College Readiness Manager - North San Joaquin Valley - (Fresno) in Fresno, California For Sale

The Role : At the Wonderful Company, we take an active role where we live and work in California's Central Valley by developing our communities, building world-class health and wellness systems for our employees, and providing education for our youth. Wonderful Education's core purpose is to provide the youth in Northern San Joaquin Valley communities with experiences and opportunities that lead them to a promising future. Our youth are a critical component and the perfect intersection of these three efforts because we don't believe in just today, but in building sustainable programs that will last tomorrow and evolve to become systemic over time -- and this future, this tomorrow, is where our youth can act as change agents to continue the work we have started. Wonderful Education's College Readiness program is designed to provide students access to and prepare them for success in college. We are seeking a Program Manager for College Readiness who will manage and oversee college advisement and intervention with employees' children in high school. Major responsibilities include providing academic support and college application assistance, managing and tracking student performance, coordinating college-themed events, and managing multiple complex projects. The ideal candidate has a passion for education and working tirelessly with students side-by-side in a fast-paced environment to help get into and through college. This position is based out of Fresno, CA area with up to 40% travel within the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Here's what you'll do: * Collect quarterly academic data for a 9th -12th grade caseload of approximately 80 students and monitor student progress towards high school completion and college admission. * Partner with the Director of College Readiness to create and maintain a data dashboard of program participation and student progress toward college goals. Evaluate effectiveness of service offerings and continuously make improvements to the program. * Serve as a coach, mentor and support to 12th grade students through rigorous and comprehensive college search, match, application, and decision-making processes. * Coordinate logistics, execution and on-site support for college readiness activities such as homework labs, tutoring sessions, test prep courses, student education plans, FAFSA sessions, college application sessions, home visits, parent workshops and informational meetings. Plan and execute special college readiness events such as college visits, college camps, and conferences. Compile notes/documentation and manage attendance for all college readiness activities. * Assist in the coordination and execution of 9th-12th grade summer camps. * Educate parents on graduation and college entrance requirements and partner with them to ensure effective support of their children enrolled in the College Readiness program. * Develop a working relationship with school leaders and community partners to ensure academic support and success of students. * Assist scholars with understanding availability of and applying for financial aid and college scholarships. * Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Build strong and sustainable partnerships with all school-based stakeholders. * Support the professional development of other Student Advancement Coordinators. * Manage a work schedule from Monday -- Thursday 11AM- 7:30PM, Friday 9AM-5:30PM, and on average one weekend per month. Here's what you'll bring to the table: * Bachelor's degree required. * Graduate degree in education and/or counseling strongly preferred. * A minimum of three years of full time experience working with youth. * Experience working in low-income, Latino (ideally rural/agricultural) communities. * California driver's license. * Fluency in Spanish (preferred). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Successful candidates will have at least three years of professional experience and will also possess: * Strong knowledge of college entrance requirements and the college application process. * Knowledge and intervention skills for working with "high-risk" students and a vision for how to serve historically under-represented students on their path to get to and through college. * Ability to provide tutoring in reading, writing and math to students experiencing difficulties in subject areas. * Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. * Strong, communication and inter-personal skills. * Excellent project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to gather and analyze data, compile information, create charts and tables, and develop concise reports. * Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint, Google Docs. Ability to: * Build strong rapport with youth and their parents. * Work independently and in teams. * Inspire and motivate students to change academic behaviors towards academic success. * Work with students toward the goal of increasing student achievement and progress. * Work in a fast pace environment, adapt to change, and respond favorably to feedback. * Professional presentation and oral communication skills. * Work tirelessly on behalf of students in South San Joaquin Valley communities, to take initiative, display a strong work ethic, pay attention to detail, continue to grow as a professional, operate resourcefully, and support colleagues. Perks: * Competitive benefits packing including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, 401k. * Subsidized gym membership. * Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice. * Work life balance. Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $4 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 7,300 employees worldwide are dedicated to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, almonds, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America's No. 1 tree nut brand and one of the top-selling salty snacks; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America's No. 1 premium bottled water brand; Teleflora is the No. 1 floral delivery service through local florists; and JUSTIN Wine produces California's top-selling luxury Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $100 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, nearly $50 million in charitable giving and education initiatives in xxxx alone, $30 million toward the construction of a new charter school campus in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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