PRIMARY PURPOSE
Project Youth+ is a nonprofit organization in Southern Oregon dedicated to increasing access to opportunities, removing barriers and preparing low-income, first generation and underrepresented youth to thrive in school, college and careers. As a direct grantee of the Oregon IDA Initiative (https://oregonidainitiative.org/), the Project Youth+ Individual Development Account (IDA) Program provides the opportunity for youth to save towards their education, earn matching funds, and successfully attain post-secondary education or training.
The +Accounts Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the +Accounts and its related program outcomes. The +Accounts Program Director supervises the daily activities performed by +Account staff as well as provides direct services to savers with a +Account. The +Accounts Program Director provides vision and leadership in building students’ assets through the services provided by Project Youth+. This position involves the thoughtful consideration of how to distribute large grant awards, monitor progress, and keep staff well-trained to assist the youth we serve. In addition, the +Accounts Program Director stays abreast of state and federal statutes regulating program guidelines.
As part of the Project Youth+ leadership team, the +Accounts Program Director plays a key role in grant writing, staff evaluation, strategic planning, reporting to the board, and providing leadership in the organization as a whole.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program administration (40%)
• Deliver effective strategies, innovations, and program development for education IDAs
• Write the annual program grant, budget and work plan
• Ensure completion and submission of all quarterly reporting requirements including work plan narrative, financial reports, and data certification
• Perform annual program and fiscal review
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures, forms, and resources
• Work with team members to improve operational systems as informed by their work and program participants
• Monitor IDA budget, income and expenditures to guarantee the availability of funds
• Ensure high-quality program delivery in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.
Student case management services (10%)
• Perform outreach, enrollment, and monthly case management to support savings progress, and completion of requirements to access matching funds
• Assist participants making withdrawals
• Organize and deliver workshops and trainings
Human resources (10%)
• Hire, supervise, support and evaluate +Account program staff
• Provide staff development opportunities to improve the quality of program services and program effectiveness
External relationships (20%)
• Develop and maintain relationships with funders, Oregon IDA Initiative members, community colleges, universities, and community-based organizations
• Support financial institutions to maximize efficiency in account management including account opening, disbursals, and statement reporting
• Support advocacy efforts at the state level to ensure program sustainability
Organizational leadership (20%)
• Work collaboratively with all Project Youth+ staff
• Write grants, develop contracts, and coordinate fundraising to enhance services to participants and sustain the organization
• Interface with board members
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• A combination of at least three years’ experience and/or education in nonprofit program development/management, training, education or other relevant work experience directly related to helping people pursue higher education or job training. Experience working with high school or college students is preferred.
• Experience working in racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. Bilingual and/or bicultural skills and experience are a plus
• Ability to be diplomatic and patient, with good communication skills both written and spoken
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple on-going projects
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing and database programs
• Flexibility in work schedule, including ability and willingness to work evenings and occasional weekends
COMPENSATION
The Starting Salary range is: $67,000-71,000 per year, plus a benefits package that includes paid vacation, holidays, medical/dental insurance coverage, sick leave, retirement match, professional development support, and transportation mileage reimbursement benefit.
APPLICATION
This position is open until filled. A letter of application and resume may be submitted to:
Carl Thomas
carl@pyplus.org
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
