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Senior Director, Career Pathways

Status: Full-time (32 hrs/wk), exempt, with full benefits )

Starting Salary: $90,000-$95,000 

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 

Location: Tacoma, WA 

POSITION SUMMARY 

An experienced and effective partnership manager and program designer, the Senior Director of Career Pathways will build and manage new and existing partnerships and programs with college, employer, and community partners. This includes a primary focus (80% FTE) on our newest partnership and program: Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways in Engineering.  

A dynamic and collaborative leader, the Senior Director of Career Pathways will ensure programmatic alignment and success across all Degrees of Change programs by supervising and supporting Degrees of Change program staff (15% FTE), including but not limited to the Seed Internships Director and Seed Teachers Director.  

A strategic leader, the Senior Director of Career Pathways will serve as a member of the Senior Director Team to help inform org-wide decision-making and support organizational success (5% FTE).  

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for the successful design, partnership management, and implementation of the Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways in Engineering (80% FTE): 

• Responsible for ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership among the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities, and University of Washington Tacoma.  

• Responsible for leading program design and refinement in collaboration with program partners. This includes meeting regularly with program partners, sharing feedback, addressing concerns, and maintaining strong program documentation.  

• Responsible for leading program participant recruitment and selection processes. This includes scheduling and delivering presentations at local high schools and colleges and leading annual program selection events in collaboration with partners. 

• Responsible for providing leadership training and professional development support to students. This includes designing an annual syllabus and schedule for weekly leadership and professional development workshops that are aligned with program learning outcomes. This also includes facilitating weekly workshops and supporting students one-on-one as needed, in collaboration with the program team.  

• Responsible for helping to coordinate student tours, mentorship, and projects with the City of Tacoma.  

• Responsible for supervising and supporting program staff, including but not limited to the Seed Internships Director and Seed Teachers Director (15% FTE). 

• Accountable for ensuring Degrees of Change programs operate within budget.  

• Accountable for program design, implementation, and outcomes for Degrees of Change programs.  

• Accountable for meeting program recruitment goals.   

• Support program evaluation and data collection by developing and refining survey questions aligned with measurable program outcomes; analyze collected data to generate actionable insights; and share and discuss findings with partners as needed.  

• Partner with technology and program operations to develop the annual program calendar; review and update program application questions; inform and implement recruitment, selection, and program workflows; and document current processes. 

• Collaborate with the communications consultant and program staff to update, create, and revise all recruitment and event collateral, including language used in emails, brochures, banners, and graphics. Coordinate with the program team to capture photos, video, and student stories. 

• Responsible for serving as a member of the Senior Director Team to inform org-wide decision-making and support organizational success (5%).  

• Support the CEO by informing org-wide decisions, including new programs and partnerships; org-wide policies and practices; quarterly priorities; staff engagement; and office culture. 

• Inform strategic planning to sustain and scale the impact of existing and new Degrees of Change programs. 

• Support organizational fundraising efforts, such as inviting program alums to become monthly giving members; serving as a table host for fundraisers; and meeting with donors who want to learn about Degrees of Change programs. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Degrees of Change. 

• Deep commitment to educational, racial, and economic equity.   

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Demonstrated partnership management experience. 

• Demonstrated program design and implementation experience. 

• Experience designing and facilitating leadership and professional development training. 

• Extraordinarily skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships across all levels of an organization and community. 

• Deep experience and demonstrated effectiveness advocating for and supporting diverse groups of youth that represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.  

• Track record of establishing buy-in and influencing diverse groups to set and achieve ambitious goals. 

• Strong relational, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills. 

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and receptive to constructive feedback. 

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills. 

• Technically proficient and data-driven, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools to enhance program efficiency. 

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite. 

• Ability to travel around the Tacoma-Seattle area. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Five or more years’ experience in urban education, mentoring, or higher education. 

• Five or more years’ experience managing new partnerships with multiple public and private entities.  

• Five or more years’ experience designing and implementing new programs. 

• Deep experience advocating for and supporting historically underserved college students. 

• Strong relationships and connections across various segments of the community. 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, or related field. 

• Possesses a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

TO APPLY 

• Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume through Indeed. 

Program Manager

Status: Full-time (32 hrs/wk), hourly, with full benefits 

Starting Salary: $65,000-$70,000 

Reports to: Program Director 

Location: Tacoma, WA  

POSITION SUMMARY 

An engaging and high-impact recruiter, coach, and training facilitator, the Program Manager supports the Degrees of Change program team in the recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing support of program participants.  

The Program Manager is a flexible, collaborative team member who, in partnership with program directors, balances their time across four cohort-based leadership and professional development programs: Act Six, Seed Internships, Seed Teachers, and Strickland Fellowship. 

An organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven practitioner, the Program Manager collaborates with the Degrees of Change program team to evaluate and strengthen strategies to recruit, train, and support program participants. 

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Articulate Degrees of Change mission and values in the community. 

• Build quality mentoring relationships with program participants. 

• Provide campus support program participants at select college partners. 

• Support the facilitation and coordination of leadership and professional development workshops. 

• Collaborate with partners to implement and monitor effective campus support strategies. 

• Assist in scheduling, mailings, data management, document creation and filing, and event planning. 

• Work closely with school and community contacts to promote Degrees of Change programs. 

• Give presentations to various audiences, including local high schools, community groups, etc. on behalf of Degrees of Change programs. 

• Assist in the design, coordination, and implementation of program participant support, including retreats, campus visits, and training meetings. 

• Support ongoing development and revision of training materials. 

• Coordinate and gather outcomes data from program participants to inform ongoing refinement of Degrees of Change programs. 

• Perform other duties as requested. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Degrees of Change. 

• Deep commitment to educational, racial, and economic equity. 

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of youth and adults that represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

• Effective communicator with strong presentation and writing skills. 

• Strong relational, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills. 

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and receptive to constructive feedback. 

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills. 

• Technically proficient and data-driven, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools to enhance program efficiency. 

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite. 

• Ability to travel around the Tacoma-Seattle area. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Two or more years’ experience in urban education, mentoring or higher education. 

• Solid knowledge of college application and financial aid processes. 

• Experience advocating for and supporting historically underserved college students. 

• Strong relationships and connections across various segments of the community. 

• Experience designing and facilitating large group training. 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, or related field. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Requires regular recruitment, training, and partner visits across the Tacoma-Seattle region. 

• Requires 3-5 occasions per year of 2-4 day out-of-town travel. 

• Possesses a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

TO APPLY 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume through Indeed.