Associate Director of Sophie's Scholars

Overview

Position Title: Associate Director of the Sophie’s Scholars Program

Department: Office of Mission, Culture, & Strategy

Reports To: Director, Sophie’s Scholars Program

FLSA Classification: Exempt

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100%

Schedule of Duties: 12-Month – Starting June 2026

Salary: $90,000- $137,000 annual/salary

Position

Purpose:

Working in close partnership with the Director of the Sophie’s Scholars Program, the Associate Director serves as a primary point of contact for student support, leadership development, and case management, primarily to high school but also middle school and college cohorts. This role is deeply student-facing and focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with students and families; implementing Sophie’s Scholars and OMCS programming;

and supporting students through key academic, social, and leadership transitions. The Associate Director meets regularly with the Director to align on priorities, share student insights, and ensure coordinated, responsive support.

Specific Expectations for employees of the Office of Mission, Culture, & Strategy: In addition to regular duties, the following duties and responsibilities are expected of all employees of the Office of Mission, Culture & Strategy (OMCS):

Professional development as required by your supervisor, work beyond your regular hours when required and approved by your supervisor, and attendance of or participation in mandatory meetings and/or events as directed by your supervisor.

All employees will be paid appropriately and in accordance with current law. If staff are required to work outside of the regular work schedule, permission to work outside of the regular work schedule is required; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible.

Essential Functions

• Student Support, Case Management & Leadership Development:
  Serve as the primary provider of academic, social-emotional, and leadership development support for students served by OMCS and the Sophie’s Scholars Program.
• Provide individual case management for high school students, including regular check-ins, goal-setting, progress monitoring, documentation, and communication with families.
• Design and facilitate a weekly 9th-grade Transition to High School class, focused on academic skills, self-advocacy, identity development, belonging, and leadership.
• Prepare and support students to serve as student leaders, peer mentors, and representatives within Sophie’s Scholars and OMCS programming. Identify student needs, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with counselors, family services, and outside providers when appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with the Director regarding student progress, leadership growth, and recommended supports or interventions.

• Program Implementation & Student Leadership Programming:
  Implement Sophie’s Scholars and OMCS programming in alignment with priorities and plans set by the Director.
• Coordinate and facilitate student leadership development programming, including leadership cohorts, workshops, retreats, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Support middle school Saturday programming and summer programming for the Sophie’s Scholars cohort, with an emphasis on leadership skill-building and student voice.
• Assist with tracking student participation, progress, and leadership development outcomes.

• College Access & Experiential Learning:
  Support and implement college access and readiness programming, including workshops on college applications, financial aid, and college persistence.
• Coordinate annual college access trips, including logistics, student preparation, chaperoning, and reflection activities.
• Support students in connecting leadership experiences to college applications, resumes, interviews, and internships.
• Collaborate with College Counseling to ensure alignment with school timelines and the needs of first-generation students and families.

• Family Engagement & Partnership:
  Serve as a contact for families regarding student progress, leadership development, and program participation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and provide guidance during academic, social, and leadership transitions.
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