Manager, Mentor Programs
US$70,500 – US$83,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager, Mentor Programs”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$70,500 – US$83,000 / yr |
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Study levelBachelor's
Title: Senior Manager, Mentor Programs
Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York
Report to: Associate Director, Scholar Support & Partnerships
Compensation: $70,500 - $83,000
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 or at Long Island University and Baurch College (subject to change); in-person attendance required for all Saturday programming at LIU and Baruch
Schedule: The typical weekly schedule is:
- For Fall/Spring Term: Tuesday through Saturday; Monday through Friday; and For Summer Term: Monday through Friday
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Manager, Mentor Programs leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of our mentorship program, a key element of the Scholars program. Our Mentorship Program matches 10th grade scholars with local professionals across many industries who volunteer to provide guidance and support as scholars begin to explore colleges and careers. This role will maintain communications, systems and processes that support 10th grade scholars along their journey through college and career and plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of program components, and supporting scholars, mentors, and volunteer partners.
Mentor Recruitment & Selection
- Lead mentor recruitment strategy, including identifying new partnerships, alumni and affinity networks, and platforms to promote the mentorship program.
- Oversee corporate partnerships to source employee volunteers as mentors via attending city-wide events, hosting informational sessions and conducting outreach.
- Manage annual mentor selection and matching process via interviews and surveys to ensure strong relationships for mentees and mentors.
- Develop and refines orientation materials for mentors and facilitates mentor training sessions.
- Ensure all mentors are in compliance with SEO, state-wide, and federal policies for working with minors including background checks and fingerprinting.
- Partner with grade-level Program Managers to match scholars with mentors based on shared experiences and goals.
Program Management
- Co-manage one full-time staff member shared across two Scholar programs by conducting 1:1 check-ins to ensure initiatives are on track, and providing ongoing coaching and professional development.
- Serve as the primary contact person for mentors by proactively communicating announcements and updates, and fielding questions as needed.