Job Description
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Training, Programs & Quality
DIVISION: Operations
DIRECT REPORTS: Arts Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY
The Academic & Scholarships Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the enrichment programs for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley within our academic success priority outcome pillar; which includes education and arts. This role is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of education and arts-based initiatives that align to the Formula for Impact.
The Academic & Scholarships Manager is also responsible for the support of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley scholarship recipients. This role provides case management services to students by providing guidance and educational support to achieve goals successfully; as well as connect them with different resources to eliminate or minimize academic barriers.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES
Leads the design and implementation of programs in the Academic Success area, including arts, and integrate academic enrichment strategies into the Club environment utilizing BGCA and locally developed resources.
Reviews curriculum and develop systems to maintain consistent, high-quality programs and services that support academic enrichment and skill development through a trauma informed, strength-based approach.
Guides program delivery, ensuring that programs are delivered effectively, and desired outcomes are achieved as related to Academic Success outcomes and/or grant funding
Monitors participant engagement, evaluate program effectiveness with data-drive approaches, and utilize continuous quality improvement practices to identify areas for improvement
Supports the organization of events, workshops, and collaborations that enrich the cultural and educational offerings of the organization.
Coordinates with Club leadership, community partners, higher education institutions to expand opportunities available to Club youth, to improve programming, increase staff training opportunities and/or access to services.
Collaborates with Data & Evaluation team to collect and evaluate regular data on program engagement and outcomes.
Represents the organization at relevant events and conferences to showcase program achievements.
Carries a caseload of 60 to 80 scholarship recipients by maintaining accurate records and notes for each student
Recruits and prescreen applicants
Administers scholarship payments to universities and institutions
Develops and submits student progress reports to scholarship funder
Serves as a liaison between student and scholarship funder to ensure students are completing academic requirements
Provides additional scholarship opportunities and financial aid information to current and former members
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
Minimum of 6 months youth development and program development experience
Minimum of 6 months grants experience, program assessment, data analysis and reporting experience
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS
Familiarity with current trends in arts and education, including innovative out-of-school time facilitation methodologies and technology integration
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor various teams
Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING
Travel between BGCAZ Branches, schools and community sites is required. Must meet the insurance standards of BGC.
Work is performed in Branches, the community as well as an office setting.
Evening or weekend hours required on an as needed basis
