Under the supervision of the Director of Community Mobilization Strategy, the Strategy Manager will support various initiatives and projects related to MCAN’s four external priorities as described in its 2022-2024 strategic plan: fostering a college-going culture; identifying multiple postsecondary education pathways and facilitating smooth transitions; improving college affordability; and supporting credential completion – especially those within the community systems category and those related to network development.
The Strategy Manager performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:
▪ Support the organization in reaching its equity and inclusion goals. As a member of the Community Mobilization Strategy Department, assist in the audit of existing programs and the design of new programs to ensure they are designed to close gaps, specifically among low-income students, first-generation college-going students, and students of color.
▪ Support grant making within the department and across the organization as necessary:
▪ Manage the logistics of the grantmaking process including outreach, review and reporting;
▪ Maintain records and data on all grants given including financial, legal and correspondence;
▪ Serve as the primary manager of the online grants-management system, SurveyMonkey Apply including supporting and training others in its use.
▪ Support MCAN’s Local College Access Network (LCAN) strategy:
▪ Develop an expertise on the Collective Impact and other systems change frameworks that
MCAN uses to support LCANs;
▪ Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating all LCAN trainings, convening’s, technical
assistance, etc.;
▪ Review and update materials, publications and tools to support LCANs;
▪ Serve as a coach/liaison for a cohort of LCANs and support others serving as a coach/liaison
for LCANs;
▪ Find new opportunities to help communities build sustainable, strategic and strong networks across the state.
▪ Provide leadership and management of collecting and maintaining data for the online statewide impact map project.
▪ Work directly with the director to provide support for the C.S. Mott Afterschool Partnership grant.
▪ Manage the Community Ambassador program, including evaluation of long-term viability.
▪ Provide support in the planning, development, launch and expansion or evolution of departmental strategies including new programming.
▪ Gather and analyze pertinent data to use in recommendations, decision-making, and assessments.
▪ Give presentations to both internal and external audiences when necessary.
▪ Represent the organization, especially its community-based work, to constituents, funders, partners,
grantees and others as appropriate.
▪ Perform other duties as needed to advance the mission of the Michigan College Access Network.
EDUCATION, JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should:
▪ Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
▪ Possess strong communication and project management skills.
▪ Bring three to five years of data and/or grant management experience related to the role.
▪ Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Survey Monkey Apply, and Google Suite
platforms.
▪ Have an ability to collaborate across departments on multiple projects and timelines, and work
independently with minimal management to effectively perform duties in a fast-paced environment.
▪ Have ability to solve problems, pay attention to detail, and follow through on tasks assigned through
completion.
▪ Work efficiently and adhere to established deadlines.
▪ Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
▪ Have a passion for working in the nonprofit and education sector, especially for postsecondary
attainment.
▪ Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
▪ Have a strong and demonstrated commitment to equity.
Priority will be given to candidates with:
▪ A master’s degree in a relevant field.
Full benefits package includes platinum health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Also includes education support program (with benefit options of tuition payment or student loan repayment), employee development program, 403b retirement plan (with standard 4% employer contribution and up to an additional 3% match), 240 hours of PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, employee assistance program (providing resources to support employees with finances, legal issues, mental health and more including free professional consultations) and a fun, engaging work environment.
TO APPLY: Please upload a resume, cover letter and three professional references on our ADP recruitment site: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment....
Application Deadline: March 17, 2023
ABOUT MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK
MCAN is an equity focused organization and values having broad, diverse representation and inclusivity on our team. This is critical to provide perspectives and lived experiences to help guide our work to have the greatest impact. We especially encourage people of color and first generation college graduates to apply.
Since our founding a decade ago, Michigan College Access Network has known that college changes everything — and perhaps even more critical to our mission is the belief that college is for everyone. We do what it takes to provide students in Michigan with a brighter long-term future, through college access and postsecondary certificate and degree attainment: doing the research, talking to agents of change, connecting resources, being a changemaker.
Why? By encouraging Michigan residents to earn postsecondary certificates and degrees, we not only help them earn more and promote their well-being — we also strengthen Michigan's talent pool, retain and attract businesses to the state and stimulate Michigan's economy in the process.
Through college access, we are also able to promote equity in our state. We work to ensure that every student in Michigan has the opportunity to attend college — especially low-income students, first-generation college-going students and students of color.
VISION AND VALUES
College is postsecondary education We use the term college to refer to attainment of education beyond high school, including postsecondary certificates and academic degrees.
College is a necessity.
Postsecondary attainment dramatically increases an individual’s economic independence in a knowledge-based economy.
College is for everyone.
We work toward changing the systems that perpetuate inequities in postsecondary attainment.
College is a public good.
Postsecondary attainment is critical to a just and equitable society, strong economy, thriving democracy, and healthy communities.
For more information, visit micollegeaccess.org.