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Manager - Scholar Admissions

New York, New York, United States

Title: Manager, Scholar Admissions

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York 

Report to: Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions 

Compensation: $66,300 - $75,500

FLSA: Exempt 

Employee Type: Full-Time, Regular 

Location: New York, NY 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005 

Schedule:  

  • 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 at the following locations (subject to change): 
    • Long Island University 
    • Baruch College  

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.  

ABOUT SEO Scholars

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. 

Position Overview

The Manager, Scholar Admissions plays a critical role in growing and strengthening SEO Scholars by developing data-informed recruitment strategies, building school and community partnerships, and leading the admissions process. This role combines strategy, customer service, data analysis, and operations to ensure SEO reaches and enrolls high-potential students while providing an exceptional experience for applicants and families. The ideal candidate is highly organized, data-driven, customer service-oriented, and passionate about expanding educational opportunities for students across New York City.

Recruitment Data Management & Operations

  • Track, analyze, and report on recruitment and admissions metrics to monitor progress toward enrollment goals and identify trends.
  • Prepare weekly reports, dashboards, and materials for leadership data meetings to support strategic decision-making.
  • Partner with recruitment leadership to develop and refine data-driven recruitment strategies.
  • Manage the NYC admissions inbox and Interest Form inquiries, ensuring timely, professional communication with students, families, and school partners.
  • Manage Salesforce and other recruitment systems to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable data.
  • Coordinate Interview Days and other recruitment logistics while continuously improving recruitment processes and systems.

Recruitment, Partnership & Admissions 

  • Execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to build a strong, diverse applicant pipeline.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other external stakeholders throughout New York City.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings with school partners, recruitment presentations, workshops, and outreach events.
  • Represent SEO at school visits, community events, and information sessions, delivering engaging presentations to students, families, and educators.
  • Oversee the admissions process by reviewing applications, recommending candidates for interviews, facilitating selection discussions, and ensuring a smooth, equitable experience from application through enrollment.

Program & Scholar Support

  • Maintain accurate Scholar and program data to support advising, interventions, and program planning.
  • Generate weekly reports to support Program Managers in monitoring Scholar progress.
  • Track intervention efforts and analyze outcomes to support Scholar success.
  • Ensure timely distribution of report cards, progress reports, and other Scholar communications.
  • Support program operations and facilitate programming when needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or enrollment is required, and experience with NYC high school and/or college admissions is strongly preferred.

Competencies & Skills

  • Highly data-oriented with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to timely, responsive communication.
  • Experience using data to develop recruitment strategies and inform decision-making.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills required.
  • Demonstrated success managing recruitment, admissions, or outreach processes using CRM and data management systems, including Salesforce.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage students, families, educators, and community partners.
  • Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple ongoing projects, with the ability to collaborate and work independently toward programmatic goals when needed 
  • Passion for expanding educational opportunities and advancing educational equity.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English is highly preferred; additional language 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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