Title: Program Coordinator, Edgies Teen Center- GRACE Mentorship Program

Division - Department: Community Schools and Youth Development – Edgies Teen Center

Classification: Part-time (15 hrs/week), Non-Union

Date: April 2022

Reports to : Associate Executive Director of Programs, Community Schools and Youth Development

Salary Range: 20K

JOB PURPOSE

We seek a creative, driven, caring, responsible, ambitious and experienced educator to serve as

Educational Alliance’s program coordinator for an innovative program designed to prepare and advance our teen girls for college and their careers by caring for their academic, social and emotional needs, while also providing the training needed to ensure their success in college and beyond. This is a hybrid in-person and remote part-time role requiring 15 hours per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Co-manage, along with a program lead and program college advisor, a mentorship program for high school juniors/ seniors to begin in June 2022.
• Support the design of program planning and materials.
• Be present to help facilitate weekly sessions with during the academic year; most sessions will include guest speakers will and follow a curriculum. Occasionally the Program Lead/Educator will lead the weekly session. Occasionally, the program college advisor will lead sessions relevant to the college application process. The program coordinator will work with the program lead to ensure guest speakers are present and informed of the topics/ agenda for the weekly meeting in which they will be presenting.
• Facilitate Zoom sessions by ensuring all participants have the required login information and an agenda to engage.
• Aid program lead and program college advisor in collecting deliverables from program participants.
• Enrolling program participants in SAT prep and college essay preparation sessions and ensuring their attendance.
• Aiding the program lead in planning trips and events aligned with the curriculum and program agenda.
• Managing all program data, including attendance and submitting information timely so that participants receive stipends, materials, and equipment timely.
• Maintaining program calendar and scheduling participants for sessions with their mentors, internships, volunteer opportunities, and jobs.
• Plan and schedule college tours, trips, events and collect all necessary documentation to ensure participants can engage.
• Assist the program lead in maintaining contact with mentors and speakers and scheduling them accordingly.
• Help program participants identify jobs and/or internships when they return to NYC during extended college breaks.
• Coordinate with mentors and guest speakers, along with EA internal staff to create program materials that deepen and advance the learning experience for participants.
• Create educational materials to support the curriculum.
• Assist with other administrative needs as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in education, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Experience providing administrative support and scheduling.
• 3-5 years of experience working with young adults in an informal or formal educational setting, including teaching and curriculum development; coaching, etc.
• Experience mentoring high school or college students.

ROLE KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously;
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to a high level of professionalism;
• Excellent judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information;
• Resourceful and adaptable to changing needs and demands.
• Strong vision and sense of purpose in working with teens and/or young adults.
• Motivational and highly empathetic to recognize when participants are in need of encouragement and support.
• Highly committed and dedicated in working to achieve positive outcomes in the lives of teens and the youth we serve.

Program Description and Mission:

Educational Alliance’s Teen Center, Edgies, is launching the GRACE initiative, an enrichment and mentorship program for 25 high school junior and senior girls interested in making an impact upon the world in which they inhabit. The program will take place over two academic calendar years (September 2022 - June 2023; September 2023 - June 2024).

Students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from accomplished women working in fields and areas in which they are making great impact like the United Nations and shaping Healthcare and Education policy to ignite their passion and jumpstart their career or studies in areas aligned with their interests.

In alignment with Educational Alliance’s commitment to find innovative ways to motivate and provide access to students, Edgies is committed to partnering with pioneering women to introduce exciting learning opportunities and apprenticeships to a high school girls.

About Educational Alliance (EA):

Educational Alliance is a leading social institution that has been serving communities in New York City’s

Lower Manhattan since 1889. It provides multi-generational programs and services in education, health

and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement across 15 sites and a network of five community

centers: the 14th Street Y, Center for Recovery and Wellness, Manny Cantor Center, Sirovich Center for

Balanced Living, and Educational Alliance Community Schools.

What to expect:

The program is a two-year stipend program open to all rising New York City high school juniors and seniors, who will be chosen via application and interview.

Students will spend approximately 5 hours per week at either Educational Alliance or working with their mentors. Workshops will take place over mid-winter and spring breaks.

Students will receive both instruction and guidance through enrichment programming/ development and professional development through mentorship.

Students will be enrolled in college preparatory programming, such as SAT prep, college application essay writing assistance, and one-on-one support in developing a robust portfolio to be used for their careers, college, and other applications.