Title: 11th Grade Program Manager
Department: HS Scholars, San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
FLSA: Exempt
Compensation: $68,000-$72,000
ABOUT SEO
We Propel Human Potential. SEO is an educational non-profit focused on improving outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and opportunities that maximize the full potential of our students. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence for the students we serve!
About San Francisco Scholars
SEO Scholars provides motivated, low income public high school students with a rigorous out-of-school supplemental academic curriculum, college guidance and the leadership development necessary to gain admission to, and succeed at, competitive colleges and universities. SEO Scholars San Francisco is the first expansion region for this program and aims to replicate for Bay Area students the stellar outcomes that the program has delivered in New York City. (Learn more here: SEO Scholars)
POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
With a portfolio of operational, strategic and student-facing responsibilities, the Program Manager role provides the opportunity to make an impact both organization-wide and in direct service.
The Program Manager is responsible for advising and managing a cohort of 60 high school Scholars in their third year in the SEO Scholars program (11th grade summer through end of 11th grade spring). This includes (1) building and maintaining a culture of high achievement and a supportive, family-like community that ultimately drives student performance in high school, and (2) leading students through programming (including mentoring and advisory curriculum) that will directly contribute to superior high school performance, in preparation for successful admission to competitive four-year colleges and universities. It is our goal to send 100% of our high school graduates to competitive four-year colleges and universities for free.
Implement SEO programming on Saturdays, aGer school and during Summer Academy for Scholars in their third year of the program. This includes designing and delivering Opening Circles and Program Manager Sessions, and delivering the 11th Grade Mentor and Avdisory lessons
Monitor grades in SEO Scholars classes, high school courses, dual enrollment courses, and standardized test scores; use data to drive advising discussions with Scholars
Support in managing mentor program- recruit, select and pair volunteer mentors with 11th Grade Scholars
Assist with the supervision and planning of college tours and trips
Execute Enrichment Program related programming and ensure successful application cycle and strong Enrichment Program placement for all 11th graders
Create and maintain strategic partnerships with Enrichment Program hosts and ensure successful Enrichment Program placement for all 11th grade Scholars
Oversee the application process of SEO’s Professional Experience Internship program
Manage concurrent enrollment partnership opportunities for cohort
Create and nurture an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, an inclusive, close-knit, and supportive community, and a college-going culture
Provide data-driven academic advising and appropriate psychosocial guidance to all Scholars in cohort; monitor student attendance, participation, and performance at SEO and in high school; refer out to other agencies as necessary
Serve as primary parent contact for 11th grade students in your cohort and their families; conduct individual and group parent meetings
Data Management and Program Evaluation as related to 11th grade goals and outcomes
Support with design and execution of additional programmatic opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience college advising or teaching in a public/private high school for 3 year preferred
Strong work ethic
Demonstrated passion for closing the achievement gap on the high school and college level for first-generation and low-income students
Ability to guide students toward ambitious goals
Highly adaptable and solutions-oriented with an ability to solve complex problems
An uncompromising commitment to the highest quality work and exceptional results
Strong communicator, including ability to effectively facilitate a classroom of Scholars
Superior written communication, organizational and project management skills
Highly resourceful, able to anticipate obstacles and change courses appropriately
Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Bachelor's degree required
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases
Ability to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and some nights as dictated by programming needs
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Spanish language proficiency and experience working with first-generation college-bound students a plus
Experience with Salesforce
SEO EEOC Policy
At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.
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