Senior Manager, Student Programs

As the Senior Manager, Student Programs, you will play a pivotal role in empowering youth both nationally and internationally to contribute to positive change through various programs focused on advocacy, education, leadership, and service. This position demands a seasoned professional capable of effectively collaborating to design, develop, and host events for students from elementary to university levels.
Essential Functions:
Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and nurture relationships with student groups, parents, teachers, administrators, and relevant organizations to foster engagement and participation.
• Collaborate with AVP to manage budget reports for activities in the Virginia region.

• Maintain and enhance existing relationships with student groups, overseeing events, fundraisers, school clubs, regional summits, and international mobility programs.
• Collaborate with the Director, Strategic Initiative, and Administrative Coordinator for planning and executing local events, programs, and fundraisers.

• Ensure timely and effective communication with students and supporters through various channels.
• Update and maintain the Student Programs database with accurate contact information.
• Utilize collected data to drive engagement and fundraising strategies.

• Co-lead and implement student group field trips.
• Assist in planning, executing, and wrapping up the annual International Student Leadership Conference and Step-Up Symposium.

• Seek opportunities for professional growth in working with youth, service learning, and leadership.
• Attend global conferences and events as needed.
• Additional duties as necessary or assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 2-4 years experience working with youth required. Position will engage elementary through university students.
• Prior experience with planning events, conferences and/or workshops is required.
• Prior experience with fundraising, development, and writing grants or proposals is essential.

• Comfortable working with youth and speaking in front of large groups.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and a problem solver
• Detail-oriented and well organized.
• Multi-tasks, with strong time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and a team player.
• Travel and work irregular hours as necessary.
• Ability to work with people from different cultures
• Student advising skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in various software programs, including Outlook and Microsoft Office. Experience with Raiser's Edge is preferred.
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van.
• Previous involvement with Operation Smile is preferred.