Program Administrator – Field Academy

• Recruit, enroll, onboard, and support students and families throughout their Field Academy experience
• Build trusting relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for engagement, growth, and success
• Provide individualized student support and case management
• Review, analyze, and transfer transcripts and academic records into the student information system to determine graduation progress and academic planning needs
• Design and facilitate rigorous learning experiences through classroom instruction, applied projects, expeditions, and community-based learning
• Develop curriculum integrating authentic projects, community partnerships, and expedition-based learning
• Collaborate with the Expeditions Manager to plan and facilitate expedition experiences
• Assess student progress and adapt instruction to individual needs
• Manage student records, enrollment, attendance, documentation, reporting, and student information systems
• Coordinate requirements related to funding partners, compliance, audits, and program accountability
• Develop and improve operational systems, documentation, and processes
• Document lessons learned and refine Field Academy practices
• Collaborate across Zero Dropouts’ Research & Development portfolio
• Participate in planning future programs, services, and partnerships
• Support onboarding, coaching, and development of future Field Academy team members

• Colorado Teaching License (7-12) in English/Language Arts, Social Studies or Math
• Experience designing and delivering curriculum or meaningful learning experiences
• Experience supporting students who have experienced barriers to academic success
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex administrative processes with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience maintaining student records and managing data in student information systems (SIS)
• Ability to ensure compliance with program, partner, and state requirements
• Strong relationship-building skills with students and families
• Ability to provide teaching and individualized student support/case management
• Ability to create engaging learning experiences while maintaining academic rigor and clear learning outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage details, systems, and competing priorities
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and take initiative in an evolving environment
• Commitment to trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and strengths-based approaches
• Preferred: experience in alternative education, reengagement, dropout prevention, credit recovery, or similar settings
• Preferred: experience with project-based, experiential, expeditionary, place-based, or personalized learning
• Preferred: experience developing curriculum demonstrating measurable academic growth or improved outcomes
• Preferred: experience launching or building a program, initiative, or learning model
• Preferred: experience with recruitment, enrollment, family engagement, or community outreach
• Preferred: experience with SIS, compliance documentation, data tracking, or program reporting
• Preferred: experience developing community or employer partnerships
• Preferred:
  Spanish speaking, reading, and writing proficiency
• Preferred: experience working in diverse communities and building culturally responsive learning environments

Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and individualized student support, with a strong focus on relationship-building and compliance with educational standards. Proficient in managing student information systems and developing operational processes to enhance educational experiences.

• Colorado Teaching License (7-12)
• Curriculum Design and Delivery
• Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Relationship-Building Skills
• Trauma-Informed Approaches

• Curriculum Development
• Case Management
• Data Management
• Academic Planning
• Compliance Documentation
• Program Reporting
• Student Support
• Engaging Learning Experiences
• Operational Systems Improvement
• Project-Based Learning

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Independence
• Initiative

• Colorado Teaching License (7-12)

• Alternative Education
• Dropout Prevention
• Credit Recovery
• Community Partnerships
• Culturally Responsive Learning