High School Program Manager

High School Program Manager

The High School Enrollment Manager owns the family experience for our high school programs. That runs from a family’s first inquiry to pick-up day, and then into alumni engagement. You’ll build the recruitment pipeline and be a main point of contact for families. You’ll also make sure every student arrives prepared, so the whole journey feels like one continuous, positive experience.

This role works across External Relations, Enrollment and Student Services. It reports to the Director of External Relations and works closely with the Associate Director of Admissions, the Institutional Relations Manager and the Associate Dean of Student Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and outreach

  • Help develop and carry out recruitment strategies for all of SEA’s high school programs
  • Represent SEA at high school fairs, community events, information sessions and other recruitment activities
  • Build strong relationships with high schools, school districts, counselors, independent educational consultants, community organizations and colleges that partner with high schools
  • Serve as a primary contact for All Aboard partner organizations and identify new partnership opportunities
  • Help create promotional materials and communications that turn interest from families into applications
  • Lead outreach to and follow-up with prospective students and families throughout the recruitment cycle

Admissions and onboarding

  • Guide students and families through application requirements, deadlines, financial aid and program selection
  • Confirm enrollments, process required documents and follow up on outstanding pre-program checklist items, including medical forms with our Medical Coordinator
  • Coordinate onboarding and orientation so the move from admitted student to enrolled participant feels welcoming and organized
  • Plan and run webinars for prospective and admitted students
  • Assist with high school student interviews

Other responsibilities

  • Support enrollment and advancement events and travel (no more than 3 weeks per year)
  • Help identify, write and manage grant submissions
  • Other duties as assigned

Your year at glance:

  • Fall: recruitment fairs and outreach, updating applications and processes, building school pipelines with alumni
  • Winter: fairs, interviews, webinars and family communication
  • Spring: helping admitted families complete required paperwork, plus campus fairs
  • Summer: pre-program planning, greeting students when they arrive and attending end-of-program symposiums

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/POSITION INFORMATION

  • Reports to Director of External Relations
  • Fair Labor Standards Status:   Exempt.
  • Hours of Work for this position are: Full-time, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Pay Range: $50,000 – $60,000

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, business or a related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in an academic or leadership role
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a CRM or student information system
  • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend and climb stairs throughout the workday
  • Strong situational awareness and good judgment in student-facing settings

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working with high school students and families
  • Background in admissions, enrollment management, recruitment or educational marketing
  • Experience representing an organization at fairs and conferences
  • Familiarity with CRM and enrollment systems (Salesforce, Slate, HubSpot, Blackbaud or similar) and digital marketing tools, and a willingness to master them
  • Experience with crisis management or student support services
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Independent school experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to development@sea.edu . Please contact Human Resources for additional information.