Sophia has developed a broad range of products and capabilities aimed at improving student success, engagement, and retention, all in the interest of supporting students to reach their educational and employment goals. Sophia offers the fast pace and excitement of working for a startup, with the support and backing of an established organization. You will be on the front lines of educational innovation. This is an opportunity to drastically redefine how we serve students and how corporate partners provide opportunities for their employees.
Sophia is seeking a Program Manager to support the Partnerships team. The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized and detail-oriented with strong cross-functional communication skills. This person will be working closely with sales leaders to project manage the expansion of a new target audience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end management of strategic projects for the launch of a new audience
Create a database of state-by-state legislation, key stakeholders, and case studies
Lead project teams including vendors and internal cross-functional teams
Build weekly project status summaries with actions and areas for opportunity
Research industry trends and source innovative solutions that contribute to the growth and scalability of the business line
Consolidate external partner feedback and partner with Marketing to prioritize and develop assets/onboarding kits
Create internal playbooks for sales and partner success teams to provide best in class service to our partners
Connect with SME contractors, manage contracts and invoicing
Track and manage operational budget for contractors and events/memberships
Manage conferences, events and membership activities including the ordering of marketing materials for in person booths
Job Skills:
Organizational Skills – ability to manage work while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to solve problems, prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks, activities, and timelines; ability to self-direct but also respond to and follow through on assigned tasks by working both independently and collaboratively on teams.
Communication Skills – Ability to mediate, negotiate and resolve complex problems with cross-functional teams with professionalism and credibility; ability to listen to and communicate with team members and others in a positive and effective manner; ability to manage conflicts of interest and sensitive and confidential information.
Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact professionally, effectively and positively with various stakeholders; ability to form positive working relationships, foster effective team atmosphere, interact collaboratively with internal and external customers of varying capacities and backgrounds (e.g., staff, faculty, learners, etc.), and demonstrate high customer service orientation.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills – ability to analyze workflow patterns and concerns; ability to develop operational procedures to ensure workflow management; ability to engage in problem solving and to judge, critique, and escalate multiple complex issues.
Work Experience:
Experience in any of the following is preferred: Edtech, Higher Ed, K12, or Learning & Development
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Other:
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Must be able to use various productivity tools and systems.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.
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