Persevere Program Manager
Reports to
Senior Director of Operations
Who is Persevere?
We provide a community of care to those who are involved in the correctional/rehabilitative life cycle. An affiliate of Vant4ge, we are Persevere, a national non-profit organization providing a coding education program that not only teaches inmates and parolees how to code, but also provides job search and job placement services, instruction in the soft skills necessary for the work environment, life skills education, mentoring support and entrepreneurial training for starting their own businesses and marketing their coding services to companies nationwide.
Job Overview
The Program Manager will be thoroughly committed to the Persevere mission. The purpose of this role is to ensure the assigned programs achieve stated objectives. This is a full-time salaried, overtime-exempt position with benefits. Travel is required within Middle Tennessee approximately 50% of the time. Qualified candidates will have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation . This position requires the ability to pass a reference check and a drug screen. Other duties may be assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Direct and manage all work within the programs to ensure stated objectives are achieved
Identify, track and report to stakeholders all grant and contract metrics
Monitor implementation of program policies and best practices
Work to keep programs on schedule, within stated budgets and functioning smoothly
Track expenditures/transactions
Schedule and organize meetings, events and projects and maintain agenda
Manage hiring and onboarding of program staff
Ensure that all staff receive necessary training and professional development
Participate in training and professional development
Keep updated records and create reports or proposals
Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations
Coordinate with the Education department to ensure effective educational training of program participants that align with Persevere goals and objectives
Support the implementation of curriculum and best practices
Supervise classroom performance of both instructors and students
Strategize and execute plans to increase student learning
Lead the recruitment process of students
Interview potential students and oversee enrollment
Participate in marketing and PR efforts to support program growth and development
Assist with efforts to seek and secure additional funding for the programs, as needed
Help build positive relations within the team and external parties
Interact with partners, staff and stakeholders on a regular basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Human Services or relevant work experience
Demonstrated successful experience in program or project management
Three or more years working with federal or state grants preferred
Experience working with the Department of Corrections Education programs highly desirable
Ability to communicate with clients, staff and stakeholders with tact and respect based on a thorough understanding of their needs, goals and challenges
Ability to manage and interact in large groups of people
Ability to form relationships and build trust with a diverse group of individuals
Ability to proactively address obstacles and problem solve
Ability to manage a complex workflow
Ability to identify and set priorities and make decisions
Ability to balance the objective goals with maintaining a high level of rapport
Ability to flourish in an intense, non-profit environment
We highly value
Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner
Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive
Leadership through innovation in everything you do
Passion for what you do and being self-critical to improve
Relentless commitment to win
Personal and corporate integrity