Readiness Manager, Science Research

TO APPLY

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume by email to careers@ypie.org and include the job title in the subject line.

JOB MISSION

YPIE programs are focused on preparing students with the academic and life skills needed for college success. The more ready students are for college, the higher the likelihood they’ll succeed. YPIE is seeking a Readiness Manager, Science Research to:

• Replicate YPIE’s Science Research Program in Jersey City, NJ through which students identify a research topic, obtain lab placement, conduct and present original research
• Teach students key skills that will prepare them for college success, especially in the STEM fields

RESPONSIBILITIES & RESULTS

• Science Research
  • After-school group research classes: Plan and teach daily after school science skills classes to prepare students to conduct original science research. Ensure each student attends their group class four hours per week (twice a week/2 hours class). Use a variety of strategies to increase thinking and talking done by students, planning well-sequenced and engaging lessons toward academic objectives.
  • Individual biweekly meetings: Meet with every student one-on-one approximately twice a month (~40 mins), creating individualized goals and action plans for student research.
  • Summer & expert support: Cultivate a group of volunteers for student support and research placements, facilitating aligned summer opportunities for each student. 
  • Science Fair Participation: Prepare students for outward-facing competitions and events, including an end-of-year symposium.
  • After-school tutoring: 
    • Support student learning related to their in-school science courses, including biology, chemistry, and advanced courses as needed.
    • Plan and execute life skills lessons, special events, team building activities, and additional interventions. 
• Effective Professional Relationships with Students
  • Develop strong professional relationships with students in order to provide targeted and comprehensive support.
  • Coach each student around accessing resources, connecting students to crucial YPIE and external resources as necessary and holding students accountable for milestones to achieve their goals.
  • Collaborate with volunteers to assist in providing services to YPIE students.
• Family Engagement
  • Maintain active, collaborative relationships with key family figures in students' lives, coordinating to address students’ challenges and reinforce goals.
  • Facilitate meetings involving a family figure for each student.

VALUES

YPIE team members: 

• are always learning, embracing feedback and pursuing growth alongside our students.
• do whatever it takes, consistently going the extra mile to get the job done with the highest degree of quality.
• sweat the details, approaching tasks with meticulous attention to every element and pride in high-quality work.
• collaborate, regularly coordinating with key internal and external partners to advance strategic goals.
• track and use data, maintaining strong records and regularly consulting data to inspire effective decision-making.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for consideration:

• Experience in teaching, program design, science fields, science research, or related field
• Experience with and commitment to ensuring equity for a diverse population of students
• Ability to navigate partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to make arrangements for daily travel/transitions between program sites
• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours as student needs arise
• Proven organizational and program tracking skills

The most competitive applicants will possess:

• An outcomes-focused orientation
• Experience working with, tracking, and analyzing data to target student support and evaluate effectiveness
• Spanish or other bilingual fluency

You are likely to be successful in this role if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You enjoy solving challenging problems with students, helping them navigate complex structures and unknowns. 
• You build strong relationships with a wide array of community stakeholders.

JOB DETAILS

• Location: In-person in Jersey City, NJ
• Hours: Full-time
• Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000
• Benefits: YPIE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Benefits include:
  • 10 weeks vacation (8 weeks summer, one week end of December, one week spring break)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Partial cell phone reimbursement
  • Personalized staff learning opportunities