Job Summary:
The O’Pake Institute for Economic Development & Entrepreneurship is seeking a Regional Site Manager who will report to the Assistant Director of Student Experiential Learning. The Regional Site Manager will have responsibilities including supporting the O’Pake Institute’s EmpowerED program and Fellows Program which includes students from high school through advanced degree programs. This position will focus on overseeing student-powered internal partnership and client services projects, requiring strong project management skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication, are essential.
Essential Functions:
Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing belonging of others in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.
Management of Client Services Projects:
Manage a team of students, providing mentorship and technical expertise as they contribute to the development, execution, and delivery of defined outcomes for O’Pake clients, while fostering experiential learning opportunities that enhance their professional growth and hands-on skills. In addition, manage the relationship and associated projects with identified clients. In conjunction with O’Pake home office Staff, coordinate intern team transition semesterly and schedules to ensure consistent engagement.
- In partnership with the O’Pake Client Services team, manage client-facing projects involving students, such as Community and Economic Development, Innovation and Tech-Transfer, Creative Services, Business and Strategic Planning and Financial Services, and Venture Investment Services.
- Create an environment of continuous learning, where students gain real-world experience and enhance their professional skills in a dynamic, client-focused setting.
- Support the development of O’Pake Fellows and EmpowerED High School Students in developing their experiential learning skills and professional development.
Program Coordination: EmpowerED & O’Pake Fellows Programs
This role supports the full student lifecycle, from recruitment through engagement and retention, for both the EmpowerED High School Internship Program and the O’Pake Fellows Program, ensuring students experience meaningful, skills-based hands-on learning aligned with the mission of the Institute.
Recruitment & Outreach
- Support recruitment efforts for both EmpowerED high school interns and O’Pake Fellows, including outreach, application management, and participation in recruitment events.
- Develop and maintain relationships in close collaboration with the O’Pake Institute, partnering with school districts, regional organizations, and community stakeholders to strengthen engagement and expand impact.
- Assist in developing strategies and execution to convert at least 20% of EmpowerED high school interns into O’Pake Fellows.
Retention, Engagement & Student Support
- Provide day-to-day oversight, coaching, and support to EmpowerED high school interns, ensuring they have the tools, curriculum, and guidance needed to apply classroom learning to hands-on project work.
- Track student progress, manage onboarding processes, and monitor engagement milestones for both programs.
- Coordinate experiential learning opportunities that enhance student development and promote long-term program involvement.
Campus & Community Collaboration
- Partner with the Office of Career Development and Student Admissions and Enrollment, and other university stakeholders, to create integrated experiential learning pathways.
- Build collaborative relationships with community organizations and industry partners to support meaningful applied-learning experiences.
Program Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Assist with program reviews, needs assessments, and enhancement initiatives for both the EmpowerED and Fellows Programs. Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and program data.
- Assist with planning and executing orientations, trainings, workshops, and student engagement events.
Internal Partnership Management
- Participate with O’Pake Staff and stakeholders in representing O’Pake in all identified external stakeholder facing events and opportunities, specifically those their dedicated regional territory.
- Support other internal partnerships contributing to O’Pake’s university integration.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Education
- A bachelor's degree in education, marketing, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Expertise in general business knowledge and education.
- Proven experience in managing K-12 students, career readiness, and student programming.
- Strong management, organizational, and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
- Ability to work independently, proactively multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility in work hours and some travel required for K-12 institution visits, career fairs, and related activities.
Physical Requirements:
- In person attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job. Time expected = 20 hours/week.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, or a related field
- Experience managing K-12 students, career readiness, and student programming
- General business and education knowledge
- Strong management, organizational, and project management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently, proactively multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility in work hours and ability to travel for K-12 institution visits, career fairs, and related activities
- Master's degree
What We Do
As one of only 24 Franciscan institutions in the United States, we believe in developing ethical leaders with moral courage and a commitment to service. Our values-based learning philosophy and emphasis on experiential learning opens doors to careers with a variety of companies throughout the region and nation. Alvernia combines the personal touch and attention of a small private college with the outstanding academics of a university. Our students benefit from a liberal arts foundation that helps them develop their own passions and goals. They also receive first-rate professional preparation to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Taught by faculty who are experts in their fields, our students appreciate the small class sizes and breadth of our academic programs. Our School of Graduate and Adult Education offers several graduate programs and dozens of degree-completion programs across nearly every field to prepare students for the life and career they want to pursue.
