Program Manager- High School & College Success

Program Manager
- High School & College Success

Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. (FFC)

Position Summary

Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. (FFC) is seeking an experienced, relationship-focused Program Manager
- High School & College Success to lead the implementation and growth of FFC’ s high school, college, and corporate-based programs.

This position will manage programming designed to help high school students prepare for college and careers and support college students as they persist toward graduation and professional success. The role will also help lead corporate mentoring initiatives, coordinate volunteers and mentors, maintain strong school and partner relationships, and ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

The ideal candidate has experience in secondary education, higher education, college access, youth development, mentoring, or nonprofit program management. This individual must be equally comfortable facilitating a high school workshop, leading a virtual college mentoring session, presenting to corporate professionals, and building meaningful relationships with school administrators and community partners.

• Lead the implementation of assigned high school mentoring, leadership, college readiness, and career readiness programs.
• Facilitate engaging sessions for high school students using Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E.'s established curriculum.
• Support students with goal setting, postsecondary planning, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and professional development.
• Ensure programming is delivered consistently, professionally, and in alignment with FFC’ s program model.
• Monitor student engagement, participation, and progress throughout the school year.

• Manage FFC’ s college mentoring and student success programs.
• Coordinate mentor and mentee matching, monthly mentoring touchpoints, workshops, communications, and follow-up.
• Build consistent relationships with participating college students and help identify students who may need additional support.
• Develop and facilitate workshops related to college persistence, financial aid, academic planning, internships, career readiness, leadership, and professional development.
• Support students as they navigate challenges related to enrollment, registration, academic progress, campus resources, and career preparation.
• Maintain regular communication with mentors and students to encourage accountability and continued participation.

• Support and professionally facilitate mentoring sessions, workshops, and student experiences at corporate partner locations.
• Serve as an onsite liaison between students, mentors, school staff, FFC staff, and corporate volunteers.
• Coordinate session agendas, volunteer assignments, materials, room setup, attendance, and other program logistics.
• Help create an organized and meaningful experience for students, mentors, and corporate partners.
• Represent Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. with professionalism, confidence, and excellence.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with assigned corporate partners.
• Communicate regularly with partner representatives regarding schedules, volunteer needs, program updates, and upcoming opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to deepen corporate engagement through mentoring, workshops, career exposure, internships, Business Champions, and other forms of support.
• Assist with corporate partner stewardship and recognition.

• Help recruit mentors for FFC’ s high school and college programs.
• Build relationships with prospective mentors from corporate and community networks.
• Coordinate mentor onboarding, orientation, training, communication, and ongoing support.
• Help retain mentors by creating an organized, responsive, and meaningful volunteer experience.
• Monitor mentor participation and follow up when engagement declines.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high school principals, counselors, teachers, and campus administrators.
• Work with school partners to coordinate schedules, student participation,…