National Association for College Admission Counseling · 8 hours ago
Program Manager
Arlington, VA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe National Association for College Admission Counseling is seeking a dedicated and strategic Program Manager to lead high-impact initiatives focused on systemic reform in college admissions. This role involves overseeing multiple projects, developing new frameworks, and engaging with various stakeholders to promote education equity.
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Responsibilities
Program Design & Execution: Create, implement, and manage a suite of new and existing interdependent projects (e.g., research initiatives, advocacy, partnerships, pilot programs), ensuring all deliverables meet high standards of quality, impact, and timelines
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Build and maintain robust relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including college admission professionals, K-12 counselors, policymakers, and researchers. This role will also manage current and future advisory councils for various initiatives
Communications & Reporting: Develop strategies for the Center to share our current initiatives with internal and external stakeholders by collaborating with our social media and communications team. Additionally, this role will support the Director of the Center with reports or updates to the NACAC leadership team, NACAC’s Board of Directors, grant funders, and the broader education community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of related experience is required, with progressive responsibility
Experience that demonstrates strategic, creative, and analytical thinking
Familiarity with the education and admissions landscape
Strong interpersonal skills and public speaking abilities
Proficiency in proofreading, copyediting, and professional writing
Enthusiastic personality, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Maintain a high level of organization to manage multiple projects or processes with varying deadlines simultaneously
Establish and maintain relationships in a competitive environment
Work independently, think critically to provide solutions to difficult problems, and create value
Engage effectively in a hybrid environment using Teams, Zoom, and other collaboration tools
Build collaborative working relationships with staff, members, and external stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree related to higher education, policy, or management
Previous experience as a college admission counselor for at least two years
Previous experience driving systemic-level change
Company
National Association for College Admission Counseling
National Association for College Admission Counseling helps students with counseling and expert advice for enhanced college process.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
McGrath, John
Deputy CEO
Ashley M. Perzyna
Chief Operating Officer
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