Program Coordinator

About One Million Degrees

One Million Degrees accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility. Over 60% of students who start community college do not complete a degree or successfully transfer to a four‑year institution. However, 84% of jobs in the US require skills training beyond high school. OMD’s holistic support model is designed to support community college students as they work toward degrees and careers.

From tutors and coaches to financial assistance and professional development, OMD helps community college students succeed in school, work, and life, transforming their futures and the futures of those around them for generations. The OMD student support model is rooted in evaluation and evidence: a randomized controlled trial conducted with the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab shows that OMD scholars are 70% more likely to enroll, 94% more likely to persist, and 73% more likely to earn a degree.

Currently, OMD serves scholars in all 7 of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and is scaling to reach over 3,000 community college scholars by 2026 through our unique partnership with CCC. In addition to direct services, OMD partners with employers across industries to build on‑ramps to in‑demand jobs through internships and apprenticeships, and supports institutions nationwide to design and implement models of holistic student support.

Through this growing body of work, OMD continues to have a profound impact in Chicagoland while becoming a national model for sustainable, scalable, and systemic change.

• Equity:
  We address historical and existing systemic inequities by taking a holistic approach to supporting students on their path to economic mobility.
• Excellence:
  We hold ourselves to a high bar and provide exceptional support so that students are empowered to achieve their ambitions.
• Community:
  We unite around putting students first, collaborating with partners, and celebrating our collective wins.
• Learning:
  We each adapt to a changing world and refine our approach to support students, community members, staff, and stakeholders along the way.
• Amplify:
  We advocate for our students and share what we’ve learned as leaders in the field.

The Program Coordinator (PC) is the heart of OMD’s Scholar Support Model, responsible for effectively managing a caseload of up to 75 community college students, ensuring their successful persistence and completion in college and the OMD Program, as well as a successful transition to a bachelor’s program or career. The OMD PC will be embedded at one of our City Colleges’ partner sites including but not limited to Harold Washington, Malcolm X or Olive‑Harvey College.

Duties include Scholar engagement and management, partner engagement, data collection and analysis, curriculum facilitation, and recruitment support. Through OMD partnerships, this PC will likely work closely with non‑traditional student populations including adult learners and part‑time attendees.

• Scholar Engagement and Management
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  Implement OMD’s high‑touch Scholar support model with fidelity to ensure Scholar academic, personal, and professional goals are being met and that Scholars are on‑track to graduate within three years. Build rapport, continuously engage, and hold Scholars accountable to program expectations. Serve as a thought partner to assist Scholars in exploring solutions to problems and ensuring persistence.
• Partner Engagement and Management
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  Build relationships with campus partners, attend campus programming, meet with student services staff, and leverage and strengthen Scholars’ networks of support. Maintain awareness of available resources and connect Scholars to appropriate services. Coordinate with OMD stakeholders (coach volunteers and tutors) to ensure follow‑up.
• Data Collection and Analysis
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  Use Salesforce to maintain accurate data on Scholar interactions, grades, and participation to identify patterns and program performance. Track Scholar program deliverables aligned with OMD’s pillars of support and overall data health. PCs are held to metrics, including attempted and successful…