Job Title: Program Manager
Department: Corporate Work Study Program Reports to: Director, CWSP
Classification: Exempt Schedule: Year-round
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a Jesuit, college-preparatory, co-educational school for grades 9-12, seeks a full-time Program Manager, Student Training Lead. A critical function of the Program Manager is to strengthen student workforce readiness, with the purpose to better prepare our students for success in the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) and in the 21st century knowledge-based workforce. As a member of the CWSP team, this position will interact with students, school faculty/staff, and business leaders to execute the transformative CWSP model alongside Corporate Work Study staff. Teaching students’ job skills, managing the relationships between the school and its business partners, and assisting in the coordination and operations of the overall program are the primary duties of this role.
The Program Manager will be a key contributor to the development and execution of Cristo Rey’s strategic plan for the CWSP, coordinating activities that align CWSP training with employer needs, positioning students to add continued value to partner organizations and positioning CWSP as a talent pipeline for Chicago companies.
The Program Manager will have a chance to build on established fundamentals while creating new programs. At its core, the CWSP is an entrepreneurial effort that demands constant refinement and innovation. The program is both a service business and an educational endeavor. The Program Manager will help in continuing the success of this venture, preparing our students as they are introduced to the corporate work world, and building relationships with professionals at our corporate partner sites.
The ideal candidate will have teaching/curriculum development experience, excellent communication, and people skills, coupled with a strong organizational aptitude.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
First Year Business Institute Curriculum
- Support the SY20-21 planning and execution of First Year Business Institute, a year-long mandatory professional skills class for incoming freshmen; develop and/or optimize curriculum, including the creation and revision of unit and lesson plans.
- The remainder of this year’s First Year Business Institute class will be focused on Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Support the strategic development and refinement of First Year Business Institute 2.0 to be launched in SY21-22.
- Evaluate curriculum annually to determine the need to modify and elevate the program to meet corporate partner demands.
- Propose and execute a plan to summarize students’ learning and skills acquired upon completion of course.
Ongoing Professional Development of 10th-12th Graders
- Develop lesson plans and deliver workforce skill curriculum to 10th-12th graders, including content on career exploration, resume writing, LinkedIn profile development and interview skills.
- Teach, or co-teach, advanced Microsoft Excel classes aimed at preparing our students to pass the Microsoft Office Expert Specialist Certification exam.
- Develop lesson plans and deliver content for new workforce training classes for students, in accordance with CWSP strategy.
- Analyze student performance data to identify skill/knowledge gaps and determine the necessary training to build students’ job skills.
- Support the planning and execution of CWSP Orientation programming for new and returning student workers.
Student Placement and Job Coaching
- Assist in the formation of student teams and job assignments based on student and sponsor requests, student skills and personality assessments, sponsor job descriptions, and student’s previous performance to ensure successful jobsite placement.
- Coordinate the analysis of student performance reviews, timecard data, and feedback surveys.
- Meet with portfolio of students during advisory periods to understand CWSP experience and provide job coaching.
- Assist in guiding students through the re-employment process, as needed.
Account Management
- Serve as a primary contact for assigned portfolio of job sponsors—this includes making regular phone calls, e-mails, and office visits; updating databases; responding to evaluations.
- Serve as a point person for students and sponsors regarding make-up days and holiday workdays, overseeing the collection of forms and recording of data associated with these days.
- Identify and resolve issues with students and corporate sponsors in a timely manner by engaging staff and leveraging all resources available to the school and work program.
Other Duties
- Address and enforce all school policies with an emphasis on discipline, dress code, and attendance.
- Manage morning check-in: daily dress code and attendance checks, daily announcements, and bus dismissal.
- Assist with the creation, coordination, and implementation of student recognition strategies.
- Transportation: assist with morning/afternoon transportation as needed; drive routes/sponsor luncheon routes/pick up students at work as needed in school vehicles.
- Organize and attend parent/teacher/administrator conferences as needed.
- Perform other CWSP duties as assigned by the Director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college, advanced degree preferred
- At least 3-5 years of experience working in education or a related field; experience in the classroom or with curriculum formation strongly preferred
- Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Cristo Rey, and willingness to participate in adult faith formation
- Spanish language proficiency preferred
- Knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Excel and Outlook
- Strong strategic aptitude, innovative mindset and thorough in managing tasks
- Valid Driver’s License
Start Date: Immediate
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@cristorey.net
