11th Grade Program Manager

About the role

• Title: Program Manager, 11th Grade
• Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco
• Report to: Assistant Director, Programs
• Compensation: $70,304 - $73,000
• FLSA: Exempt
• Employee Type: Full-Time, Regular
• Location: San Francisco, CA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at Three Embarcadero Center Promenade Level, Suite P-1 San Francisco, CA 94111

Location/Hours

• 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 and four days a week during the Summer Term.
• Work requires local travel beyond the office for Saturday programming at the following location (subject to change):
• UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Position Overview

With a portfolio of operational, strategic, and student-facing responsibilities, the Program Manager role provides the opportunity to make an impact both organization-wide and in direct service.

The Program Manager is responsible for advising and managing a cohort of up to 60 high school Scholars in their third year in the SEO Scholars program (rising 11 th grade summer through end of 11 th grade spring).

This includes (1) building and maintaining a culture of high achievement and a supportive, family-like community that ultimately drives student performance in high school, and (2) leading students through programming (including mentoring and advisory curriculum) that will directly contribute to superior high school performance, in preparation for successful admission to competitive four-year colleges and universities.

It is our goal to send 100% of our high school graduates to competitive four-year colleges and universities for free.

Responsibilities

• Lead and i mplement SEO Scholars programming on Saturdays, after school, and during the s ummer. This includes designing and delivering Opening Circles and Advisory lessons, collaborating with instructional staff who serve your assigned cohort of Scholars. and co-facilitating the 11th Grade Mentor sessions.
• Monitor the performance and engagement of all Scholars in assigned cohort; track and analyze Scholar attendance, assignment completion, assessments and grades in SEO Scholars classes, high school courses, community college courses, and standardized test scores. Use data to drive advising discussions with Scholars
• Create and nurture an inclusive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and college readiness.
• Collaborate with co-11th Grade Program Manager on college advising curriculum creation and adaptations to meet overall 11th Grade advising strategy
• Provide data-driven academic advising and appropriate psychosocial guidance to all Scholars in cohort; monitor student attendance, participation, and performance at SEO and in high school; consult with Associate Director of Program to refer out to other agencies as necessary
• Support Manager of Mentoring and Enrichment Programs in m anag ing mentor program- r ecruit, select and pair volunteer mentors with 11th Grade Scholars
• Collaborate with co-11th grade Program Manager and Manager of Mentoring and Enrichment Programs to ensure successful application cycle and strong Enrichment Program placement for all 11th graders
• Manage dual enrollment partnership opportunities for cohort through communication and collaboration with rel evant staff.
• Serve as primary parent contact for 11th grade students in your cohort and their families; leverage data and learning partnerships to conduct individual and group parent meetings to foster Scholar's successful completion of the program.
• Facilitate instructor check-in meetings to gather information about Scholar performance and advise on action plans to support Scholars.
• Collaborate with 10th and 12th grade staff to transition Scholars into and from the 11th grade each summer.
• 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).
• Effectively manage data in alignment with 11th grade goals and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Direct experience working with high school-age students. 2+ years' public teaching/counseling experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in student coaching and advising, including interfacing with parents and families.
• Evidence of progressive career growth within roles increasing in responsibility and autonomy.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to growth mindset
• Ability to guide students toward ambitious goals
• Highly adaptable and solutions-oriented with an ability to solve complex problems
• An uncompromising commitment to the highest quality work and exceptional results
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and some nights as dictated by programming needs.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Demonstrated passion for closing the opportunity and academic achievement gap at the high school and college level for first-generation and historically marginalized student populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to clearly and effectively present content in a public forum, engage in active listening, and command the attention of large groups of students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be practiced building professional relationships and delivering constructive, honest and productive feedback to Scholars and family members.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and reporting skills with an affinity towards data-driven outcomes. Experience with Salesforce preferred.
• A proven background working with families and within communities reflective of SEO's scholar population with the combined lived and learned experience to effectively apply a genuinely empathic, intentional, and inclusive lens to both relationships and work product.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is highly preferred; other languages skills are welcome!

Compensation

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 historically excluded and underrepresented communities - including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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