Posted
2/1/2021
Job Title:
Program Manager
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
1852 W. 22nd Place
Chicago, IL
60608
Description:
First Year Business Institute Curriculum
• Support the SY20-21 planning and execution of First Year Business Institute, a year-long mandatory professional skills class for incoming freshmen; develop and/or optimize curriculum, including the creation and revision of unit and lesson plans.
o The remainder of this year’s First Year Business Institute class will be focused on Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Support the strategic development and refinement of First Year Business Institute 2.0 to be launched in SY21-22.
• Evaluate curriculum annually to determine the need to modify and elevate the program to meet corporate partner demands.
• Propose and execute a plan to summarize students’ learning and skills acquired upon completion of course.
Ongoing Professional Development of 10th-12th Graders
• Develop lesson plans and deliver workforce skill curriculum to 10th-12th graders, including content on career exploration, resume writing, Linked-In profile development and interview skills.
• Teach, or co-teach, advanced Microsoft Excel classes aimed at preparing our students to pass the Microsoft Office Expert Specialist Certification exam.
• Develop lesson plans and deliver content for new workforce training classes for students, in accordance with CWSP strategy.
• Analyze student performance data to identify skill/knowledge gaps and determine the necessary training to build students’ job skills.
• Support the planning and execution of CWSP Orientation programming for new and returning student workers.
Student Placement and Job Coaching
• Assist in the formation of student teams and job assignments based on student and sponsor requests, student skills and personality assessments, sponsor job descriptions, and student’s previous performance to ensure successful jobsite placement.
• Coordinate the analysis of student performance reviews, timecard data, and feedback surveys.
o Meet with portfolio of students during advisory periods to understand CWSP experience and provide job coaching.
o Assist in guiding students through the re-employment process, as needed.
Account Management
• Serve as a primary contact for assigned portfolio of job sponsors—this includes making regular phone calls, e-mails, and office visits; updating databases; responding to evaluations.
• Serve as a point person for students and sponsors regarding make-up days and holiday workdays, overseeing the collection of forms and recording of data associated with these days.
• Identify and resolve issues with students and corporate sponsors in a timely manner by engaging staff and leveraging all resources available to the school and work program.
Other Duties
• Address and enforce all school policies with an emphasis on discipline, dress code, and attendance.
• Manage morning check-in: daily dress code and attendance checks, daily announcements, and bus dismissal.
• Assist with the creation, coordination, and implementation of student recognition strategies.
• Transportation: assist with morning/afternoon transportation as needed; drive routes/sponsor luncheon routes/pick up students at work as needed in school vehicles.
• Organize and attend parent/teacher/administrator conferences as needed.
• Perform other CWSP duties as assigned by the Director.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college, advanced degree preferred
Understands and accepts that Cristo Rey is a Catholic Jesuit school primarily dedicated to the development of its student’s spiritual foundation, leadership abilities, and success in college
At least 3-5 years of experience working in education or a related field; experience in the classroom or with curriculum formation strongly preferred
Spanish language proficiency preferred
Knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Excel and Outlook
Strong strategic aptitude, innovative mindset and thorough in managing tasks
Valid Driver’s License
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