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Program Overview
LYNCHBURG BEACON OF HOPE, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization based in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks to inspire and empower Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) students to achieve postsecondary goals by providing the tools, knowledge and financial resources essential for success. To achieve this mission, LYNCHBURG BEACON OF HOPE (LBoH) is committed to seeing Lynchburg City School students to and through their post-secondary education, whether it be a four-year college, community college, industry-recognized technical certification programs, education through military service, or workforce training. The mission of creating and maintaining hope, accessibility, and affordability is met through LBoHs unique privately-funded High School Future Centers, our K-5 Kids to College Program, the Middle School Heroes Programs and 8th Grade College Readiness Symposium, the newly created Office of College Success and CVCC Future Center, and our Commonwealth and Stay Close, Go Far Scholarship Programs. LBoHs work is possible through a public-private partnership with Lynchburg City Schools and area partner colleges, universities, and trade/certification programs.
Position Summary
Because such a goal-oriented culture builds the expectation of postsecondary education for all students, the role of the Director of Strategy and Programs is a dynamic one. As the organization matures, a wide variety of in-school and outreach activities allow the LBoH to serve students, parents and school administration while supporting and complementing the work of school counselors and regularly reporting to Beacon of Hope management. Cultivating relationships and engaging the different stakeholders is critical to the overall success of Beacon of Hope. The Director of Strategy and Programs will be instrumental in this work.
A primary responsibility of the Director of Strategy and Programs is to seek out and share best practices for college access work in the elementary, middle and high schools, as well as best practices for at-challenge students transitioning to post-secondary education. Further, the Director will focus on evaluating the effectiveness /efficiency of the organizations current and future programs in serving LCS students, parents and schools. Consistent and ongoing professional development will occur as the Director of Strategy and Programs shares goals and outcomes for LCS school improvement initiatives, college access and advising, and implementation of our City-wide Stay Close, Go Far Scholarship Program.
Qualifications:
Requires a Masters Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Counseling, or related field and relevant professional experience in counseling, teaching, career planning, college access, education, financial aid or college admissions, or academic support services
Requires a result-focused, adaptable and creative work style, with an entrepreneurial spirit preferred.
Must demonstrate a successful track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups including students, parents, school staff and community partners;
Must demonstrate a successful employment history of managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities;
Must demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated work ethic, and experience working with high school students
Occasionally requires working non-standard hours including evenings and weekends;
Any combination of education and experience that qualifies a candidate may be considered in lieu of the specific criteria listed above.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with LCS administration, including Directors of curriculum, directors of equity and accountability, and principals at all school levels, teachers, and counselors. Maintain FERPA compliance among LBoHs programs and employees.
Work regularly with LCS partners and Stay Close, Go Far college/certification partners to collect and analyze data. Disseminate findings to partners.
Work regularly with the Director of College Success to collect data and evaluate programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of all current and new LBoH Programs. Establish methods of independent evaluation, measures and outcomes, data capture and tracking, and conclusions.
Plan and coordinate collective impact models with greater Lynchburg community, including after-school tutoring and mentoring alignment
Plan, coordinate and implement new programs/solutions that meet student gaps
Provide consistency among programming, measures, and impact among LBoHs two high school future centers
Coordinate and implement regular professional development for LBoH staff, LCS faculty/staff, Future Center WorkStudies and Middle School Heroes
Incept new grant-worthy ideas for disseminating college-going culture at all student levels, including organization-wide grade level initiatives k-12 and beyond
Work with Executive Director in program development and grant writing
Serve as the organizations primary community liaison
Work with Executive Director to lead LBoHs strategic decision process, vetting opportunities and liabilities
This position is a 12-month position, Full-Time. The Director of Strategy and Programs may require working non-standard hours, on site and in outreach locations, including some evenings and weekends. Any combination of education and experience that qualifies a candidate may be considered in lieu of the specific criteria listed above. Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range $50,000 to $59,000. An annual stipend for retirement/health insurance is available.
The position is open until filled however interviews of viable candidates will begin the week of May 13, 2019.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit resume and any additional and pertinent materials immediately to Laura Hamilton, Executive Director of Beacon of Hope
