12th Grade Program Manager

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)•San Francisco, CA

8d•$70,304 - $73,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from September to June and some evenings.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the California public college system and top ranked private colleges preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

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.
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.
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.
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.