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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)
New York, New York, United States
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Program Manager, 11th Grade
SEO High School Scholars, New York
Assistant Director, 11th Grade
Compensation
$66,300 - $73,000
Exempt
Full-Time, Regular
New York, NY
Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005
The typical weekly schedule is as follows:
Tuesday through Saturday
Tuesday through Saturday
Monday through Friday
In-person attendance is required for all Saturday programming dates.at the following locations (subject to change):
Long Island University
Baruch College
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
SEO Scholars High School Program Managers are essential to the continued success of our Scholars Program. Program Managers are charged with building and maintaining a culture of high achievement and a supportive, family-like community that ultimately drives student performance in the program and high school. As an 11th Grade Program Manager, you will be responsible for the advisement and performance of a cohort of ~80 high school juniors.
Through a combination of group facilitated workshops and community circles, class observations, and individual advising, you will help Scholars develop holistically. Beyond ensuring a rigorous academic environment, you will be tasked with creating learning experiences that build Scholars’ academic and socio-emotional foundation to successfully navigate high school, college, and career.
Student Advising and Management
In coordination with the 11th grade department, lead and implement SEO Scholars programming on Saturdays, after school, and during the summer for ~80 Scholars.
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.
Compensation
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. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to put people first and foremost.
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 experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
EEOC Policy
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. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.
If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email
SEO Talent.
THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO
(Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential.
SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. 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. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.
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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 Assistant Director, develop content and best practices for Scholar advising.
Work with 10th and 12th grade staff to transition Scholars into and from the 11th grade each summer.
Support and guide Scholars through Summer Enrichment Program applications.
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 high school youth development.
Adhere to teamwide programming and administrative calendars.
Data Tracking & Analysis
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 and implement timely intervention plans; 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.
Program-wide Support
Foster and maintain relationships with parents, school partners, volunteers, and corporate partners
Assist with the planning, coordination, and supervision of occasional trips (e.g. college tours).
Lean into other projects/duties as assigned.