Program Manager II / SPIN Fellows
SPIN Fellows Program Manager
Reports to: Executive Director of Education
Location: Renton, WA; hybrid schedule (Must live in Greater Seattle Area by date of hire)
Hours: This position has flexible hours depending on program need. Weekend and Evening work is sometimes required.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter, spoken word audio, collage or something else that helps introduce yourself and your interest to: hiring (at) stempaths (dot) org
The following are the currently required Saturday events through Summer, 2024:
Saturday, May 11
Saturday May 25th
Saturday June 8th
Saturday June 15th
Position Type: full time, non-exempt
Salary Range: $62,400 - 72,800
Benefits: 10 vacation days available immediately, 11 paid holidays, generous sick leave and a flexible, family-friendly schedule. There is an additional week-long closure from December 25th through January 1st. Subsidized health insurance and Simple IRA with employer match.
Start date: Open until filled; hope to start in April, 2024.
About STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN): Our mission is to close the opportunity gap for women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We nurture curiosity, ignite passion, and build confidence to make STEM approachable and accessible. SPIN’s long-term vision is that ethnicity and gender do not hinder anyone’s ability or capacity to pursue careers in STEM.
About SPIN Fellows: SPIN Fellows empowers students with the individualized support and resources they need in their eleventh and twelfth grade years of high school, building on the trusted relationships they have fostered with their fellow SPIN Girls*, mentors, coaches and SPIN staff members. SPIN Fellows provides the following currently:
Junior High School Year - Exploring career paths, narrowing down interests, exploring colleges, SATs/AP Exams, exploring scholarships, college application prep, life skills, internship placement and support.
Rising Senior Summer - Internships (outlined below), reflections and presentations to incoming SPIN Fellows cohort and peers.
Senior year - Completing college/post-secondary applications, securing available funding, increasing network/support/connections, continuing post-secondary life skills, graduation celebration, internship placement and support.
Summer after graduation - Internships, reflections and presentations to incoming SPIN Fellows cohort and peers.
Alumni: Continue to support and provide opportunities for community building and mentoring
*Including cis girls, trans youth, gender queer youth, gender non-conforming and/or non-binary youth who experience(d) girlhood as a part of their journey.
About the Position: Do you love working with teenagers? Are you a connector, a communicator and a trusted advisor? SPIN is hiring a Program Manager II to manage our SPIN Fellows (SF) program. The PM II will support Fellows’ goals and connect Fellows with relevant resources to support their individual goals. The PM II manages a team that includes a Program Coordinator and works closely with the staff of our SPIN Girls 6-10th grade program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Individualized Support (25%)
Conduct regular 1:1 check-ins with Junior Fellows in ongoing development of individual goals
Develop annual individual plans for Junior Fellows including social/emotional and independent living skills.
Program Scheduling (10%)
Collaborate with Program Coordinator (PC) to develop Junior, Senior, and All-Fellows schedules
Develop template for individual plans for each Fellow and share with PC
Lead the creation of Junior, Senior and All-Fellows meeting foci
Serve as lead contact with existing and developing partners
Instruction & Facilitation (20%)
Facilitate workshops for All Fellows meetings
Coordinate panels, outside speakers, and other external engagements
Lead the development of assessment tools across cohorts
Implement assessments for Junior Fellows
Take part in regular program quality reviews and improvements
Collect and report attendance for Junior Fellows and identify any challenges or issues
Prepare regular updates for families to be shared by the PC through newsletters and other communications
Supervision (15%)
Train and support PC and other staff and volunteers supporting the program
Communicate PD and support needs to EDs
Alignment and Recruitment (10%)
Connect regularly with SPIN Girls 6-10 staff and lead SF recruitment process
Collaborate with PC and EDs to maintain alumni network for students, families and mentors
Reporting and grant management (10%)
Understand and collect student data for SPIN
Understand and report data for funders
Review grants and contribute to program design as needed
Manage SPIN Fellows budget
Organizational integration (10%)
Attend weekly staff meetings
Commit to attending staff mandatory fun, meeting team hours, and contributing to strategic planning and organizational growth for SPIN
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with facilitation and instruction
Strong research, data, and program management skills.
Passion for and commitment to providing equitable education.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Outstanding problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Comfort with technology and openness to learning new software.
High level of flexibility and adaptability to meet changing work goals and demands.
Ability to travel to multiple program sites and support logistical deliveries.
Able to manage a high volume of work with efficiency
Entrepreneurial and resourceful
Strong sense of ownership and resilience
Trustworthiness and realness
Commitment to attentive, empathetic leadership
Proactive problem solving abilities
Flexibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Experience in a social service, higher education, counseling or other related field
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Experience working with low-income students, included but not limited to Title 1 schools, and a familiarity with the unique gifts and needs of this population.
Multilingual, specifically in Spanish or Somali.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The American with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in all parts of the employment process. You may request reasonable accommodations at any time. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A criminal history background check may be conducted on the final candidate prior to beginning employment. Those who supervise other staff, those who work with minors and/or other vulnerable populations either inside or outside of the organization, and those who have access to the organization’s funds will be asked to complete a background check. A criminal background will not automatically eliminate you from consideration.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SPIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. Assistance and/or reasonable accommodations during the application process are available to individuals upon request. To request assistance or accommodation, please contact info@stempaths.org