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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) · 12 hours ago

10th Grade Program Manager

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is an educational non-profit focused on closing opportunity gaps for young people. The 10th Grade Program Manager will be responsible for the advisement and performance of a cohort of high school sophomores, ensuring a supportive community and driving student performance through various programming initiatives.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Lead and implement SEO Scholars programming on Saturdays, after school, and during the summer for a class of 250+ Scholars (approximately 80 Scholars per cohort)

Build and deliver effective lesson plans with clear objectives and alignment to programming goals

Create and nurture an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, an inclusive, close-knit and supportive community, and a college-going culture

Provide academic advising to all Scholars in their assigned cohort through leading advising hours, conducting meetings for students and parents, and meeting with Scholars 1:1 or in small groups

Consistently set high expectations for all Scholars to adhere to program policies and behavioral standards

Provide socio-emotional guidance, advising, and support to ensure Scholars’ successful completion of the program

Under the guidance of the 10th Grade Assistant Director, develop content and best practices for Scholar advising

Work with 9th and 11th grade staff to transition Scholars into and from the 10th grade each summer

Manage administrative duties including entering and tracking program data accurately and as necessary in Salesforce database to assess student progress

Develop and manage project plans with clear deliverables, due dates, and dependencies; regularly report progress and roadblocks to manager and other stakeholders

Coordinate projects or initiatives that support positive youth development in high school

Adhere to teamwide programming and administrative calendars

Facilitate weekly instructor check-in meetings to gather information about Scholar performance and collaborate on action plans to support Scholars

Track attendance and assignment completion rates; achieve attendance, retention, and assignment completion goals, and provide timely data to the Assistant Director

Monitor grades in SEO Scholars classes, high school courses, and standardized test scores; use data to drive advising discussions with Scholars

Foster and maintain relationships with parents, school partners, volunteers, and corporate partners

Support Scholars and volunteer mentors in building a productive, mutually beneficial relationship

Assist with the planning, coordination, and supervision of occasional trips (e.g. college tours)

Lean into other projects/duties as assigned

Qualification

High school teachingStudent advisingData trackingProject planningBilingual Spanish/EnglishCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

2+ years of high school teaching experience required

Experience working with large groups of high school students

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to clearly and effectively present content in a public forum, engage in active listening, and command the attention of large groups

Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be practiced in building professional relationships and delivering constructive, honest and productive feedback to Scholars and family members

Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit that translates into successful accomplishment of program goals

Highly adaptable and solutions-oriented with an ability to solve complex problems even when faced with resource limitations

Excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and ability to multitask and handle changing priorities

Strong follow-through and accountability able to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines with minimal reminders

Intermediate to advanced Excel and reporting skills with an affinity towards data-driven outcomes

Background working with families and within communities reflective of SEO's Scholar population with the combined lived and learned experience to effectively apply a genuinely empathic, and inclusive lens to both relationships and work product