Program Manager, College Success

Summary

About Navigate

Navigate the Maze to Achievement is a nonprofit organization committed to guiding Black and Latino students through every stage of their educational journey—from middle school through college. Our mission is rooted in equity, representation, and long-term impact. We walk alongside students with personalized support, helping them advance through graduation and shape the futures they envision for themselves.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and student-centered Program Manager for College Success to lead the implementation and growth of our college success and completion programming. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven, student-centered team and help shape the future of a growing college success program.
We’re looking for someone who brings passion, creativity, and leadership potential—someone who sees this work not just as a job, but as a pathway to long-term impact in students’ lives. The Program Manager will play a key role in strengthening our postsecondary strategy and growing our college support infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience working with college students in an advising, coaching, student support, or nonprofit program capacity
• Deep commitment to equity, educational access, and student success
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience planning programs and events for student audiences
• Organized, responsive, and tech-savvy (Google Workspace, Zoom, and basic CRM use preferred)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Candidates with interest in program leadership, education equity, and nonprofit strategy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of Navigate’s College Success program
  Provide direct coaching and mentorship to college students (virtual and in-person)
• Track student progress and outcomes; maintain accurate data and reports
  Coordinate workshops, webinars, and alumni panels focused on academic support, financial aid, and career readiness
• Collaborate with families and support networks to ensure students are connected to the resources they need
• Manage communications and build community within Navigate’s college student cohort
• Contribute to ongoing strategic planning and program improvement
  Represent Navigate at events and community gatherings