Program Director (Pioneer Square)

Feb. 20, 2012

Seattle, WA

Confidential

The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Director. This position assumes primary responsibility for directing and developing all Hamilton Scholar programs. The Program Director will work with current students and alumni daily. The Program Director will closely collaborate with Director of Operations, Executive Director, Founder/Senior Director and volunteer faculty as well as communicate regularly with the Board and other volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background in program management and administration, K-12 education/guidance counseling, and/or leadership/college success programming. Strong young adult mentoring/counseling skills necessary. Non-profit and curriculum development experience are a plus.

About Us: Hamilton Friends is a growing Seattle based, nationally focused non-profit organization. Our mission is to identify young Americans who, like the young Alexander Hamilton, demonstrate leadership abilities, academic excellence, a passion for public service and financial need-- and, through practical training programs, internship experiences and financial assistance, help them reach their highest personal and career goals. Please view our website to learn more about our organization and programs at www.hamiltonfriends.org

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary: The Program Director is responsible for leading the day to day efforts to support the programming strategy/sustainability, develop Hamilton Friends academic year programming, and lead summer leadership development programming in support of the success of our students.

Scope and Impact: The Program Director will play a central and important role at Hamilton Friends by providing oversight for our Hamilton Award Process; Seattle Leader Week; Experience New York Internship Program; Guatemala Leader Week; Alumni Board; Peer Mentoring Program; and Academic Year Mentoring (innovative distance-learning/mentorship model), Conference Calls, and Individualized College/Financial Aid Counseling Sessions.

Principle Responsibilities

Manages and evaluates the design, development and coordination of programs

Manages the development and delivery of program curriculum

Coordinates the development of risk management policy

Oversees the planning and implementation of "Hamilton Leader Weeks" -- includes the coordination of student travel, room and board, event speakers and recreational activities

Oversees the planning and implementation of Hamilton Award -- includes coordination of outreach, judging, award delivery and award promotional activities

Oversees the planning and implementation of Academic Year programs -- includes coordination of conference calls, student check-ins, peer mentor programs and alumni programming

Oversees the planning and implementation of Internship programming -- includes identification and communication with internship sites and coordination of student travel, room and board, and supplemental internship seminars

Oversees student database and infrastructure for understanding and communicating with students

Leads behind the scenes ground work to assess operational programmatic needs that lead to recommendations for the Board regarding specific directions, initiatives and objectives within Programs

Participates in discussions at staff and board level regarding mission, vision, and direction of organization

Attend board meetings to report on programs

Support and serve on board committees -- specifically the Programs Committee -- as necessary

Recruits, supervises, hires, trains and evaluates program interns and volunteers

Assists with program grant proposals and grant reporting

Leads organization's work to develop, track and learn from student outcome evaluations in order to ensure target outcomes for students are met

Possible performance measures:

Number of contacts made with student and alumni

Success in developing and implementing a student retention plan

Success in evaluating programs and using evaluations to build program improvement plan

Achievement level against target for students - participation/retention and learning/development outcomes

Success in maintaining accuracy of student records

Success in coordinating the logistics of Seattle Leader Week, Guatemala Leader Week and Experience NY Internship

Success in juggling multiple tasks and meeting or beating deadlines.

Feedback from board members, donors, volunteers, students and community members that interact with the organization.

Others - as determined by Executive Director.

Qualifications and Required Background:

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.

Upbeat, positive, outgoing, personable attitude. Ability to relate well with diverse populations and age groups, with particular emphasis on working with young people, ages 16 -- 25. A minimum of three years' experience in an education related position.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Proven "self-starter", able to work independently while observing and complying with all standards of the employer.

Ability to organize and prioritize work, and work within deadline.

Creativity and problem solving ability are essential.

Desired attributes: Previous experience in a small nonprofit organization; significant capacity to be flexible; desire to learn; sense of humor; detail oriented and utterly dependable. Experience with curriculum writing and program development a plus.

Approximate work schedule: 40 hours/week. The Program Director position does require some travel locally as well as nationally/internationally (NYC and Guatemala) as well as some working hours in the evenings and on certain weekends. In general the Program Director will set a regular weekly schedule during business hours of Monday -- Friday 8am -- 5pm with the approval of the Executive Director.

Compensation: $32,000 to $37,000 DOE. Salary reflects a 40 hour work week. Benefits package includes health insurance, 403b employer-contributed retirement, 8 paid holidays and three weeks paid time off.

To apply: Please send a 1) one page cover letter describing your qualifications, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three professional references including phone number and email to: mlyons@hamiltonfriends.org.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Position will close at 5pm April 1st, 2012 if it has not already been filled. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Please, no phone calls.

Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Hamilton Friends is an equal opportunity employer.