Program Manager Student Ambassadors

Ken Garff Automotive Group•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$52,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager – Student Ambassadors is responsible for developing and managing a statewide network of high school student leaders who promote engagement with the Ken Garff for Good student platform. This platform connects students to volunteer opportunities, internships, scholarships, and leadership experiences that help them prepare for college and future careers. This role identifies, recruits, trains, and supports student ambassadors in high schools who serve as peer advocates encouraging other students to create accounts and actively participate on the platform. Through engagement strategies, events, and digital outreach, the Program Manager ensures students understand how to access opportunities and earn points through platform participation. Students accumulate points for engaging in meaningful activities such as volunteering, applying for scholarships, completing leadership challenges, and exploring college and career pathways. Points can be redeemed for prizes and experiences that act as incentives to motivate students to prepare for post-secondary education and long-term success. Each Program Manager is assigned a geographic region of responsibility regarding school districts promoting our educational initiatives. The Program Manager ensures an emphasis on creating opportunity for rural, including low-income, minority, and female students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license
Proficient in English
Confident presenting to large groups and engaging one-on-one
Ability to collect, process, and present measurable results
Ability to plan for and take responsibility for goals and outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Organized, self-starter, and team-oriented
Demonstrates integrity and values transparency

Nice To Haves

Graphic design, website, and social media experience a plus
Communicates with enthusiasm and clarity; approaches work with thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Oversee 9-11 priority middle schools and high schools across the state.
Coordinate closely with school principals, teachers and other staff to support enthusiasm for our initiatives.
Visit schools on a semi-regular basis to: Speak in classrooms Table at school functions or lunches Promote our student facing initiatives – Women Who Succeed, esports, tech, and Ambassadors
Track Key Performance Indicators for the program across the state.
Provide weekly reports to leadership on progress and challenges related to measured goals.
Communicate regularly and integrate initiatives with other team members, including training on assigned Subject Matter Expert roles.
Increase student adoption of the platform by empowering ambassadors to drive peer-to-peer outreach.
Collaborate with the technology and programs teams to promote opportunities available on the platform, including: Volunteer opportunities Internships Scholarships Leadership experiences
Monitor student engagement metrics and develop strategies to increase participation and retention.
Manage the points-based incentive system that rewards students for engaging in college and career readiness activities.
Coordinate prize fulfillment and reward experiences tied to point redemption.
Ensure incentives motivate consistent student participation and long-term engagement.
Build relationships with high schools, counselors, and educators to support the Student Ambassador program.
Coordinate school visits, informational sessions, and student events that promote the platform.
Represent Ken Garff for Good at student-focused events and conferences.
Track key performance metrics such as student registrations, ambassador participation, and engagement activity.
Provide regular reports to leadership on program growth and impact.
Continuously refine the program based on data, student feedback, and emerging best practices.
Identify and cultivate opportunities for students to broaden their leadership skills and prepare for post-secondary education.
Manage the back-end services that support student success such as volunteering, internship, parent engagement and leadership opportunities.
Analyze data gathered from the Ken Garff for Good platform to understand populations served and better opportunities to market to middle and high school students with the end result of enrolling in post-secondary education.