12th Grade Program Manager

Title: 12 th Grade Program Manager Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco   Report to: Director, Programs   Compensation: $70,304 - $73,000 FLSA: Exempt Location/Hours:   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). Summer Term: Monday through Friday. In-person attendance is required for all Saturday programming dates.  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.  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. 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. All are welcome to apply. POSITION OVERVIEW The 12th Grade Program Manager is a perfect role for someone eager to provide individualized advising directly to academically-prepared students throughout the year they apply to college. We are seeking highly motivated, professional, self-directed, and enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about propelling the potential of young people who are farthest away from academic opportunity. The ideal candidate will have 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 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. Provide data-driven advising to all Scholars in the cohort via one-on-one, small group, and family meetings. 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. Instruction & Coaching  Deliver college seminars to 12th grade Scholars using existing curriculum and revising as needed to reflect the changing college admissions landscape. Partner with writing instructors to support all associated college essays as well as and all scholarship, enrichment program, and opportunity program applications. 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. Scholar & Family Engagement 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. Collect, enter, and analyze all key data points for 12th grade.  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.   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 as a college counselor or advisor.   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. COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Knowledge of the California public college system and top ranked private colleges preferred.  Strong work ethic and positive attitude. Demonstrated ability to execute on short-term, deadline-driven tasks, as well as important long-term projects requiring collaboration with internal and external constituencies. Adept at building authentic relationships with students quickly. Ability to conduct difficult conversations with Scholars and families to give honest, productive feedback. Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism. Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. 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. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. 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