Program Manager

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ABOUT AI4ALL

AI4ALL is a national nonprofit that is transforming the pipeline of AI practitioners and creating a more inclusive, human-centered discipline. We empower students to be AI Changemakers by cultivating an environment where they develop skills in critical thinking and relationship-building, and expertise in responsible AI.

To accomplish this, we seek students from communities that have been excluded in the AI space. Then we help them build identity in the field, and tap into their own agency and initiative as they build technical and leadership skills. While all are welcome to apply, AI4ALL prioritizes students whose race, gender, or ethnicity has been historically excluded from AI: Black, Hispanic and Latinx, and Indigenous folks; and women and non-binary folks. Our programs run in partnership with colleges and universities around North America.

We are launching the diverse next generation of AI changemakers through education, ethics, and relationship-driven networks. AI4ALL has received funding from Melinda Gates/Pivotal Ventures, Prudential Financial, Accenture, General Motors, and SoftBank among others and has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, CNN, The Washington Post, USA Today, and The Atlantic.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Manager will focus on the program management of the programming that builds our students’ expertise in Responsible AI and AI literacy. In Fall 2023, AI4ALL will offer two such programs (Discover AI and Apply AI) before transitioning to an updated program model; Discover AI and Apply AI will not be offered beyond Fall 2023. In Spring 2024, AI4ALL will transition to an updated more streamlined program model that consists of an AI portfolio project component and a career readiness component. Each semester, the portfolio project component will culminate with a Student Symposium that will bring together students and sponsors who are passionate about Responsible AI for networking and discourse. Students will showcase their achievements while sponsors will share exciting AI developments and their contributions to the field.

The program manager will be responsible for driving the implementation of Discover AI, Apply AI and the AI portfolio project component and Student Symposium of the updated program model. This role requires collaboration with various departments across the organization. This position reports to the VP, Programs & Operations and is based remotely. The role will supervise part-time student coordinators during the academic year.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Program quality design and implementation

Develop and execute programmatic strategies to support learning that align to AI4ALL’s overall program strategy
Develop and manage the portfolio project and student symposium roadmaps
Develop and manage budget related to the portfolio project and student symposium
Lead creation and refinement of program resources.
Recruit and manage the student coordinators. Student coordinators are responsible for facilitating workshops, providing peer mentorship and project managing student projects during.
Support student coordinators in overcoming challenges related to the program
Provide mentorship to student coordinators
Conduct performance reviews
Collaborate with other programs team members to place students into the career readiness programming.
Collaborate with the VP, Programs & Operations and the Development Team to streamline volunteer engagement experiences and manage the volunteer mentor experience.
Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction manager on incorporating appropriate technical and soft skills content into programming.
Collaborate with programs team members to determine timelines related to programming including launch dates, showcase dates and training schedules.

Program communications

Manage communication with AI4ALL students participating in programs.

Program Evaluation

Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program debrief reports for programs team and other internal stakeholders
Collaborate with Senior Manager, Programs & Impact Evaluation to track and analyze program metrics to continuously improve student impacts and outcomes.

WHO YOU ARE

A desire to increase diversity and inclusion in technology.
2+ years experience working with diverse student populations related to education and/or youth development programs.
A demonstrated understanding of university culture and motivations, and the opportunities and challenges associated with developing programs for undergraduate students.
Experience in program design, evaluation and metrics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in public speaking and presentation.
Superb interpersonal skills; aptitude to work collaboratively with internal as well as external stakeholders.
Project management and organizational skills; able to work on multiple projects concurrently, manage time efficiently, and maintain a detail oriented approach to work.
Experience with project management software like Asana is a plus.
Flexible and adaptable; thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Successful working independently with minimum supervision as well as collaboratively.
Experience in Computer Science (CS), AI, Education and/or social justice non-profit organization, or related fields.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
Experience working with populations who have been historically excluded from the Tech and AI sector is a plus.
Undergraduate degree preferred, advanced degree is a plus.

In addition, AI4ALL staff embody a commitment to our values of inclusion, humanity, technology, agency, learning, and education.

We know there is research that shows women and minorities are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t have all of the key skills for a position. AI4ALL encourages candidates with some, but not all, of the skills listed in the job description to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

The target starting salary is between $75,000 - $85,000 per year. To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity.
A comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance program.
Simple IRA with up to 3% matching contributions.
Generous time off including 15 vacation days, 9 sick days, 12 holidays, a 1-week December closure, and up to 4 paid wellness days off per year.
Stipends for Professional Development and for home office.
A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
An organizational culture and work-life balance that supports staff well-being.
Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND LOCATION

AI4ALL is a remote-first organization, allowing staff from all over the United States to work together in a virtual environment.
The program team is highly collaborative and likes to meet in-person for bi-monthly coworking days. We'd love for this position to be based out of the New York City metro area, although we are willing to consider applicants with strong qualifications in another location.
AI4ALL organizes at least 1 in-person team retreat per year and all employees are expected to attend.
Work is performed both independently and collaboratively. Work is performed on a computer, requires almost constant use of a keyboard, mouse, or other pointing device, and may be performed sitting or standing.

EEO STATEMENT

AI4ALL is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

TO APPLY

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