Senior Associate, Student Affairs

National Education Opportunity Network (NEON)

(Sr.) Associate role managing student opportunities and scholar engagement at NEON. Collaborating to support educational equity initiatives and student success.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program management capabilities, including logistical coordination, data analysis, and student engagement strategies. Committed to advancing educational equity and supporting diverse student populations through effective communication and collaboration.

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Program ManagementData AnalysisStudent EngagementLogistical CoordinationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program Logistics ManagementData MonitoringSuccess Metrics EvaluationSocial Media AnalyticsContent Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunity BuildingProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

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SalesforceCanvasInstagramLinkedIn

Industry Keywords

Student AffairsStudent DevelopmentEducational EquityTitle I SchoolsScholarship Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage key student opportunities and scholar engagement activities, including the NEON Alumni Board, Student Advisory Board, and scholarship program nominations.
Partner with the Director of College Access to support the College Access Mentors initiative in SY26-27. This includes managing TF Mentors, supporting the development of content and resources for the College Knowledge course, monitoring program implementation, and evaluating key success metrics.
Assist with the logistical coordination of the Carnegie Merit Scholars Program, virtual and in-person admissions events, and Honor Society operations.
Provide students with transcript access support upon course completion.
Work collaboratively with our Communications team to highlight student opportunities and success stories.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional experience required, with a strong preference for a background in student affairs, student development, or student-facing program management.
Demonstrated experience in managing program logistics and utilizing data/student feedback to monitor implementation and evaluate success metrics.
Excellent organizational skills, adept at managing multiple tasks, student cohorts, and operational priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for building community, fostering student engagement, and supporting diverse student populations.
Comfortable proactively identifying solutions and suggesting strategic program improvements.
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with posting and analytics tracking on social media platforms, primarily Instagram and LinkedIn, is preferred.
Experience with Salesforce and/or Canvas is preferred.
A deep, personal commitment to advancing educational equity and supporting students from underserved backgrounds.
Passion for expanding opportunities and addressing the systemic challenges that exist in Title I schools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with 4% match (fully vested)
professional development support
remote work stipends and equipment
coworking space access
paid sick leave with flexible vacation