Facilitation:
● Teach and run MESA’s Alumni Lab workshop series, leading 8+ cohorts of approximately 15-20 alumni each from MESA and partner schools

● Develop and conduct career workshops for alumni in college and MESA led workforce development programs on topics such as resume writing, networking, and interview preparation

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Alumni Advising and Support:
● Provide post-workshop and post-program support and advising for participants to ensure matriculation and persistence in their post-workshop placement.

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● Provide drop in office-hours and any additional career-based support for alumni

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● Collaborate with the social work and college persistence counselors to connect alumni to wrap-around services.

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● Organize alumni events for social and networking purposes, so that program alumni can leverage each other for support and community.

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Partnerships and Workforce Network:
● Build and maintain dual collaboration models with school and workforce training providers and colleges in order to yield best outcomes for alumni and intervene when alumni are at risk of dismissal

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● Organize events for alumni to engage with MESA's network of professionals through panel discussions, job shadowing, mock interviews, and mentorship opportunities.

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● Source and share high-quality internships, jobs, and workforce training opportunities for program participants and alumni by maintaining communication with external partners.

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● Contribute to MESA’s database of professionals who will network with alumni and coaching alumni in accessing it.

Data and Development:
● Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using outcomes data and participant feedback to drive programmatic changes as well as develop reports and summaries

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● Maintain accurate and consistent outcomes data to develop reports and materials for external stakeholders in collaboration with the Managing Director of Programs and Partnerships and Director of Postsecondary Success and Workforce Development

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● Support program participation by leading efforts with recruitment, onboarding, and retention for Alumni Lab and other postsecondary initiatives

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● Other duties as assigned by Director of Postsecondary Success and Workforce Development

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(1) Minimum Bachelor’s degree; (2) Preferred minimum of three years teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting, or similar background and demonstrated experience facilitating group workshops or trainings, especially with youth or young adults from historically marginalized communities; (3) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability; (4) Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in education, youth development, workforce development, college access/success, or related fields; (5) Belief in and alignment with MESA’s core values, educational philosophy and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; (6) Spanish speakers are a plus.

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MESA is committed to attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff. It is MESA’s
policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil
partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please email your resume and cover letter to Arthur Samuels, Co-Executive Director, at
hiring@mesacharter.org with the subject heading “25-26 Associate Director of Postsecondary
Programming.” Cover letter should specifically indicate why you want to work at MESA. APPLY BY
EMAIL ONLY. Due to the nature of the position and the volume of applications received, MESA will
not be able to reply to all submissions. MESA will contact candidates with next steps.