Earl Woods Scholar Program Job Opening: Program Manager, Career Development & Alumni Relations

Location: Anaheim, California
Status: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 – $65,000

The Earl Woods Scholar Program is an unparalleled network providing admissions counseling, financial assistance, dedicated mentors, specialized internships, career development and vital workshops. Receiving individualized support, our bright young scholars are succeeding at universities such as Georgetown, Morehouse, UCLA, Lehigh, NYU and Dartmouth. Under the supervision of the Earl Woods Scholar Program (EWSP) Director, this full-time position is responsible for the overall project management and development of the career development and alumni programs for TGR Foundation. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Earl Woods Scholar Program is an unparalleled network providing admissions counseling,
financial assistance, dedicated mentors, specialized internships, career development and vital
workshops. Receiving individualized support, our bright young scholars are succeeding at
universities such as Georgetown, Morehouse, UCLA, Lehigh, NYU and Dartmouth. Under the
supervision of the Earl Woods Scholar Program (EWSP) Director, this full-time position is responsible
for the overall project management and development of the career development and alumni
programs for TGR Foundation.

This position will work with college and career professionals, young people, mentors and the
community to provide support and guidance as scholars complete a post-secondary program
and enter the workforce. Other areas of responsibility include student retention, first-generation
student support, student and alumni services, collaboration and curriculum development. The
successful candidate will be forward thinking, strategic, entrepreneurial, highly collaborative and
skilled at establishing and maintaining rapport and positive relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees alumni relations, career development and planning process, and making the
  transition from school to career for scholars
• Design and implement a wide range of in-person and virtual instructional activities,
  materials, programs, services and strategies in classrooms, seminars and workshops to use
  with individuals as well as small and large groups
• Support data and case management collection and reporting
• Plans and coordinates in-person and virtual scholar/alumni events and webinars including
  evenings and Saturdays
• Generate summaries and reports following EWSP events through event and participant
  data
• Advise scholars and alumni through career coaching via appointments with individuals,
  online assistance and regularly scheduled workshops with groups; provide case
  management and communication to mentors
• Assist with career exploration, internship and job search needs, and distributes information
  on internships, summer employment and enrichment opportunities
• Develop a quarterly newsletter for scholars and alumni
• Develop web and print materials to educate scholars, mentors, alumni and families on
  career-related topics
• Develop content and resources, post upcoming events and job/internship opportunities on
  EW Scholar Connect for scholars and alumni, including overseeing the ambassadors
• Provide direct advice to third and fourth year scholars on a range of issues including, but
  not limited to, academic progress, academic support, academic program policies,
  academic opportunities, resumes, career plans, in order to assist them in making
  appropriate choices and decisions
• Reconcile complex issues and resolve multi-dimensional matters including students in crisis,
  at risk, or who have other program issues; counsel scholars and alumni on sensitive,
  confidential, and/or complex issues
• Order and inventory control of program related supplies
• Travel may be required
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
  
• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluency in Spanish and English both written and oral, desirable
• Training and/or understanding of retention issues in higher education, highly desirable
• Experience working with young adults, career professionals and disadvantaged populations
• Knowledge on internship/job search engines and aware of changes within job market
• Impeccable interpersonal, presentation, organizational and verbal/written communication
  skills
• Creative and good problem solver

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