JOB DESCRIPTION:

High Jump, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing academic enrichment to talented middle school students with limited income, is seeking an energetic and innovative individual with strong leadership and organizational skills to manage the High Jump program at one campus that serves 150 students. The Campus Manager should have outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. A commitment to the High Jump mission and vision are essential. The Campus Manager is responsible for supervising site faculty and staff; creating a culture of achievement; developing meaningful relationships with families; refining and implementing curricula; coordinating campus logistics with external partners and internal stakeholders; and playing an integral role in High Jump’s ongoing program and organizational development. 

Additionally, the staff member will take a leadership role in the recruiting and hiring of part-time teaching staff for the program.

The Campus Manager reports to the Chief Programs Officer.

POSITION STATUS:  

This is a full-time position in a hybrid work environment. Annual salary range of $65,000- $75,000 based on experience and credentials. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required; Master Degree Preferred
• 3 or more years of work experience in education or education-related non-profit programming required

Notes:  The Campus Manager is expected to make a commitment to work on Saturdays twice a month, September through May.  During those weeks, Mondays will be awarded as comp days. This role may require travel to various locations across the city depending on program needs.
 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• High Jump Campus Management
• Operational Leadership: Lead all day-to-day operations for Summer (5-6 weeks) and Saturday sessions (~15 days), serving as the primary on-site decision-maker and spokesperson.
• Personnel Management: Supervise, coach, and manage performance for staff members, including teachers, TAs, interns, and volunteers; facilitate regular faculty meetings and professional development.
• Student Support & Family Engagement:  Serve as the primary point of contact for families; oversee attendance, progress monitoring, and outreach to ensure student success.
• Administrative & Fiscal Oversight:  Manage the site budget, including procurement, expense tracking, monthly reporting, and staff timesheet compliance.
• Partnership Coordination: Build and maintain strategic relationships with partner school leaders, faculty, and host campus staff.
• Programming & Culture: Plan and execute campus events (field trips, celebrations) that reflect the High Jump mission and build community among all stakeholders.
• Curriculum Support
  • Work with High Jump team to develop and update curriculum
  • Work with High Jump staff to assess program through surveys and data collection
  • Manage student and parent data and information as related to your campus 
• Student & Family Engagement
  • Support student retention and ongoing engagement with students
• Keep families informed through consistent communication and on-campus events
• Create and coordinate family engagement opportunities
• Provide additional support to High School Choice programming with individual check-ins with students
• Staff Recruiting Leadership
• Manage Postings & Interview Process of Part-Time positions on Jazz HR website
• Engage with High Jump’s Human Resources Department on a regular basis
• Support Program Team colleagues on issues related to staffing
• Collaboration with Other High Jump Programming
  • Campus Manager also meets with their program team colleagues weekly and collaborates on a variety of projects that extend beyond their campus (e.g. High School Choice, Curriculum, Events, Recruitment) 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must exhibit a Growth Mindset
• Strong Communication and writing skills
• Ability to stay organized with multiple projects and priorities
• Attention to Detail (Data Entry, Correspondence, etc)
• Must be committed to, and have experience working with, students and passionate teachers
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and handle high-pressure situations. 
• Ability to understand the context of a program and how it affects program planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation.
• Skilled in leadership and the ability to move teams forward towards a common goal.
• Ability to engage with, listen to, and learn from a broad range of stakeholders, encouraging their meaningful participation.
• Ability to prepare and present observations and goals in a manner that increases the acceptance and use by a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Interested in education research and staying current with the field of middle grades instruction, urban education, and high school and college success.
• Proficiency with technology, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office

OTHER ITEMS

• Must be a mission driven person, committed to performing their functions so that the mission of the organization can be achieved. 
• Must prioritize building trust with colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, and working well with others.
• Will involve periodic work on Saturdays from September through May and some evenings throughout the year.
• High Jump is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The generous, comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health contributions at 75% of monthly enrollment costs, high quality dental and vision plans, 401k with a 6% employer contribution, short and long term disability, life insurance, and many ancillary enrollment options. 
• In addition to contractual time off and 14 holidays, the organization provides two additional and flexible weeks of paid vacation for all staff.

Resumes and cover letters should be submitted through JazzHR.  If you have questions about the role, please contact Shaz Rasul at [email protected]