Program Manager, Protégé

Title: Program Manager, Protégé
Department: Leadership Institute  
Report to: Director, Leadership Institute  
Compensation: $64,350 - $75,500
FLSA: Exempt
Location/Hours: Hybrid – 3 days/week in office

All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire.  

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 Leadership Institute provides ongoing development for SEO alumni, customized for each stage of their career, with three distinct features: making connections, professional and personal development, and civic engagement. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

SEO Protégé, an initiative of the SEO Leadership Institute, draws on SEO’s track record of success in preparing and placing talent into college and career, but takes it one step further. Protégé facilitates relationships and connections between SEO alumni starting their careers and a senior-level advisor, or “Patron”.

We are seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of SEO Protege. The Program Manager is expected to partner with SEO leadership to cultivate professional mentoring relationships between senior executives and early career professionals. This role requires a highly motivated, strategic thinker with excellent relationship, project management and communication skills.

• Collaborate with SEO board members, alumni and staff to recruit mentors and mentees to participate in the SEO Mentoring.
• Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person events and training for program participants, including an annual ceremony.
• Make appropriate mentor-mentee matches and support their relationship building.
• Support the development of presentations, webinars, program materials, and assist with tracking of responses to surveys and other constituent inquiries.
• Work across departments to market the program, recruit participants, and facilitate successful events.
• Participate in the design of, and report on, program impact measures.
• Manage technical and administrative aspects of the program including training platforms.
• Apply rapid cycle improvement to each year and apply learnings to subsequent program years
• Track expenses, facilitate payment to vendors and forecast future expenses.
• Assist in creating various feedback surveys, information forms, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution required; advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience professional and leadership program development.
• Experience with program evaluation and measurement preferred.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Excellent people and project management skills, including staff development and partner management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to manage workflow independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, virtual meeting channels like Zoom and content databases.

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/.