About Momentum Education:
Momentum Education is an educational nonprofit dedicated to helping first-generation, low-income students get to and through post-secondary education—whether a four-year degree, two-year degree, or vocational certification—and ultimately secure employment that pays a living wage.
Momentum operates two core programs: a High School Program and a Post-Secondary Program.
High School Program:
Test Preparation: A summer SAT Bootcamp designed to help students earn a college-ready score.
Application Support: Monthly meetings with students to support college and community college applications, financial aid completion, and post-secondary enrollment.
Students earn micro-stipends throughout the program to encourage engagement and performance.
Post-Secondary Program:
Academic Advising: Monthly student surveys analyzed using AI to identify “Red Flag” students who receive targeted advisor support.
Career Support: Weekly career webinars, job and internship application support, and connections to Young Professional mentors.
Students earn micro-stipends for completing key milestones, including survey submission, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, and securing internships.
About the Position:
Momentum Education seeks a High School Program Manager. The High School Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that at least 80% of participating students enroll in college or community college and earn a college-ready SAT score.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Houston, Texas, and reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities:
The High School Program Manager will:
Help design an SAT Summer Bootcamp curriculum for SAT Reading and SAT Math
Organize logistics for the SAT Summer Bootcamps at four high schools
Assist High School Advisors in teaching the SAT Summer Bootcamps
Remediate students who are struggling with the SAT Math or SAT Reading
Lead professional development on post-secondary applications and enrollment
Develop curriculum to support post-secondary application and enrollment
Track and analyze student SAT progress and performance
Visit partner high schools at least two days per week to guide students through the post-secondary application process
Work at least two days per week at the Momentum Education Office
Plan and execute monthly field trips to local job sites
Host weekly Career Webinars on Zoom
Design and administer surveys to track student engagement and outcomes
Maintain accurate student records and notes in Salesforce
Communicate consistently with students via email and Momentum Education’s platform
Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
A score of 650 or higher on both SAT Math and SAT Reading
Experience with college counseling or college admissions
A strong commitment to Momentum Education’s mission and interest in remaining with the organization for three or more years
Proven ability to build trusting, positive relationships with students
Comfort using Salesforce, Google Docs, Slack, Trello, and Zoom
Willingness to work in person at Houston-area high schools in districts such as Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Pearland ISD
Willingness to work typically from 8:30am - 5:30pm with an hour for lunch; however, some days may start earlier and end later depending on project and deadlines.
A Bachelor’s degree and authorization to work in the United States
A personal cell phone and reliable transportation
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $60,000 annually, with opportunity for annual raises
Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid vacation time
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume to Raj Salhotra at [email protected].
Since 2020, Momentum Education has been helping students throughout their post-secondary education to ensure they secure a job and earn a living wage. Our mission is to provide academic, career, and financial support to help first-generation, low-income students earn a post-secondary education and secure a job with a living wage.