{"id":15412,"date":"2014-04-10T12:01:31","date_gmt":"2014-04-10T16:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=15412"},"modified":"2014-04-10T12:01:31","modified_gmt":"2014-04-10T16:01:31","slug":"job-digital-program-director-nyc-college-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2014\/04\/10\/job-digital-program-director-nyc-college-line\/","title":{"rendered":"[JOB] Digital Program Director, NYC College Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Position:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Digital Program Director,<b>\u00a0<\/b>NYC College Line<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Position Description<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Launched in February, 2013, NYC College Line (NYCCL)\u00a0is the City&#8217;s unique solution to the information gap surrounding college exploration, application, financing and completion for young people in New York. By leveraging the expertise of its partner organizations, connecting to the best tools available, and creating new materials where they do not already exist, NYCCL aims to become the foremost local college access and success destination for students, parents, and the school-, college-, and community-based professionals who support them.<\/p>\n<p>The Digital Program Director for NYC College Line will direct and have accountability for all aspects of the operations and ongoing development and success of NYCCL.\u00a0 The Director is responsible for alignment and coordination of all aspects of the operation of the website and brand. This includes responsibilities related to partnership and staff management, running leadership team meetings, day-to-day operations, evaluation and testing, and overseeing contracts and deliverables of any consultants or firms connected to NYCCL, with the goal of ensuring that all annual targets are met or exceeded. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an important piece of work for NYC counselors, students and parents, and in collaboration with primary city agencies and partner organizations that are working on college access and success.<\/p>\n<p><b>Primary Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Leadership &amp; Management<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In collaboration with Director of Graduate NYC! (the parent organization) and the leadership team for NYC College Line, set and guide vision, strategy, and goal attainment for the site and brand<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Plan, direct, coordinate and lead NYCCL activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Directly supervise all NYC College Line staff and related vendors, while\u00a0 ensuring that partner organizations are on track to accomplishing goals<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Manage any leadership teams, committees, or boards connected to NYC College Line<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Develop and evaluate partnerships that will enable the long-term success, viability, and continued evolution of NYCCL among non-profits, government agencies, individuals, and the private sector<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Support fundraising efforts connected to NYC College Line and Graduate NYC!, including presentations to funders, grant proposals, grant reporting, goal tracking, evaluation, and other responsibilities as needed<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Operations &amp; Technical Support<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Monitor, evaluate and report on success of NYCCL initiatives through the use of Google Analytics, Survey monkey and user feedback<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Continually assess and address user feedback on the website and behavioral patterns identified through site analytics<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Deliver public presentations about NYC College Line and communicate the website\u2019s purpose, value and importance to policymakers, senior level administrators, staff, youth and parents<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Network with local educational institutions; non-profit organizations; and private sector business interests for future program development<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Marketing &amp; Communications<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Work with the Integrated Marketing Communications Manager to ensure message alignment for NYCCL across organizations<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Identify opportunities for generating awareness about NYCCL and growing user base<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lead outreach efforts to connect NYCCL to the various college readiness and success events in the city throughout the year<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Elevate the profile and general awareness of NYCCL through presentations, partnerships, marketing activities and regular business operations<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications &amp; Core Competencies<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Required<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A\u00a0commitment to supporting college readiness &amp; success for all students\u00a0and addressing achievement gaps<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Entrepreneurial skillset and mindset; track record of innovation and visionary leadership<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrated track record of achieving ambitious goals<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strong ability to multi-task and produce deliverables within given deadlines<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Proven capacity to work with diverse constituencies to achieve a common agenda<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to thrive in a small team environment as part of a much larger system<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A minimum of five years of experience managing web-based products<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A minimum of two years direct supervisory experience<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A minimum of one year experience working with Google Analytics<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strong data analysis as well as research and evaluation skills<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience managing complex projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Desired<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Two or more years working for or managing relationships with the NYC Department of Education or the City University of New York<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience in the field of college access or youth development<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience managing web-based projects for youth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Additional Information<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Salary:<\/b>\u00a0Commensurate with experience; 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Please submit a resume and thoughtful, targeted cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and interests meet the qualifications of the position described here to the attention of Lisa Castillo Richmond, Director of Graduate NYC! at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:GNYCemployment@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">GNYCemployment@gmail.com<\/a>. 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