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Associate -Program Manager -Recognition and Engagement Lead

Capital One
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
The Students & Grads Tech team builds Capital One’s pipeline of top junior talent by delivering a program that communicates our technology innovation and impact while developing outstanding associates at the start of their careers. We are looking for an exceptional associate to support our Tech Student & Grads Alumni in a Recognition & Engagement Role. The ideal candidate will oversee the end-to-end mentorship lifecycle, developing and executing large scale events (both virtually and in-person), and have proven experience in leading projects across multiple functions. The ideal candidate will also have strong project management, organization, and communication skills, in addition to laser customer focus and meticulous attention to detail.

Why You Want This Job!

  • Impact. You will contribute to the overall success of Capital One by delivering a best in class alumni experience for the Students and Grads Tech organization
  • Challenge. You will be challenged to manage existing programs and events while supporting new initiatives and ideas, ensuring each associate is supported and has an exceptional start to their alumni career
  • Great work environment. You can enjoy a fast paced and fun work environment where innovation is rewarded and where you can learn from talented coworkers

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Own the end to end mentorship process for Students and Grads Tech encompassing allocation, training and support for all mentors for our full time associates and interns
  • Deliver a high impact graduation event twice a year marking the milestone from program associate to alumni
  • Create and maintain an Alumni Database to improve visibility of program volunteer opportunities and engage alumni of all levels across the full population totaling over 3,100 associates.
  • Create and execute a continuous recognition strategy to celebrate associate longevity and retention by honoring key alumni milestones with events and strategic touch points.
  • Manage comprehensive communications across multiple channels including team calendars, Google Sites, email, newsletters, and Slack
  • While this role is based in either McLean or Richmond, travel to either of the locations will be required 2-3 times annually (travel sponsored by by Capital One)

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree or military experience
  • At least 1 year of experience working in program or project management or at least 1 year of working in employee development or engagement or a combination of both

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least two years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or consulting
  • Experience working at a technology company
  • Experience with project management
  • Experience in Campus Programs or Recruiting
  • Proficient knowledge of G Suites including Google Slides and Google Sheets
  • High degree of professionalism and integrity when interacting with all customer contacts
  • Strong empathetic communication skills with varying levels of leaders and associates

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $73,300 - $83,700 for HR Associate

Richmond, VA: $66,700 - $76,100 for HR Associate

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Salary : $66,700 - $76,100

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