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Posted Jun 1112th Grade Program Manager
at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity
San Francisco, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Create and foster an environment for all 12th grade Scholars that encourages intellectual curiosity, an inclusive, close-knit and supportive community, and a college-going culture.
- Guide all 12th grade Scholars through the development of their college applications, all associated essays, and the financial aid process following SEO’s college advising approach.
- Manage all college applications and matriculation decisions from start to completion, providing individualized support as needed and ensuring 100% of applications are submitted on time.
- Deliver college seminars to 12th grade Scholars using existing curriculum and revising as needed to reflect the changing college admissions landscape.
- Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
- Plan several key College Admissions related events throughout the school year including but not limited to Graduation, Mock admissions day, FAFSA day, and College Decision Day.
- Plan and manage operations for the annual Spring Break College Trip to Southern California for 11th grade Scholars and staff.
- Create, update, and manage all student-facing trackers.
- Create and send monthly Family Newsletters.
- Deliver and support all 12th grade Family Workshops and assist in workshop content creation.
Requirements
- Two weeks of in-person attendance will be required during our College Application Bootcamp programming from mid to late July.
- Upon hire, all candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at Three Embarcadero Center Promenade Level, Suite P-1 San Francisco, CA 94111.
- SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates.
- experience as a college counselor in a high school or college setting with financial aid and scholarship advising experience, and possess a strong belief that, through commitment and hard work, students can achieve their dreams of college acceptance, attendance, and completion. College Advising
- QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree. 2+ years of
- experience teaching, coaching, or advising high school students, with a focus on college-bound pathways and English;
- Experience working with students in communities aligned with SEO’s mission and passion for preparing them to lead by example in their families, communities, and careers.
- Knowledge of the California public college system and top ranked private colleges preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to execute on short-term, deadline-driven tasks, as well as important long-term projects requiring collaboration with internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to conduct difficult conversations with Scholars and families to give honest, productive feedback.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.
- Must be data driven. Knowledge of Excel and
- experience working with Salesforce (database) and Brightspace (LMS) are a plus.
- experience of the applicant along with the
- 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.
- If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent . THE ORGANIZATION
- Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.
- Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence.
Benefits
- Compensation: $70,304 - $73,000 FLSA: Exempt
- Ability to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from September to June and some evenings. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive
- benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts.
- The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.
- Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and
- Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Contact
- Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/ .
Additional details
- Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco
- This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid schedule requiring in-person work three days a week (including required Saturdays) and virtual work two days a week.
- The typical weekly schedule is as follows:
- Fall Term: Tuesday through Saturday (3x a month); Monday through Friday (1x month).
- Spring Term: Tuesday through Saturday (3x a month); Monday through Friday (1x month).
- In-person attendance is required for all Saturday programming dates.
- Work requires local travel beyond the office for Saturday programming at the following locations (subject to change):
- UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 ABOUT SEO
- Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
- SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates.