Program Managers

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of students?

Orion's Mind is an educational solutions provider that offers after-school programs to eligible students. Our program engages both educators and students through hands-on curriculum that incorporates creative problem solving and divergent activities. Our program teaches in all learning styles and encourages "outside the box" thinking.

Orion's Mind is currently looking for enthusiastic Program Managers to manage the day-to-day operations of our program at various Chicago Public Schools. We provide paid training! Program Managers report directly to the Area Director and are responsible for: building relationships with parents, teachers, students and school administration. Program Managers will oversee a staff of ten to fifteen individuals including instructors and program assistants. This is a part-time, seasonal position averaging 25-30 hours per week. Position is not benefit eligible.

Program Managers work at home and on site; they must have a personal computer with high speed internet connection, valid driver's license and reliable car with willingness for local travel. Must submit to and pass federal and state background checks.

Join the company that inspires students to learn!

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong leadership ability
• Personal computer with high speed internet connection
• Valid driver's license and reliable car with willingness for up to 70% local travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Minimum of 60 college credit hours or 1 year management experience
• Proven track-record of successful program and team management
• Demonstrate consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision making
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule team meetings
• Maintains stable performance and poise in high- pressure situations
• Ability to generate new innovative approaches to problems or creative modifications to established approaches
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities
• Team-player: cooperates with supervisors and establishes collaborative relationships with peers
• Fluency in both written and oral English

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

• Fluency in Spanish
• Professional program management experience
• Experience with Classroom/Behavior management
• Knowledge of SES and/or familiarity of school organizational structures
• Demonstrates integrity
• Actions-oriented, able to produce results despite lack of resources
• Exhibits energy, strong desire to achieve
• Exhibits high sense of responsibility and sets high standards of performance for self and all coworkers
• BA or BS degree

TO APPLY: email cover letter and resume to hr@orionsmind.com or apply online at www.orionsmind.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.