Program Manager

Position: Pays Program Manager
Job Posting

Location:

Claremont, CAJob Posting

Title:

Pays Program Manager

Job Description:

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:
Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

JOB PURPOSE:

The PAYS Program Manager is responsible for oversight of the office’s educational partnership initiatives including the College’s flagship pre-college program:
Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS), an endowed college access program for local high school students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The PAY Program Manager exercises discretion and independent judgment in administering PAYS operations, coordinating staff and student programming, advising students and families, assessing outcomes, and recommending program improvements. The PAYS Program Manager leads and manages the day-to-day administration, implementation, and continuous development of the PAYS Program. The position exercises significant judgment and autonomy in coordinating program operations, supervising staff, advising students and families, developing programming, assessing outcomes, and advancing the goals of PAYS.

The PAYS Program Manager performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the PAYS Program , including academic and social programming, student recruitment, application and admissions processes, and strategies supporting the retention, persistence, and matriculation of PAYS Scholars.
2. Supervise the Educational Outreach Post-Baccalaureate position , providing coordination of its activities, operations, and integration with the broader PAYS program.
3. Direct and manage PAYS Coordinators (work-study students) , assigning and prioritizing daily responsibilities, monitoring performance, providing feedback and professional development, and completing required personnel documentation and processes.
4. Direct and manage the PAYS Summer Staff , consisting of approximately 20 current Pomona College students and/or PAYS alumni attending other colleges and universities. Provide leadership, coordination, and performance management for:

Teaching Assistants Community Advisors Math Tutor Writing Tutor
5. Lead and coordinate the PAYS Student Advisory Board (SAB) , supporting student leadership, development, engagement, and meaningful participation in program planning and decision-making.
6. Oversee the mandated training for all PAYS Staff, including:

Training on the following:

Minors on Campus compliance

Mandated Reporter obligations

Student safety and well-being

Incident reporting

Appropriate supervision of minor
7. Convene and facilitate the PAYS Advisory Board selection process , coordinating with faculty, staff, administrators, and students to evaluate and select program participants.
8. Direct and coordinate year-round PAYS activities , establishing priorities, timelines, processes, and implementation strategies to ensure consistent and effective program delivery.
9. Design, organize, and facilitate leadership training for PAYS Summer Staff , developing training content and ensuring staff are prepared to fulfill their program responsibilities.
10. Design, organize, and facilitate leadership training for PAYS Coordinators during the academic year , identifying training needs and developing resources and professional development opportunities to support effective student leadership.
11. Develop, maintain, and implement the PAYS college advising model , including:

Maintaining current knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, and college advising practices and trends.

Identifying, evaluating, and implementing best practices in college access and college readiness programming.

Providing individualized college planning and advising to current PAYS students and their parents/families.

Developing individualized academic, college preparation, and extracurricular plans aligned with each student's goals,…