Head of College Links

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of College Links is responsible for leading and overseeing the strategic development of all program functions for existing and new program sites nationwide. The Head of College Links is responsible for supervising and developing the Regional Program Director of College Links as they implement all program functions for existing and new program sites within their respective Regions. The Head of College Links is responsible for developing a world-class program strategy and plan for College Links and the work it undertakes to prepare high school students for successful college and career experiences. This role has overall budgetary, strategic, and operational responsibility for all College Links program areas nationwide.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Strategy, Leadership and Management:

• Hire, supervise, and develop Regional Program Directors of College Links to manage College Links operations nationwide.
• Lead and oversee the development of a strategic plan for College Links that enhances and exemplifies the INROADS vision to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
• Lead the development of sustainable programs in the areas of college preparation and career readiness. A specific emphasis on the College Links focus areas (Impression Management; Academic Success; College Bound Readiness; Career Awareness/Exploration; Communication; Leadership Development; Valuing Diversity; Service Learning; and Financial Literacy) is required.
• Oversee the development of compelling programmatic content to design best in class sessions and experiences for scholars.
• Collaborate with INROADS staff, board members, alumni and sponsors to ensure full participation, timely cooperation, and information sharing.
• Oversee the development of a national support network through regular contact with elected representatives, government officials, corporate and nonprofit leaders, trade and business associations, and those with similar interests to strengthen College Links’ reach and program effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain strategic partners to help further the mission of College Links.
• National Field Operations:
• Oversee Regional Program Directors for College Links as they coordinate the work of College Links staff at each site within their assigned Regions in the execution of their program management duties and ensure that all staff understand and meet established deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Program Directors for College Links and regional staff to launch additional College Links sites.
• Develop strategies and oversee the execution of such strategies to overcome challenges and emerging issues faced by program sites and to execute on internal and external programmatic opportunities.
• Travel to College Links markets nationwide (approximately 50% of the Head of College Links time working with be spent traveling).
• Develop and oversee national initiatives programs, including creating, interpreting, and delivering performance reports.
• Develop and oversee a national budget.
• Fundraise for the College Links program and other INROADS initiatives.
• Ensure consultant(s) are managed in accordance with INROADS policies.

Marketing and Communications:

• In collaboration with Communications and Marketing staff, develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance and broaden awareness of College Links, increasing the visibility of the program across key stakeholder audiences.
• Serve as the primary point person on behalf of INROADS to promote programmatic efforts and overall strategic priorities of College Links.
• Identify opportunities to promote and publicize College Links and its impact nationwide.
• Oversee the management of and updates to content on the College Links website.
• Oversee the distribution of program updates and scholar news through national College Links email communications and through INROADS Alumni newsletter and eblasts.
• Ensure consistency across all program sites within the College Links brand.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation, Tracking and Reporting:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation process for each program site within the assigned Region, which assesses areas to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes and impact; and key outcomes are evaluated for maximum community and organizational impact.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of tracking and reporting systems for each program site nationwide to ensure INROADS has the best understanding of the population it serves and how to best serve them. Use these systems to provide program data which can be provided to current and potential donors, stakeholders and the media regarding reach and impact of programs.
• Demonstrate quality of administration, communications and systems, and follow timelines indicated by the CEO to achieve program goals.

INROADS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, INROADS pledges to take the necessary action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, employment, training, disciplining and/or terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or other reason in accordance with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations which prohibit discriminatory personnel practices.