, prepare, and connect the next generation of responsible leaders. Find out more about Emzingo|U and this exciting new role below. About Us: EmzingoU is the Academic side of Emzingo, a certified B-Corp working with students, faculty, and staff from universities around the world to inspire responsible leadership, support incredible organizations focused on creating a positive social and environmental impact, and making the international student experience more meaningful. We envision a world in which future leaders and organizations are committed to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and financial success.Emzingo|U partners with top universities to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences centered around global social impact and leadership development. Our award winning programs have been recognized as one of the most promising educational approaches to social entrepreneurship by Ashoka U and we were recently selected as an honoree for the B Corp Best for the World 2018. Duties and Responsibilities: Business Development - North America:Support Emzingo's leadership team to support existing partnerships with American and Canadian universities. These activities range from email and call follow-up, to reviewing or generating proposals, and researching potential new ways to collaborate with our existing university clientsResearch, contact, and build relationships with universities in North AmericaHelp develop, refine, and improve Emzingo|U materials to market and sell programsProgram Management and Support - Multiple locationsAssist Emzingo|U's Country and Program Managers in various international locations to prepare and lead undergraduate and graduate Fellowships and Impact Learning TreksActivities include:Coordination of logistics, cultural activities, and site visitsSupport related to social and environment impact projects that student participants will completeSupport students to help them maximize their experiences and navigate the challenges of work in social/environmental impactPotential to support and assist with project development and team buildingPotential to contribute to design and facilitation of leadership and social impact workshops When: Target start date of September 16th, 2019 Where: We are essentially a virtual team so there is a certain level of flexibility in location. Emzingo|U's preference is for this person to be based in the U.S., Montreal, or Toronto. They will travel often during our high program seasons between February - July with some travel August - January. Emzingo|U's estimates between 12-16 weeks of travel annually. Qualifications:Core skills and experienceCapable, compassionate, and hardworking manager with 1-5 years work experience Business development, Sales, or Partnership Development experienceTrack record of building and maintaining relationships Comfort with leading workshops, being in front of large groups, and public speakingDemonstrates strategic thinking and creative problem solvingProactive, well-organized, and thoughtful plannerPersonable with excellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work across cultures with empathy and opennessSelf starter with ability to manage your own time and responsibilities in a virtual environmentMust have the right to work in the United States or Canada (depending on job location). Mindsets:A passion for social impact work and assisting organizations tackle social and environmental challengesDesire to promote responsible leadership and personal growth and development Committed and excited by our company values and ethosEmbraces a growth mindset. Eagerness to develop new skills in a challenging environment Additional considerations:Spanish is a plusBachelor's degree is a plusExperience in academia or living/working/studying abroad is a plus Working Conditions:With team members and programs across 7 countries and 4 continents, Emzingo|U has an amazing and largely virtual team. Most of our team calls are virtual and cross many time zones. When traveling you will have long days, but between programs there is time to rest and recharge. We believe in very flexible work policies, a minimum of 5 weeks vacation, significant influence in your work hours, respect for work/life balance and family commitments. Physical Requirements:Ability to spend long days on your feet and move around for long periods of time. Some heavy lifting may be required to move chairs, tables, etc to facilitate the right physical environment for workshops and trainings. Compensation & Benefits: $40,000 USD per annum Healthcare stipend (if otherwise not covered)Minimum of 5 weeks of vacation plus Federal holidays in country of residenceFlexible work hours and schedule as long as you're getting your job done and done wellParental leave: 12 weeks paid leave for birth mothers and up to 6 weeks for non-birth mother parental leaveAbility to visit and immerse yourself in international locationsAnnual company retreat, typically in Europe Cool, fun team and lots of travel, travel, travel APPLICATION PROCESS:Send the following three components to by August 1, 2019You will be notified if you will be asked to interview by August 7, 2019The evaluation process will take place between August 12 - 23, 2019We hope to have the right candidate as soon as possible with a target start date of September 16, 2019Our goal is to have this candidate on-boarded ahead of our annual company retreat in Europe in early October Essay Questions: In a separate document, answer these 3 items: Why do you want to work for Emzingo|U? (Max. 250 words)Describe Emzingo|U as you understand it (Max. 150 words)Which of our company values resonates most with you and why (Max. 250 words) Resume: Please do NOT include a photo if you are used to submitting a CV Writing Sample: Submit a 1-3 page professional writing sample. Examples include blog posts, articles, briefing, university paper, etc. Emzingo|U is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to support the principles of the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer Commission. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.