**Costa Rica Program Director**Verto is on a mission to provide the best possible start to college. We start by making travel and experiential education a core part of every participant's Freshman year. Our participants begin college overseas in one of 5 Verto locations, before seamlessly transferring to one of over 70 partner universities in the United States. While completing 1 or 2 experiences with Verto, participants become more mature, empathetic global citizens who have a greater sense of purpose and direction for their lives.At Verto, we're creating a different model. We're driving the costs down and acceptance rates up. We connect participants to the world and give them a chance to discover who they are before making them choose a major. We're out to build a transformational company that makes higher education more accessible and impactful. We are backed by First Round Capital and other top VCs.**At Verto Education we value voices of all backgrounds and experiences. We know that creating a diverse environment takes dedication and intentional hiring practices. We are cognizant of the gap between our current state and our commitments. In order to bridge that gap, we have to humbly evaluate where we are today.****POSITION OVERVIEW**The Costa Rica Program Director will have the overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of the Program, overseeing Program planning and delivery, recruiting, and developing the Program's core team, and ensuring the highest levels of Program quality and customer satisfaction.The Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Verto Education program in Costa Rica This position provides leadership and direct oversight to all student support functions, including but not limited to student life, housing, and health & safety. The Director also oversees the day-to-day management of the Academic Success team in collaboration with the Academics and Student Success departments. The Director oversees on-site academic affairs and ensures high quality academic delivery. In addition, the Director collaborates with the Program Development team on the design of Verto's semesters, and manages partner relationships. In coordination with Programming and Operations, the Director develops and manages annual Program budgets, and oversees expense reporting.The Director reports to the Vice President of Programming & Operations and collaborates regularly with various departments at Verto, and demonstrates a strong commitment to Verto's mission in all decision making.**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES****_Program Development Expectations_**- Collaborate with the Program Development and Academics team on the design of Verto semesters- Oversee a collaborative effort to produce a program of experiential field trips and day trips relevant to course content- Connect and establish relationships with local partners to enrich Verto's program offerings and ensure connection with the community.- Source local enterprises and businesses that will become program stakeholders to enable students to interact with local communities- Research available options for student housing, classrooms, activities, and advise the Program Development team on feasibility and pricing.- Research and create, bi-annually, a list of local facilities that can enhance Verto's academic and cultural program through alternative housing and supplier options- Together with Verto leadership negotiate key partnership contracts, and oversee their execution.- Work with stakeholders to ensure adherence to contractual obligations (with housing, travel partners and other local resources for example)**_Manage Costa Rica Center Operations_**- Oversee all financial matters; including budgetary planning and operating a semester 'budget to actuals', including a program, staff, faculty and center facilities budget and maintain financial targets, in collaboration with the VP of Operations,- Facilities: Supervise the upkeep and improvements of the Center's building, staff offices and classroom facilities in collaboration with Verto's Director of Operations.- Oversee Costa RicaBank Account and all supplier payments- Oversee monthly payroll**_Program Management Expectations_**- Ensure smooth and high-quality execution of all program components, including academics, student life, housing, general facilities, and health & safety in coordination with Verto' Costa Rica's partner.- Plan, execute and lead on arrival and orientation development each semester in collaboration with (Location) staff- Execute all programs smoothly, including student life, housing, and health & safety- Ensure the implementation of, and compliance with, Verto's policies and procedures by staff and faculty.- Ensure regular training sessions are scheduled with (Location) staff to ensure they are up to date with all vdeto policies- Oversee the consistent enforcement of Verto's Student Code of Conduct and program policies
