Program Manager, Scholar Outreach, Career & Graduate School Opportunities

QuestBridge

Program Manager supporting existing programming and outreach initiatives for QuestBridge's scholars and alumni. Managing application and career-related resources to enhance opportunities for current students and early career professionals.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $62,400 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing graduate school and career development programs, with a strong focus on outreach, engagement, and operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and analytics to optimize workflows and measure program impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree5+ Years Experience in Education or NonprofitsProgram ManagementExcellent Written and Oral Communication SkillsFamiliarity with Graduate School Admissions

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementOutreach Campaign ManagementEvent DevelopmentData Tracking and AnalyticsOperational Process Establishment

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProfessionalismAdaptabilityJudgment in Difficult SituationsSensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds

Tools & Technologies

CanvaPeopleGroveSlateWrike

Industry Keywords

Graduate School AdmissionsCareer ServicesRecruitmentNonprofit SectorLife Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning and execution of graduate school and career development programs, managing multi-channel outreach campaigns that expand audience reach, drive engagement, and elevate opportunity awareness across eligible QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni.
Provide support to QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni throughout application processes while managing vendor relationships and bolstering overall team operational efficiency.
Develop and deliver dynamic, high impact recruitment events and program resources to support applicants through various opportunities.
Become an expert in the team’s project management tools, and adept at creating efficient, streamlined systems to optimize workflows.
Use tracking, surveys, and analytics to measure the impact of our outreach efforts.
Work with the team to gain a deep understanding of the population we serve and the opportunities we offer.
Research and stay informed in hiring practices, employment trends and other labor-related issues, and news and trends in the graduate school admissions and financial aid space.
Support other organizational projects, tasks, and goals as needed and as assigned.
With other QuestBridge Staff, annually read and evaluate student applications for major programs and other opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience in education, nonprofits, or marketing/recruitment.
Familiarity and passion for selective graduate school admissions, career services, life design, or campus recruitment.
Ability to manage multiple programs while maintaining a high level of organization and professionalism.
Track record of setting priorities, establishing operational processes, and executing on plans with measurable outcomes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience.
Able to comfortably adapt in a dynamic, remote working environment with changing requirements and priorities.
Heightened sensitivity to students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement in difficult situations.
Experience with the following platforms: Canva, PeopleGrove, Slate, and Wrike. (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance including access to flexible spending and health savings accounts
generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure
401k (pretax or Roth)
paid parental leave
remote work stipends
flexible work hours
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