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Title: FXD Youth Programs Manager

VP Area: Center for Community Engagement-CCE

Department: Center for Community Engagement-CCE

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: Occasional Telework Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Fixed Term Staff

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 11

Off Month: May 16 - June 15, beginning in 2027

Fixed Term End Date (if applicable): 2028-10-31

Job Purpose:

The Youth Programs Manager makes independent decisions to effectively manage the Center for Community Engagement's middle and high school youth programs. This position supports after-school and summer youth immersion programs, events, and youth and family engagement in close partnership with Spokane Public Schools. The Youth Programs Manager serves as a liaison to school and non-profit partners, community members, and Gonzaga students, staff, and faculty. Additionally, the Youth Programs Manager works with the Center for Community Engagement staff to plan and coordinate volunteer training, student leader development, and events. Training and risk management are critical components of this position in order to manage and mitigate potential risk for the university and community members.

Essential Functions:

• 80% - Program Management
  • Make independent decisions to effectively manage and oversee the middle school and high school youth mentoring and development programs.
  • Oversee the coordination of weekly program activities; provide leadership in developing appropriate curriculum and ensuring risk mitigation between college students and minors.
  • Coordinate and supervise weekend events throughout the academic year.
  • Recruit, hire, and train GU students for volunteer opportunities.
  • Develop and implement program trainings and reflection opportunities for student leaders and volunteers (e.g. identity development, critical mentoring, trauma-informed mentoring, positive youth development, and more).
  • Manage and maintain documentation of data related to Gonzaga volunteers, youth, program attendance, recruitment, and program activities.
  • Assist Data and Evaluation Analyst with data collection and reports.
  • Apply equity lens to training, program operations, and partnerships.
  • Act as a university liaison between Gonzaga students, staff, faculty and partner organizations.
  • Ensure programs are in compliance with University risk management guidelines in order to mitigate risk for Gonzaga constituents and community members, including guidelines for Gonzaga students working with minors and other vulnerable populations.
  • Support program quality improvement, adhering to best practices in mentoring and youth development, applying values of anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion 
• 20% - Supervision and Team Operations
  • May supervise Service Corps members and up to 15 college student leaders.
  • Participate in departmental planning, training, assessment and strategic initiatives.
  • Participates in CCE, Opportunity Northeast, and Student Affairs meetings.
  • Participates in CCE and Student Affairs professional development opportunities; topics include, but are not limited to, the Intercultural Development Inventory, Intercultural Conflict Styles, trauma-informed care and best practices, Strengths Quest, anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Educational Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Years of Related Experience Requirement:

3 years

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field.
• Knowledge of and ability to animate Gonzaga's mission, vision, and values.
• Experience leading, supervising, and/or managing college students.
• Experience with community-engaged learning in higher education.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or schools.
• Experience working with youth mentoring programs.

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 4 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Daily (>75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $23.04 to $26.17 per hour

Pay Range:

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 23.04

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 28.80

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 34.56

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: False

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