Program Manager - Western Region (Multiple Locations In California)

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that is dedicated to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps in education by partnering with schools all over the country to prepare students for college, careers, and life. This is accomplished by providing professional development to educators to support their efforts in the classroom, ultimately empowering students with strategies and skills that improve how they learn, work together and advocate for themselves. With AVID’s continued mission to expand its reach across the country, our Region Program Managers, who act as our primary liaisons between AVID Center and the school districts they support, are making it happen!

• Comfortable working remotely and able to prioritize responsibilities to fit the needs of both internal and external partnerships
• Experience with frequently using data to inform their work and comfort with pulling information from multiple state and national sources
• The ability to listen to individual needs and successfully align them with products, services, and strategies for improvement
• A motivating trainer, leader, and mentor, with exceptional relational capacity
• The ability and motivation for frequent travel and working remotely
• Must be located in the designated areas within Central Region or must be willing to relocate for the position
• Excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• In-classroom experience and/or administrative/leadership (school or district) experience
• 50 percent travel required, within the region
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Experience with the AVID College Readiness System as well as a passion for the AVID mission

At a time when the resources of teachers, schools, and districts are more stretched than ever, AVID is dedicated to providing a solution for support and success, and the Program Managers play a key role in meeting this mission.

Experience and Education*:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience and knowledge of college, and career, readiness systems
• Experience working with diverse student community populations

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or higher in education or related field
• Administrative, leadership or management experience in an education setting
• Experience in serving non-profit organizations or educational institutions, which prepare students for success in high school, college, and career, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education
• Professional AVID Experience (AVID elective teacher, site coordinator, District Director, staff developer, etc.)

• Allowable Substitutions: Any combination of experience, training or credential certification endorsement that provides the incumbent/applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work, as determined by the AVID Center. Qualifying work experience, as identified by the Senior Director, Human Resources may substitute for the education requirement.

This full-time position receives a competitive salary, paid PTO and holidays, a comprehensive benefits package (which includes medical, dental, and vision options), an automatic 10% 403b company contribution (after 90 days), and the opportunity to be a part of an organization that is impacting the lives of youth and young adults in throughout the country.

AVID Center is committed to complying with federal, state and local law on employee vaccinations and candidates and employees should be aware that full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required in the future. Due to some district requirements, AVID Center may not assign employees to an in-person event in schools or districts unless they are fully up-to-date will all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations. AVID Center is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

AVID employs over 1,100 part- and full-time employees that rally behind our five core values—Service, Authenticity, Excellence, Ownership, and Potential—which we demonstrate in all we do.

AVID Center prides itself on the diversity of our workplace and is continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and, ultimately, the effectiveness of our organization. To demonstrate this commitment, we encourage all who are truly excited about this role to apply, even if you feel you don't meet every requirement. We believe that people who are passionate about what they do can succeed in this role or in other roles within our organization.

Come be a part of the AVID Center legacy — join our team! And be sure to check our Job Board for the absolute latest openings in your area!