About the Role
The Program Manager, Alternative Investments supports the Associate Director and Senior Resident in the day-to-day coordination and execution of SEO's Alternative Investments programming. This role serves as an operational backbone for the Alternative Investments Fellowship Program, ensuring programming is well-organized, information flows effectively, and deliverables are met.
Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end coordination of AIFP programming, including scheduling, logistics, communications, and event execution.
- Maintain and update program calendars, participant trackers, coach schedules, and operational documentation.
- Assist in coordinating logistics for the SEO Alternative Investments Conference and other marquee program events.
- Assist in sourcing and coordinating with vendors, third-party training providers, and external coaches.
- Support the coordination of partner-led events, including materials preparation, firm communications, and post-event follow-up.
- Serve as a consistent point of contact for program participants on logistical and administrative matters.
- Support the Associate Director in managing work streams across the Alternative Investments portfolio, tracking progress against program milestones.
- Liaise with the Pathways team to coordinate participant readiness updates and support the matching and placement process.
- Coordinate with the Program Manager supporting Level Up: Alternative Investments and Investment Academy to support the pipeline for alternative investments roles.
- Collaborate with coaches and AIFP mentors supporting the Alternative Investments programs.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of program curriculum materials.
- Draft written content for participant communications, program marketing materials, newsletters, and engagement updates.
- Support the onboarding of new AIFP participants.
- Assist in the fellow and participant selection process for AIFP.
- Facilitate participant engagement touchpoints, connecting participants to resources, coaches, and program opportunities.
- Maintain program data across tracking systems and databases.
- Support the preparation of regular program performance updates and reporting.
- Track key program metrics and flag data gaps or discrepancies.
- Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests.
- Perform other assigned duties in support of SEO Career & Alternative Investments program goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution required.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, operations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, track deliverables, and coordinate across stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with or interest in alternative investments, private equity, or financial services preferred.
- Experience with CRM or program management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Monday.com) a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Skills
- Project Management
- Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Initiative & Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking & Flexibility
- Technical Proficiency
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Regular
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $70,500 - $83,000
Benefits
- Low-cost health, vision, and dental options
- Generous holiday schedule and PTO policies
- Disability coverage
- Fully paid time off for new parents
- Employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts
About the Company
- Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
- SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants.
- Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.
- Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world.
- Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V.
- We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.
- If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.
