Program Manager
CSBio, United States

The mission of the CSBio Community Foundation is to serve first-generation, low-income students in the Menlo Park and East Palo Alto communities. The Emerge Scholars Program hopes to be a one-stop shop for a small cohort of students, providing all the support they need to be successful in college and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

A brand-new organization, CSBio Community Foundation is looking for an inventive nonprofit professional who enjoys a challenge, is comfortable working alone, and wants to help build this organization from the ground up. The program manager will spearhead the process of creating and implementing this new organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearhead the nonprofit application process (articles of incorporation, the appointment of boards of directors, etc.)
• Set up the physical space for the program (handle rent and negotiations)
• Utilize program proposal to organize program elements
• Recruit students for the program and lead program marketing efforts
• Lead the application selection process with support from the founder
• Refine the scope and sequence of the program and implement program curriculum
• Reach out to a list of suggested business and organizations to create community partnerships
• Implement, manage, and stick to the organizational budget
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization upon inception
• Create an open and supportive environment for the students in the organization
• Manage the hiring and training of a growing team of engagement professionals
• Develop intentional relationships with students that help strengthen their identities as low-income, first-generation college students

Requirements

• Program coordination or community organizing experience and/or bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 5+ years in the nonprofit field and/or in non-profit management
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision, values, and mission of -
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a culturally and educationally diverse staff and program clientele and to maintain systems for open communication
• Demonstrated ability to administer a program and budget of comparable scope and complexity
• Deep understanding of the communities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park
• Deep understanding of the college admissions process and hurdles facing first-generation, low-income students (of diverse identities)
• Passion for fostering community and creating meaningful and helpful college preparation experiences
• Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language
• Great verbal and written communication skills required
• Computer Technology proficiency

• Ability to work in a fun, creative, and fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Ability to be a self-starter in the workplace, manage one’s own time and list of tasks
• Preferred (but not required) bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese or Tongan
• Complex and creative problem-solving ability

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Kaiser HMO or BlueShield PPO. Employer pays 85% for Employee and 50% for Employee’s family; Dental: Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, Guardian Dental, MetLife Dental. Vision: VSP and Aetna EyeMed)
• Basic life ($20,000 paid by company) and supplemental life insurance (optional supplemental).
• Disability insurance 50% standard employer paid.
• 401k 10% 1:1 match
• PTO policy. 10 days PTO
• Holidays policy: 8 days floating PTO
• Additional companywide paid holiday during Thanksgiving Thursday through Sunday, and between December 24 to January 1
• Carpool, clean air vehicle, and cell phone reimbursement
• Free shuttle program (Union City Bart to HQ, San Francisco to HQ, Palo Alto Caltrain to HQ)
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Free membership to Ignite Biofitness (Fitness center with salt water lap pool, rock climbing wall, weight lifting machines, treadmill, and ellipticals.
• Company organized social events
• Catered lunch on all federal holidays, Saturdays amp; Sundays
• Quarterly sponsored team building activities

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