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11th Grade Program Manager

San Francisco, California, United States

Title: 11th Grade Program Manager
Department: SEO High School Scholars San Francisco
Report to: Associate Director, Programs
Compensation: $68,640 - $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 and four days a week during the Summer Term. 
  • 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.
    • Berkeley City College, 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704.

ABOUT SEO

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. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW

With a portfolio of operational, strategic, and student-facing responsibilities, the 11th Grade Program Manager role provides the opportunity to make an impact both organization-wide and in direct service.

The 11th Grade 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 11th grade summer through end of 11th 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.

  • Lead and implement SEO Scholars programming on Saturdays, after school, and during the summer. 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, including tracking and analyzing 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, which includes monitoring student attendance, participation, and performance at SEO and in high school, and consulting with Associate Director of Program to refer out to other agencies as necessary.
  • Support Manager of Mentoring and Enrichment Programs in managing mentor program, which includes recruiting, selecting and pairing 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 relevant staff.
  • Serve as primary parent contact for 11th grade students in your cohort and their families, which includes leveraging 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
  • 2+ years’ public teaching/counseling experience strongly preferred.
  • Direct experience working with high school-age students.
  • Experience in student coaching and advising, including interfacing with parents and families.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Evidence of progressive career growth within roles increasing in responsibility and autonomy.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated passion for closing the opportunity.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English is highly preferred; other languages skills are welcome.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

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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