HS 2.0 Program Manager (SY 23-24)

Continuing Responsibilities from 0.5 FTE roleFully embrace Uncommon’s project based learning instructional modelProvide professional development and feedback to project leaders on final task designProvide ongoing observation and feedback rooted in the instructional framework to project leaders on daily instruction driving toward a final projectCollect regular data from the instructional rubric on project qualityRegular communication with internal and external project leaders to celebrate wins, reinforce expectations, and share the instructional focusHost an inspection and attend two additional inspections at other campusesPlan walkthroughs of projects with Home Office Experiential Learning team and school leaders throughout the year Attend regular cohort meetings and professional developments with other HS 2.0 Program ManagersOrganize and run a student forum where students will learn about project optionsRun a registration process that allows students to rank preferences for projects and place them into the appropriate classOrder, inventory, and maintain materials for all projectsMaintain and update the program budget to share updates with the Uncommon Finance team and fundersRecruit and hire any external experts needed to run particular projectsManage onboarding of all categories of external partners (part-time employees and contingent workers) who will lead projectsDevelop daily systems aligned with typical school operations (for example: collecting attendance, maintaining rosters, etc.Plan and organize a school-wide showcase of projects Regularly communicate long-term and day-to-day HS 2.0 logistics with both school staff and external partners (schedule changes, calendars, students out of building on trips, etc.)Act as the school-based champion for summer programs; ensure students are aware of opportunities available to them and submit high-quality applications Thoughtfully recruit students to attend outside-of-school programs and sector-specific career workshops sponsored by UncommonMaintain records including which projects were offered, the number of students interested, and the number of students who participatedAdditional Responsibilities as a result of expanded roleAttend relevant IL observation and feedback professional development sessionsSupport students interested in leading a project to design a final task and to work with a faculty advisorProvide ongoing professional development to project leaders using video and artifacts from high-quality projects across the networkManage and budget for after-school clubs as an incubator for projectsProcess all purchase orders and invoices on Workday to pay external partners for services and order materials for projectsEnsure competitive clubs are properly registered for competitions and have the appropriate travel and lodging (if needed)Serve as the central point of contact at the school for community and external partnerships Maintain all technology in compliance with Data & IT recommendationsAdvertise open internship opportunities through ongoing info sessions and application workshopsFor flagship internships (example: Audible, Pison), manage the relationship between interns and employerProvide individualized support to students who express a desire to explore their project topic further with an internshipCollaborate with other regional Program Managers to run cross-regional after-school programsEnvision and own operations of school-specific initiatives that support the vision of projects (i.e. job fair, junior internship, etc.)Track and document narratives from projects, internships, summer programs, and other outside of school opportunities in which students engageHost visits from funders and other external partners