Program Manager of Academic Support

Company: Larkin Street Youth Services
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than 75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other services. Today, Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco. Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department, means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all. For more information about us, visit www.larkinstreetyouth.org. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Arts and Education, the Program Manager of Academic Support oversees the operations of education programs that connect youth experiencing homelessness to academic milestones, including preparing for and taking the GED, applying to post-secondary education and succeeding in college. Daily tasks include supervision for union line staff performing direct client services, program and curricula development, budget management, events planning and direct services work as needed. The role works closely with the Program Manager of both Workforce and Arts staff. This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits. Your responsibilities: Support in development and refinement of academic support programs for youth experiencing homelessness, focusing on trauma-informed and harm reduction best practices Re-evaluate program needs to increase program engagement Provide staff-centered supervision for team of union line staff, including weekly one-on-ones, regular team meetings, job coaching and professional development opportunities Help plan and hold educational events for youth at Larkin Street Youth Service's housing sites and community centers Collaborate with internal departments, including Larkin Street Academy's workforce and arts programs, and Larkin Street housing sites located throughout San Francisco Develop partnerships with external non-profits, colleges, and universities Monitor data entry submission for all team members, ensuring periodic and timely entry Write monthly State of Union reports documenting successes in program operations Manage budget with a combination of restricted and unrestricted funding sources, completing monthly expense reports and assisting with annual budget development Support and maintain the day-to-day operations and flow of the Larkin Street Academy milieu Attend regular agency meetings, including program, department, leadership and all-staff Collaborate and coordinate with other staff and programs in support of clients experiencing special challenges Responsible for screening candidates, interviewing and onboarding Academic Support staff, and assisting with interviewing for other Larkin Street Youth Services positions Share in on-call rotation with other Larkin Street Youth Services Program Management, assisting in after-hours issues within Larkin Street housing sites Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency policies and standards and conforming to the requirements of this job description. Other duties as required. WHO YOU ARE: You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness. You hold a BA Degree in Education, Social Work, or other related field required. Equivalent combination of work and experience will be considered. You have at least 3 years experience in educational/workforce development, and/or supported vocational services required. You have previous experience working with homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth preferred. You are eager to work with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds, similar to the client base at Larkin Street Youth Services. You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as organized and collaborative. Your Spanish language skills are preferred, but not required. You work best in a hybrid working environment with one day per week work-from-home. You are willing to serve as an After Hours On-Call Supervisor for 7 days, every 6-8 weeks. You are willing to work holidays occasionally. THE PERKS: $75,000-$80,000 annual salary. Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision. Clipper Bay Pass - Commute for FREE! Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays. 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses. Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services. Health Advocate Service. Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment. Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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