Program Associate, Voyager Scholarship

Obama Foundation

. Design and facilitate virtual and in-person programming for college student participants .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,755 - $74,670 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and facilitating virtual and in-person programming for college students, with a strong focus on curriculum development, participant support, and community building. Proficient in project management, data analysis, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance program impact.

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Curriculum DesignParticipant SupportProject ManagementData AnalysisEvent Planning

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DesignData AnalysisProgram EvaluationBudget ReconciliationVendor Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunity BuildingIndividualized Support

Tools & Technologies

Digital Media ToolsDMEL Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Leadership DevelopmentScholarship ProgramsHigher-Education TrendsEquitable Evaluation Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and facilitate virtual and in-person programming for college student participants
Lead monthly virtual programming, including session design, scheduling, technology setup, external speaker and facilitator coordination, and participant communications
Serve as lead point of contact for a cohort of 100 Voyagers and track their engagement
Contribute to program design and curriculum using DMEL data and monitor higher-education trends
Provide individualized participant support, guidance, progress tracking, and weekly newsletters
Manage participant challenges in coordination with the Deputy Director
Support vendor selection, interviews, contracts, invoicing, budget reconciliation, onboarding, and partner management
Assist with Voyager recruitment, applications, selection, registration, and announcements
Manage cross-team workflows, event logistics, forms, contracts, travel, communications, scheduling, technology, and post-event logistics
Support event and on-site program facilitation and cohort community building
Contribute to evaluation materials, analyze impact data, create stakeholder readouts and visualizations, and capture impact stories
Perform other assigned duties
Report to the Deputy Director and collaborate with Associates, Senior Associate, and cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3 years of experience designing curriculum and facilitating virtual and in-person leadership development or scholarship programs for young changemakers
Experience providing individualized student support and career guidance
Ability to facilitate spaces for students to build community and trusting relationships
Experience reviewing and scoring applications using equitable evaluation criteria and processes
Experience collecting, analyzing, and visualizing program metrics using DMEL frameworks
Project management and organizing skills
Experience working with multiple partners and collaborators
Experience managing multi-step operational workflows, vendor procurement, contracts, event planning, and basic budget reconciliation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team collaboration skills
Proficiency using digital media tools
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including monthly evening sessions
No educational credential is stated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance
Paid time off
Retirement benefits