National program manager job description

About College Possible: As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped more than 80,000 students from under-represented communities get into and through college through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. Its pioneering model matches students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help students overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as a College Possible coach in communities throughout the country. Many coaches represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide.

Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual operating budget of $33 million, more than 200 full-time employees and more than 300 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more, read our Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; College Forward in Austin, TX; and Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org.

We have 1 opportunity in the area below available beginning as early as August 2022 in our National Office.

Available AmeriCorps Opportunities

Available positions at our College Forward site in Austin, TX include:

College Access Coach

Three-quarter-time, in-person coaching role to support high school juniors or seniors. 10 month service term. Available in the following locations: Austin, TX

College Success Coach

Three-quarter-time, in-person coaching role to support college students. 10 month service term. Available in the following locations: Austin, TX

Open positions at other College Possible sites and our Catalyze university partner campuses include:

College Access Coach

Full-time, in-person coaching role to support high school juniors or seniors. 10-11 month service term. Available in the following locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and St. Paul, MN.

College Success Coach

Full-time, tech-connected coaching role to support college students. 10-11 month service term. Available in the following locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and St. Paul, MN.

Catalyze College Success Coach

Full-time, in person, on-campus coaching role to support college students enrolled on Catalyze partner campuses. 12-month service term. Available at the following college campuses: Austin Peay State University, California State University - Stanislaus, California State University - San Bernardino, Luther College, Metro State University, St. Cloud State University, University of Cincinnati.

Transition Coach

Part-time tech-connected coaching support to serve incoming college freshman. 3-month service term. Available at select regional site locations.

Community Partners Team Member

Full time, in-person, event planning and community engagement role. Positions typically work from site office locations. 10-11 month service term. Available at select regional site locations.

Research, Design & Innovation

This Research & Evaluation VISTA will further College Possible's mission by creating tools and systems for teams to use in effectively and accurately entering program participant data. This VISTA will support new internal and external evaluations of our program and create systems for monitoring program effectiveness. This VISTA will support the buildout of research and evaluation trainings and tools that establish best practices. The utilization of improved data practices to drive programmatic improvements and support of fundraising will allow students to be more effectively served and to help end cyclical poverty through educational access and success.

AmeriCorps Benefits:

Benefits include a biweekly living allowance, health coverage and an Education Award of $6,495* that can be used to repay federal student loans or pay future education expenses. Some student loans may be deferred. A 10- or 12-month commitment (depending on position) beginning in August of 2022 is required.

*For full time AmeriCorps state and national service members. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.

Required Skills:

Four-year college degree is required. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated leadership skills, a high level of achievement in academics, employment and/or other pursuits, and a commitment to the mission of College Possible. Applicants of all academic majors are welcome to apply. Please visit www.CollegePossible.org/Serve to learn more about College Possible and AmeriCorps service.

The ideal candidate will bring the following preferred skills and experiences to the team:

• Written and verbal communications
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Passion for educational equity and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Project management
• Time management
• Complex communications & relationships management
• Experience as a research assistant or in conducting research projects (preferably at a higher education institution)
• Statistical analysis experience (STATA, SPSS, R, Tableau, XLSTAT or other technologies)

Please visit www.CollegePossible.org/serve to learn more about College Possible and serving with our organization!

Equal Opportunity Employer

College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings.

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Enabling Manager for Contractual Deal Strategy, Contracting and Risk Support - Fulltime Role:

Deloitte Consulting LLP's Quality and Risk Management group is seeking a Risk Manager with extensive experience in supporting deal and contract structuring, drafting customized contractual provisions and risk review, negotiations, operations, and operational aspects of professional services contracts.

Responsibilities/Here is What You Will Do:

Deal Desk Support, Contracting and Negotiations

+ Assist with deal desk and contract review activities. Supports our sales team with deal and contract structuring, RFI/RFP/Proposals, and contract review, drafting custom provisions and negotiations.

+ Intersect with various functions including sales, legal, finance and delivery to act as a strategic advisor to help manage deal flow and to optimize sales and contracting cycles.

+ Work closely with deal teams and legal in reviewing and negotiating agreements such as master agreements, confidentiality agreements and teaming agreements. Owns risk consultation and contracting review of scope of work/SOW documents.

+ Provide guidance on contracting and negotiation strategies. Ensure cross-functional alignment through contracting life-cycles.

+ Ensure that contracting requirements are met and handled in a manner that is consistent with the Firm's policies, requirements, and good business practices.

Ongoing and Post Execution Risk Management and Contracting Support

+ Assist with ongoing contracting, risk management and mitigation support for ongoing contracting requirements - SOWs, Change Orders, amendments, and renewals.

+ Facilitate continued compliance with contractually required policies and processes and with the Firm's internal policies.

+ Continue to collaborate with different functions to socialize agreement/contractual requirements and business terms.

+ Work actively with account leadership and quality team to identify and help mitigate post-signature delivery and engagement risks.

Knowledge Management and Training Support

+ Maintain knowledge of core professional services (IT, Managed Services, Outsourcing) and product offerings to continue supporting contracting and risk matters in a fast paced constantly changing environment.

+ Work independently to manage contractual matters and risks and be the trusted advisor on multiple accounts.

+ Provide mentoring and training to Risk Management colleagues and to a broader audience to enhance knowledge of and compliance with firm's policies, templates and processes.

+ Proactively pursue, assess and, where appropriate, advance firm's initiatives including in the areas of software, cloud, data analytics, operate services and privacy & security.

+ Support strategic initiatives pertaining to development/updating of processes, tools, and templates to improve overall risk management and contracting practices and to help drive adoption of such processes, tools, and templates.

Qualifications/What you will bring to the table:

+ Strong understanding of professional services contracting lifecycle with an emphasis on technology services

+ Proven track record influencing diverse set of stakeholders and driving common outcomes with a strong understanding of commercial contracting processes, including terms and conditions

+ Outstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork

+ Excellent leadership skills including ability to prioritize critical needs, act decisively, and handle a high volume of complex tasks within a given timeframe

+ Experience in writing and reviewing scope of work documents with a focus on incorporating actionable and measurable guidance to address specific risks around delivery execution

+ Proven willingness to listen and learn, and a consistent record of making and explaining appropriate decisions (even when this leads to tough business discussions).

+ Education: BBA/BA/BS in related field, Masters' Degree is desirable

+ Experience Requirements: Minimum 5+ years of direct contract negotiation for technology services. Technology delivery and implementation services experience beneficial.

+ Location: Flexible

+ Travel Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%, flexibility required based on candidate location and role

Other Preferred Skills

+ Industry Experience: Life Sciences and/or Health Care industry with an understanding of the unique risks affecting this industry

+ Experience in Consulting field or a professional partnership

+ Experience handling risk issues pertaining to a variety of contracts such as operate and technology preferred agreements, cloud agreements and software licensing agreements.

• The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $114,000-$209,000.

o You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

The very core of Encore is our creative and skilled team members.

We create live-event solutions that connect and inspire people around the world. With a customer-first mindset and a hospitality focus, we have an unmatched breadth and depth of event production services to support our customers through every step in the event planning and management process.

With a global footprint reaching more than 20 countries, we have experienced tremendous growth in recent years, extending the solutions we provide customers to create in-person, virtual and hybrid event experiences.

As we continue to expand, Encore is seeking individuals interested in a career in operations management or sales throughout North America. Our National College Leadership Program, scheduled to start in June 2023, will be accepting applications where you can “Make Your Moment”. Upon successful completion of the 5-month Manager in Training program, individuals will be prepared for immediate placement into an operations or sales manager role within our nationwide network of 2,100 venues including luxury hotels, casinos and conference center properties.

If you are a recent graduate or plan to graduate in the coming year, this leadership program could be a great opportunity for you.

Discover a place where you can build a career that's packed with development opportunities, mobility, rewards, and an energizing and connected culture. We call it our Focus on You. At Encore, you'll join a team that brings productions, meetings and events to life for some of the biggest companies on the planet. We'll give you all the support and training you need to make an impact on our clients and your future - from cutting-edge technology to blended learning and role-based development programs.

Ready to take the stage? Make your moment.

Qualified candidates must possess the following background:

4-year college graduate with a BA/BS degree required; preference for Hospitality, Business/Management, Communications, Event Management, Theater or related field.
At least 1 year of related professional work experience or a combination of employment/internships. Prior experience in management, operations, technology and/or hospitality is a plus.
Strong interest in a management career with the opportunity for advancement and promotion.
Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Effective leadership abilities and customer satisfaction focus.
Technical aptitude demonstrated through interest and exposure to new technology.
Ability to work at a hotel location within major metro markets.
Willingness to relocate within the US. Flexibility is important.
Continuous authorization to work in the U.S

Training

Rotations through both the Operation and Sales functions
Hands-on learning in venues alongside our field leaders
Instructor-led training conducted at the corporate office in Chicago, IL
Flexibility to relocate during training and for full-time placement

Certifications through online courses from the following ENCORE University Academies - Leadership, Technical, Operations, Sales and Service.

Competencies:

· Hospitality

· Ensure Accountability

· Manages Ambiguity

· Decision Quality

· Drives Quality Results

· Builds Networks

· Communicates Effectively

· Instills Trust

· Plans and Aligns

· Builds Effective Teams

Encore offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health insurance and participation in a 401K plan. Candidates will receive a base salary during the training program and have the ability to earn a base salary + bonus incentive upon placement as an Operations Manager, Director of Events or Venue Sales Manager (placement will occur immediately upon completion of the training). Most importantly, we empower team members to make significant contributions to our business while developing their careers.

Locations: Encore provides service in over 2100 locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. We are currently recruiting interested candidates to start in the following locations with the flexibility to relocate within Encore:

West

Southwest

Midwest

Southeast

Northeast

Orange County

San Francisco

Los Angeles

San Diego

Hawaii

Dallas

Denver

Phoenix

Chicago

Minneapolis

Cleveland

Indianapolis

Atlanta

Miami

Orlando

Tampa

Baltimore

Boston

New York

Philadelphia

DC Metro Area

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform criminal background screening and pre-employment substance abuse testing.