Program Director

College and Career Plaza seeks a strategic and mission-driven Program Director to lead and expand college and career advising programming across partner high schools in Northern New Mexico. This leadership role oversees program strategy, staff management, school partnerships, project implementation, and organizational growth to ensure high-quality, equitable services for students and families.

Hybrid position with approximately 50% of time spent at home office and 50% of time spent at sites.  $70,000-$75,000 annual salary.  Health insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and expansion of college and career advising programs across multiple school sites.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate program staff to ensure strong program quality and accountability.
• Develop systems, curriculum, and program models that support organizational growth and consistency across schools.
• Manage grant-funded initiatives, program goals, budgets, reporting, and outcomes evaluation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, employers, and community organizations.
• Oversee strategic student programming including internships, career exploration, FAFSA support, workshops, and large-scale events.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports demonstrating impact and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on organizational strategy, staffing, and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Leadership experience in education, youth development, nonprofit management, counseling, or related fields.
• Strong staff supervision, program management, and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience with college access, career pathways, financial aid, and student support systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, and emerging technology tools.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and pass a background check.

Additional Information

• Some evening work required during the school year.
• Travel between school sites and regional meetings/events required.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to:  careers@collegecareerplaza.org.  Please include “Program Director Position” in the subject line.

College and Career Advisor

Location: Santa Fe Indian School
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt (FTE) with summers off.

Salary:  $46,000-$55,000

Position Summary

The College and Career Program Advisor provides career-first advising and coaching services to students and families at Santa Fe Indian School. This position helps students explore careers, identify strengths and interests, develop postsecondary plans, and navigate pathways that may include college, workforce training, apprenticeships, military service, entrepreneurship, or direct employment.

The Advisor supports students through individualized career coaching, college and career readiness workshops, work-based learning exposure, and transition planning. This role prioritizes helping students connect their education to meaningful career pathways and long-term goals.

Essential Responsibilities

Career Coaching & Student Support

• Provide individualized career coaching and college advising to students and families.
• Support students in career exploration, goal-setting, resume development, workforce readiness, internships, scholarship opportunities, college applications, financial aid, and postsecondary planning.
• Help students identify strengths, interests, values, and career pathways through culturally responsive and student-centered advising practices.
• Promote career awareness and workforce opportunities aligned with student aspirations and regional economic opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records, case notes, and service data.

Programming & Career Development

• Collaborate with CCP leadership to develop and implement grade-appropriate career development and college readiness workshops.
• Plan and facilitate weekly workshops focused on career exploration, workforce readiness, leadership development, financial literacy, college access, and transition planning.
• Coordinate presentations, career talks, job shadowing opportunities, and campus visits from colleges, trade schools, employers, workforce partners, and community professionals.
• Support students in accessing internships, employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and career-connected learning experiences.

Outreach & Collaboration

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, employers, and community partners.
• Conduct regular student outreach through classroom visits, email, visual campaigns, events, Remind, and other communication strategies to increase participation in CCP services.
• Maintain and organize digital and print career, college, scholarship, internship, and employment resources.
• Submit bi-weekly site reports, including program updates, student success stories, and mission moments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR equivalent experience in education, workforce development, counseling, youth development, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth in advising, career coaching, counseling, mentoring, workforce development, or facilitation settings.
• Strong understanding of career development, workforce readiness, youth leadership, and college access principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Drive.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a growing nonprofit environment.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events.

To apply, submit resume and cover letter to:  careers@collegecareerplaza.org.  Please include “College and Career Advisor” in the subject line.