12th Grade Program Manager

Title: 12th 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

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Knowledge of the California public college system and top ranked private colleges preferred.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to execute on…